Yum....I love noodle soup and Pho. I found this particular place while on my last trip to Las Vegas. Café Arawan was delicious. I loved the tuna appetizer, garlic short ribs and of course, the meat ball soup. Delicious!
I try to enjoy Pho every other week. I am blessed to have a mid shift early in the week. Translation, I arrive at 11 and am finished by 1/1:30 depending on service. I have a break until 3:30 and so I find myself exploring downtown restaurants. Sometimes, I go high end. I like to check out what other places are doing. And, honestly, I love fish sandwiches. They are easily found at steakhouses and restaurants in hotels in downtown. Other times, I check out Korean BBQ or Pho. I love learning how to maneuver chop sticks more handily. It has been an embarrassing illustration for many, many years. I think my trip to Southeast Asia helped me become a more adept chop stick handler.
It's the small things that make me happy. Peppermint oil, sunflowers, the moon, taking time to write a letter. I sat down and knocked out three letters this afternoon. I have all of this stationary and want to use it. I also want to reach out to friends and family in an old fashioned way.
More and more, I see, how we are disconnected from human contact. Our interactions are mostly limited to likes, swipes and commentary on social media. To actually sit across from someone and have a conversation is unique. Or, to take the time to write a letter, put a stamp on it and mail it is unheard of. I remember while in Colombia they do not have stamps readily available. I was looked at as if I was cross eyed or better yet, had two heads, when I made this inquiry. I love sending post cards to friends and family when I am abroad. It is a dialogue that you can always look back on. A placement in time.
Jenn found a great sushi spot in Denver. Unfortunately, they are not open on Tuesdays which sort of crashes my Tuesday exploration of food tour. Of course, I can go on other days. I sampled some of their food and would love to check out their ramen and poke bowls. I am getting more excited about the upcoming trip to Nashville. I arranged a reflexology appointment and looked at what else is available nearby. The Parthenon, the Gulch and parts of downtown. I know there will be an extended walk somewhere in our tour. I typically get us lost in whatever city we are visiting. It is a strength of mine, lol....
This upcoming week, I pledge to do something different. Maybe walk home, teach a new student, make a contribution to one of the charities I support. Buy flowers. Focus on the positive and continue to be healthy. Life is grand. And, for me, it all begins with the small things--the sun, the moon, a scent, an essence, a letter and food. There is always that!
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