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“Failure teaches a man how to succeed.” |
Mongolia Odyssey
Back from an amazing 2 weeks in Mongolia with IFC. Working on a program which focuses on bridging conflict around water between mining companies, local herders, and government.
Shot some video in Ulaanbataar (the capital) then in South Gobi desert. Love the juxtapositions of the country – ancient and modern, Soviet and Chinese influences, old ways of life and new . . . sometimes love my life and what I get to see.
27 November, 2016
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“Until death there is nothing enough.” |
20 November, 2016
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“Flattering words are but honey-coated poison.” |
12 November, 2016
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“Sharpen the Saw.” |
6 November, 2016
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“If you wish to be a warrior prepare to get broken, if you wish to be an explorer prepare to get lost and if you wish to be a lover prepare to be both.” |
Walking in Instanbul
A day in this glorious city: a pre-dawn train ride, cups of Turkish coffee to ease jet lag, wandering through the city, a nap at a friend’s place with a kitten jumping on my head – just perfect.
30 October, 2016
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“Accept loss forever.” |
23 October, 2016
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“The most terrifying thing in the world is to accept oneself completely.” |
The Big News . . .
So the word has been drizzling out, but here’s the official announcement.
After 12 years outside the USA, most of it spent on the African continent, I’m moving to Los Angeles.
Come the end of the year I’ll pack up my things and succumb to the lure of Hollywood. I’m looking forward to working in TV/Film in the USA, the chance to live on US soil (with our first female president, yeah!), back again close to family and roots, here I come . . .
I’ve heard Kate’s admonition about no Gold (that’s OK, I’ve done enough gold mining to last a lifetime) Tupac’s homage to living and dying in LA (well I don’t know if I’ll stay that long), but I think I’ll go with Biggie on this one.
“Strictly for the women and the weed, sticky green . . . I’m going going, back back, to Cali, Cali . . . “ (or something like that . . . )
See you on the flip side.
Love, Alex
