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I really truly appreciate and love the friends that are in my life right now – some old and some new ones.  Recently, with a chance of (or perhaps it was finally time) releasing an old resentment that took up large part of my inner world, I found myself wide open for new knowledge, discoveries and love.  I can’t even explain all the magical things that have been happening to me.  Most importantly, through all that, I have a group of friends that allow me to question, to share and to discuss from career to everything spiritual.

Often times, people would ask how I become friends with such amazing group of people.  I never really have a clear answer for it, but I am a true believer of being genuine with good intention, have faith, just let things happen naturally and the right people will come along.  We are close because we value the idea of helping and supporting each other more than anything and that’s important in order to grow together.

I hope you have a group of friends that are there to support you too!

*image source: my Instagram

one fine day

About two or three years ago, I made a point to always make time for myself.  It was difficult in the beginning because 1) the society has conditioned us to think that if we’re not busy then we’re lazy, 2) I’m a workaholic and 3) I didn’t know what to do with myself.  At first, I’d take short breaks – leave the desk for lunch, stop by a bookstore or 30 minutes walk by the beach…  Now I just pick a day or two out of the week and not work.  I’ll be honest, even typing this makes me feel guilty.  What would my clients think?!  However, I learn to let that negative feeling go fairly quickly because I know, in the end, the break from work will be beneficial to me personally and professionally.  It’s good to go out, get some fresh air, see some friends, talk about things that bother you, hear different perspectives and feel energized again.  I often tell myself this: Even superheroes feel defeated and need to rest sometimes.

image source: Bonnie Tsang’s Instagram

Gordon Ramsay opened a new restaurant at The Grove called, The Fat Cow – think comfort British food.  My friend, Lauryl, and I met up for lunch there and we both agreed we’ll return for more (especially the Lobster Mac-n-Cheese!).  We ordered Salted Caramel Milkshake, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Fish & Chips and Shepherd’s Pie; everything turned out great!  Love that the restaurant is right next to the theater, makes it easy to grab a bite before and/or after the movie.

The Fat Cow
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: 323-965-1020

*image source: by Bonnie Tsang with Canon 5D and 50mm lens // processed with VSCO FILM

September turned out to be one of my busiest months – 1) shot my last two weddings of the year, 2) first time to Chicago, 3) catalog shoot with The Land of Nod, 4) commercial shoots and… 5) helping my little 3rd grader with math (yikes!).  While the past month was challenging, both mentally and physically, I wouldn’t change a thing because I feel so fulfilled.

*image source: by Bonnie Tsang with iPhone, processed with VSCO FILM’s vscocam app and posted on Instagram

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