https://worldelixir.com/2015/11/02/lifes-too-short-my-quarter-life-revolution/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11057280_925926614145682_8528137330264129550_n.jpg11057280_925926614145682_8528137330264129550_nMy logo, designed by a yoga student of mine (shout out Laura LeBrun Hatcher!). Looks awesome! It encompasses YOGA, MUSIC, SCIENCE, and PHOTOGRAPHY. My interests meshed.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/halloween1.jpghalloweenMarry Poppins and a chimney sweep =) Scrounged up some costumes for Halloween this year! https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/symbol.jpgSymbolMy favourite restaurant in Chiang Mai giving me ad space on their wall. AMAZING people at Andaman's Organic Kitchen. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/buddha.jpgbuddhaBig Buddha in Phuket. It was really... BIG!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/guaytiaw.jpgguaytiawGreat guay tiaw up the road from us =)https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/1928871_1104228925575_5208_n.jpg1928871_1104228925575_5208_nhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hong.jpghonghttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/leadershapeee.jpgleadershapeeehttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/leadershape1.jpgleadershape1https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/leadershape.jpgleadershape2015-11-09T08:23:23+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2015/11/02/new-world-a-song-reflecting-on-college/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/guitar.jpgguitar2015-11-02T09:50:13+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/05/18/of-elephants-and-men-and-boys/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo.jpgWeatherWeather lesson with the boys. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_lukemxu18h1qm5vxto1_500.jpgLove146https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/th120907171608.jpgAlexAlezandra Russell, Urban Light's fearless leader!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/derek.jpgderekDerek with "Stubby."https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8523.jpgBoysMy cousin Scott, brother Darryl and I posing with some elephants during their visit in April/May.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8481.jpgTillyfrom ENP website: (b. ~1975) Rescued from a trekking camp in early March 2011, there is still much to learn about Tilly’s past. It is known that she has had about 15 owners already. She likely injured her leg when she was working within the illegal logging industry or a forced breeding program. She was bought from a nearby trekking camp and had only been there a few months when ENP rescued her. It is not known exactly what her job was as it is hard to imagine her actually wearing a trekking seat as her spine is considerably peaked and slopes down toward her back end.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8470.jpgBath TimeBath time with the elephants. They love this. Darryl and Scott giving them a great wash. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8452.jpgHello thereAn elephant says "Hi" to Scott from below the pavilion. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8565.jpgElephantsJust some elephants hanging out. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8443.jpgElephant foodSome of the many pounds of food we got to feed to the great elephants at the ENP. 2015-10-27T09:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/06/15/wilco-impossible-germany-missing-home-listening-to-this-one/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/thumbs.jpegthumbshttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sky-blue-sky.jpgsky-blue-skySky Blue Sky album coverhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/206161_4238704725511_1960458325_n.jpgBonnarooBonnaroo 2012. Best music I have seen in my life. I believe this photo is from the Kooks performance (I'm in the hat). 2014-04-18T16:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/10/26/morning/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0341day-in-life-blog.jpgwatchMy worn watchhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9718constructionfame.jpgIMG_9718CONSTRUCTIONFAMELively entrance room to the center.2013-11-26T02:10:00+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/10/11/akha-swing-festival/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0331day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0331DAy in LIfe BlogMaking my mark.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0326day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0326DAy in LIfe Bloghttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0320day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0320DAy in LIfe Bloghttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0319day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0319DAy in LIfe BlogSecurity Doorhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0318day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0318DAy in LIfe BlogMy bike!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0315day-in-life-blog.jpgMoka PotMoka Pot--- my Italian Coffee Maker.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0314day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0314DAy in LIfe BlogLoose boltshttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0313day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0313DAy in LIfe BlogEggs always sticking.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0309day-in-life-blog.jpgChatBreakfast set-uphttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0308day-in-life-blog.jpgIMG_0308DAy in LIfe Blog2013-10-14T06:35:15+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/10/03/boys-too-the-forgotten-stories-of-human-trafficking-fair-observer/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/screen-shot-2013-10-08-at-2-20-15-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-10-08 at 2.20.15 PMhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/shutterstock_95803324.jpgshutterstock_958033242013-10-08T07:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/09/12/down-the-dirt-road-an-unexpected-glimpse-of-human-trafficking-in-laos/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9556buddhapark.jpgIMG_9556BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9531buddhapark.jpgIMG_9531BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9508buddhapark.jpgIMG_9508BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9461buddhapark.jpgIMG_9461BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9576buddhapark.jpgIMG_9576BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9554buddhapark.jpgIMG_9554BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9553buddhapark.jpgIMG_9553BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9524buddhapark.jpgIMG_9524BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9515buddhapark.jpgIMG_9515BuddhaParkhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9501buddhapark.jpgIMG_9501BuddhaParkLots of Buddhas2014-01-29T02:36:31+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/05/15/to-thailand-and-beyond/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/578209_556247944409324_860784145_n.jpgNicholas KristofMe and other members of the Maryland Rescue and Restore Coalition with Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize winning NY TIMES Journalist and co-author of "Half the Sky." Such an honor to meet this man--- he's incredibly humble for being such a powerful force in bringing awareness to the issue of human trafficking and exploitation throughout the world. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/525267_4726844128797_1989712109_n.jpgGoodbye shot.Goodbye and thank you cheers to all my friends and family at this 2013's honduROCK Fundraiser (Mar 29).https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/broom-2.jpgBroom on the WallI think it looks pretty cool. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-2.jpgBroomsMy bundle of brooms.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/538470_10150744299824176_828408793_n.jpgThe Lake EffectThe boys.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/376679_2195384763387_1448560056_n.jpgFamilyBest family ever!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/265065_10200497141250690_847667657_n.jpgIn HondurasThe best smile!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/66999_10200510306779820_1892830294_n.jpgSchoolIn 2012- $50,000 fundraised to complete this school. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/6972_10200188887184531_723731682_n.jpgFriendsSome of the best people I know! We dress up for Thanksgiving. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/601419_595318863830161_256229379_n.jpgSid YogaStacking those mats at Sid Yoga in Towson!2013-09-12T18:48:34+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/06/11/love-is-louder/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-11-at-4-59-18-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-11 at 4.59.18 PMhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0916loveislouder.jpgIMG_0916LoveisLouderhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0925loveislouder-e1370943531576.jpgIMG_0925LoveisLouderhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1005loveislouder.jpgLove is Louder commitment All of our boys and staff signed this poster as a commitment to keeping the Urban Light center a safe space and a place where everyone treats everyone with respect. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0890loveislouder.jpgIMG_0890LoveisLouderhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0919loveislouder.jpgAlex-Love is LouderUrban Light founder Alezandra Russell rockin' the love. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ul-and-loveislouder.jpgUL and LoveisLouderLove is Louder than exploitation. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0906loveislouder.jpgLove is Louder than ExploitationEveryday boys choose to come to our programs and center to empower their lives. We're slowly but surely winning the fight against the exploitation of teenage boys in Chiang Mai. LOVE always wins. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0878loveislouder.jpgLove is louder 1Getting creative https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0875loveislouder.jpgIMG_0875LoveisLouder2013-09-12T18:46:03+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/05/24/the-traditional-thai-lanna-wedding/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0151wedding.jpgIMG_0151weddinghttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9993wedding.jpgringThe ring!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9994wedding.jpggiftsGift presentation.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0152wedding.jpgour groupOur group took a turn taking a picture with the newlyweds!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0101wedding.jpggood wishesSo many good wishes on tied to this couple!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9986wedding.jpgdowryInspection of gifts. The groom made it!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0137wedding.jpgcord tyingBride and groom untied by the cord tying ceremony. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0040wedding.jpgweddingOther wedding guests in the pavilion. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0035wedding.jpgIMG_0035weddinghttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0033wedding.jpgpainting Painting the three dots on the bride's head.2013-09-12T18:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/06/14/your-mind-is-all-you-have-practice-of-mindfulness/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/leo-universe-space-vector-free-uimages-org-120579.jpgleo-universe-space-vector-free-uimages-org-120579https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/11947_10201262319299663_974700741_n.jpgVegVegetarian dish from one of my favorite restaurants in Chiang Mai, "Khun Churn".2013-09-12T18:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/07/01/trip-to-an-akha-hill-tribe/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0503hilltribe.jpgIMG_0503HilltribeThe swing reserved for use during the Akha Swing Festival. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0502hilltribe.jpgIMG_0502Hilltribehttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6b581ab6-47c7-40d8-b53e-cb6200dc04c9.jpg6b581ab6-47c7-40d8-b53e-cb6200dc04c9https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vendors04.jpgvendors04An Akha lady with the famous frog! I love the sound of these toys and will definitely bring one home. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0564hilltribe.jpghill tribeFull view of the village. Over 1000 people currently live in this particular Akha village. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0510hilltribe.jpgIMG_0510Hilltribehttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0518hilltribe.jpgthatch roof hutThatch roof hut directly across from the housewarming party. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0542hilltribe.jpgfieldPart of the hillside turned rice field (May 2013).https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0562hilltribe.jpgIMG_0562Hilltribehttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0548hilltribe.jpgIMG_0548HilltribeOn top of the mountain in May.2013-09-12T18:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/07/07/strong-bonds/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chemistry-science-molecule-high-quality-and-resolution-124927.jpgchemistry-science-molecule-high-quality-and-resolution-124927https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/11498_10151658408518895_868656903_n.jpg11498_10151658408518895_868656903_nDarryl's send off with the rest of the cousins. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/39310_4920226963141_156144709_n.jpg39310_4920226963141_156144709_nGiving a caricature artist a challenge in Chicago. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/936200_10201337347775328_447007120_n.jpg936200_10201337347775328_447007120_nDarryl, Scott, and I hanging out with some elephants in Thailand.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/560521_10151181149834176_1566647883_n.jpg560521_10151181149834176_1566647883_nDoing our thing.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/249185_2155299121673_466775_n.jpg249185_2155299121673_466775_nGraduation- photo by Kanji Takenohttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/541020_10152376820615212_257057330_n.jpg541020_10152376820615212_257057330_nCooking a feast in our home in Baltimore.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/5820_1227007314958_6818316_n.jpg5820_1227007314958_6818316_n"Twinsburg"-- 3rd Prize for most look alike twins. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/5204_1232851461058_427925_n.jpg5204_1232851461058_427925_nStarting to rock at an early age. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/5820_1227007074952_5137520_n.jpg5820_1227007074952_5137520_n2015-11-04T03:28:27+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/07/16/urban-light-music-project-and-outreach-expansion-call-to-action/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8313colourbarshow.jpgColurBarShowFirst Ching Mai performance! Even had a drummer sit in.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/urbanlightmusic.jpgUrbanLightMusichttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8876guitarfunds.jpgIMG_8876guitarfundsThe Urban Light Music Projecthttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8872guitarfunds.jpgIMG_8872guitarfundsGuitar neck held together with some screws. This guitar isn't playable and needs replaced. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8861guitarfunds.jpgGuitarWe only have one functional guitar at the center. I let the boys use mine during lessons. We need more instruments!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8859guitarfunds.jpgIMG_8859guitarfundsI use my computer to show the boys chord charts and songs that we are learning. They love to challenge me to learn their latest favorite Thai songs!2013-09-12T18:33:46+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/08/17/travels-in-vietnam/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0059hanoi.jpgIMG_0059HanoiArt gallery in Hanoihttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0057hanoi.jpgIMG_0057HanoiWater puppets are a staple of Hanoi. I unfortunately missed the famous show (it was sold out). https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0049hanoi.jpgIMG_0049Hanoi25 cent Beer!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vietnam-political-map.jpgvietnam-political-mapMap from: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/vietnam-political-map.htmhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_8975saigon.jpgIMG_8975saigonhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_8972saigon.jpgIMG_8972saigonhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_8893saigon.jpgIMG_8893Saigonhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_8886saigon.jpgIMG_8886Saigonhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1069429_10201769583300946_28624705_n.jpg1069429_10201769583300946_28624705_nMy hosts in Da Nang, Mark and Chloe. Thanks for such an awesome time!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1240232_4565425312966_988671464_n.jpgBoys Cannot Be BahtUrban Light sticker being driven around Ho Chi Mihn City! So cool!2013-09-12T18:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/09/02/labor-day-nostalgia-and-siblings-in-town/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9022robgig.jpgIMG_9022robgighttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9152robgig.jpgIMG_9152RobGigRob and Papa Jackhttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo.jpgBlake takes a rideBlakely taking a ride with me!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/131140_452278088894_4684448_o.jpg131140_452278088894_4684448_ohttps://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-2.jpgphoto-2Latte Art from the world champion latte artist!https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-1.jpgphoto-1Marissa even worked her glass in. I attended "ladies night" with the gals. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_8105intankin2.jpgIMG_8105Intankin2Inside the temple during the Inthakin Festival.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_8102intankin2.jpgIMG_8102Intankin2Inthakin.https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_8049intankin2.jpgIMG_8049Intankin2Inthakin festival. Neon Lights surrounding Chedi Luang. https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_0792festival.jpgIMG_0792FestivalSome young monks playing some of the carnival games during Inthakin. 2013-09-12T18:25:54+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/2013/05/27/love-life/2013-05-27T18:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/more-stuff/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/explore-twitter-s-evolution-2006-to-present-26da93b8c5.jpgexplore-twitter-s-evolution-2006-to-present-26da93b8c52013-05-24T12:34:03+00:00weekly0.6https://worldelixir.com/about/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/527612_4115683610060_373955583_n.jpg2013-10-26T16:06:54+00:00weekly0.6https://worldelixir.com/2013/04/16/consider-this/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/untitled-1.jpgUntitled-12013-05-05T17:31:04+00:00monthlyhttps://worldelixir.com/contact/https://worldelixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/77091_10151336783866322_2011607416_n.jpg77091_10151336783866322_2011607416_n2013-04-11T04:27:11+00:00weekly0.6https://worldelixir.comdaily1.02015-11-09T08:23:23+00:00