Things

I’ve been in Barcelona for a week now and i’ve yet to find a place anywhere near me (which, granted, is a limiting factor i am aware of) that has both banh mi and pho on the menu at the same time. It seems to be either or, and i can not for the life of me understand it.

Have they not discovered the sheer joy and mouthwatering ecstasy that is dunking your banh mi into the broth of a bowl of pho? These people must not be aware of just what an experience they are missing out.

For years i’ve tried to champion this great combination to my friends and any stranger i get to talk to for more than 5 minutes, but very few have taken me up on the offer. Those that have do confirm the life changing moment when they first try it.

So dear reader, if you haven’t experienced it for yourself at some point, please seek out the nearest Vietnamese place that serves both, and find a mouthwatering joy you never thought you’d experience.

Our authentic self-expression often comes through a unique style … Without this focus, it’s easy to fall into the trap of imitation.

This is something i’ve given a fair bit of thought to in recent times. That of trying too hard to imitate the things and works of others, and failing to focus instead on how i express myself.

While this is more of a design-focus, the ideas espoused here are still meaningful to consider for creativity and authenticity.