No. 11 - Overture

1:11PM - Sunday, April 27th 2025]

I've seen a glimpse into the world and it's beauty, beyond anything I could ever dream of. I am happy to be alive and to admire the creations of others, old and new. And from this experience traveling across Amsterdam, Brussels, and Lyon, I am excited to create, too. I see a vision of what I want to make inspired by my surroundings and a desire to make immortal beauty like the Romans and their statues. To usher in a new era of passion, and challenging what exists by creating something never seen before. This is who I want to be. I want to be this because I am grateful, and I've had blessings come into my life that I feel can only be repaid by contributing beauty to the world in a unique way that changes the lives of others and myself. 

I went to Amsterdam and was met with liveliness, a thriving city with endless shops, arts, and events. A new culture of sexual liberation was very interesting. Anyway, I also made friends there and found that I enjoy walking into cathedrals by following the sound of their bells. I have learned how to trust the process, as even if I am lost, broke, or not sure what to do, things eventually work out in the end, and lead to kind beginnings. 

Arriving in Brussels was a treat, another busy city with a diverse range of food and treats. Although I did not buy any belgian chocolates, I did try a waffle and the european version of tacos. Additionally, I had a Bao Burger with Bang Bang Prawns! Crazy good. Then I waltzed into my all-time favorite tea store, Kuzmi, and bought a few tins (later redistributed to kind people I meet along the way in my journey, I'll get more later). 

And Lyon, my one and only. You oustanding city, brimming with art, greenery, and passion from the food to the catherals and my favorite band, Ghost. I believe this is only the beginning of a beautiful life that I will live with pride. I want to write so much more about how ecstatic I feel, but I think I would do better turning into arts and inventions. Because then, it would be a permanent mark on history. A positive one.