STEPH

Friday, November 20, 2009

November 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada

Being in Vegas twice in the last 4 weeks has been quite an experience.

The first trip was quite an impromptu trip, typical of my nature. I booked a plane ticket less than an hour before lift off. It was an amazing rush. I live for it. On this trip I was able to spent time with some of my family - very well worth the $39 one way ticket to Vegas. AND I was able to set up an INSPIRING meeting with a globally, well-known, young Filipino American entrepreneur - Las Vegas' own Chris Julian of FRUITION. I was unable to meet with his partner Samantha but was very fortunate to have spent the time to talk with Chris about his 'living the dream'.

Chris' insight, experience, and knowledge were all inspiring. I was encouraged to see and be reminded that all things were possible. All you have to do is believe and want it. From our conversation, I grasped that work ethic was key. He emphasized on the importance of having a strong sense of self; thus, being able to get through challenges, roadblocks, and the experience of making a dream a reality. It was an idea that was as simple as that - an idea that could turn to reality. He voiced that he didn't have to talk and prove to the public, to competitors, to potentials clients that what he does is legit or even worth anything. His work showed for itself. The lifestyle FRUITION portrayed showed for itself. The culture he created was one that invited people to stay. And Fruition attracted the mass. What he envisioned was LIMITLESS.

What I took from our meeting was strength and belief that someone's dream could turn reality. He encouraged others to have the same kind of limitless lifestyle - as far as taking what you dreamed could be and turning it to reality.

CHECK FRUITION OUT.

My last trip to VEGAS, this past week was for another purpose - another part of my passion - DANCE! I was able to portray feelings, emotion, and create a release through dance - with the help of my friend Sonny Shwe. We took 1st place COUPLES at the KORI KORI Tahiti Fete, 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMZJAyGzGUg

MORE about VEGAS soon...

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

New York City - Day 1

I'm in love with a new city, full of culture and rich with history. Being in a new place encourages me to broaden my perspective on life, on my life. My dreams seem attainable. My arms embrace opportunity. And my future will be rich, full of love and happiness.

My first day in New York is exactly what I needed. It is the beginning of an experience of a lifetime. I'm welcoming it all.

The airport is warm. The people are friendly to me, rich with passion. The streets are lively. And the smells all of a sudden are familiar. It's inviting.

I'm fortunate to have my cousin Tes and her husband James welcome me into their home. I'm more than grateful.

I'm open to it all and will have the time of my life.