breakfast at the garden

the bear goes to paris

the bear also goes to Helsinki. Photos by Witold Riedel.

one man's humble quest

talking about mission, AJ Jacobs sets for himself an almost impossible quest to read the encyclopaedia britannica from a to z, hoping to become the smartest person in the world. he finished what he had started. he came to realize his mission may not neccessary make him the smartest but he did learn some inspiring facts like oysters can change their sex, opossums have thirteen nipples, the weird connection between french philosophers and crossed eyes, and most importantly one shall always say yes to adventures or you'll lead a very dull life.

A post A day

a rainy day, a brand new day, i need a mission. i told myself. a post a day, i thought. yes this is it. if an apple a day can keep the doctor away, what a post a day can lead to? i'm going to find it out.

9 crimes

a beautiful piece created by damien rice. can't (don't want to) get it out of my head.

happy new year

hello new year!

dear heavenly father, you just need to keep it simple -- a nice cup of coffee, a bowl of museli and a lot of sunshine. i'll be very happy!