Belgian Beer Café - De Fontein

Last week, I went to Mission Bay to do some food photography. I had just been in the restaurant for a coffee before and little did I know about what would be presented to me. De Fontein is a restaurant beautifully located by the beach, and is a part of the Belgian Beer Café chain. What blew me away primarily was their HUGE variety of beer. They came in all different sizes, forms, and colors when they were brought out to pair with the food.

Oh, the food... Dish after dish that was put on the table looked stunning. There must have been some creative minds at work to make those plates. I'm not sure if it's my European heritage speaking, but that Belgian sausage looks most enticing to me... Definitely going back for that one!

Mao's last dancer

Last week, I was privileged to shoot a gala at the museum. Walking around the venue, listening to the string quartet playing classical music... Sucking in all of the beautiful decor and stunning views... It's hard not to do a good job when you have those surroundings to work with.

And already being very inspired, I find out that the author of Mao's Last Dancer is holding an hour long motivational speech to the crowd... That, right there, made the night complete.

Listening to this man, Li Cunxin, you can tell he's got a gift. Well, you understand that "gift" is the wrong word after you've learned how much he has fought for where he is today. It was so intense hearing him talk about his way from a poor village in communist China, to becoming one of the world's top ten dancers. Everyone was stunned by his story and so focused on his speech, you could've heard a pin drop. And I have to admit, I shed a tear. And many more when I came home.

Happy tears, of course.

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Thank you, Li.