Wan Shang Hao!　(Chinese for Good Evening…which it is right now for me at the moment…)

After being in Nepal for a month with no communication to the world, it has been great receiving feedback and hearing about what is going on back in Canada.  One note I received from my Aunt passed on a message from my Grandma, and I felt it necessary to share it with world…

“Grab your fun, and run around with it.” (Amelia “Millie” Averill)

What wonderful words.  My Grandma always has the best ways of calling it like it is.  As I look back on where I have been (remote Himalayas) to where I am now (Modern/Urban China), grabbing my fun and running around with it is directly the reason I am in the places I am.  Seizing the opportunties that come out of doing what you love to do always leads to great adventures, and to amazing people…But you do have to look for them, and you do need to grab them when they appear.

SO…..Grab your fun and run around with it!

On a different but related note….If you ever see a sign like the one below, grab your fun and run somewhere else….haha.

Wan’an (Chinese for goodnight)

*Fung Kwong Bard

* Fung Kwong is my Chinese appointed name meaning…”Crazy Maker”

Ni Hao!!  (Chinese for Hello),

As I gather my grounding in the Shenzhen province of China, I find myself having flashbacks to the wild and sacred areas of Nepal that I adventured to with the team over the month of April.  Our primary destination (Phu), a 700-800 year old village close to Tibet, was the cause of a many amazing stories, so many that I believe a book could be written just about our week spent there.  For the time being, I will leave you with this photo to share a bit of what we were living in.  Until next time….

China Bard

Namaste!

Just wanted to give a quick update and let you all know that the trek was successfully completed, and was one of the most incredible experiences of my life.  Today is my last day in Nepal, and internet time is short, so this will be brief until I get into China tomorrow.  Many exciting stories will be coming down the channel soon!

On another note, the third video puzzle is up and ready to view.  The suggested action at the end is a way of life that has been the direct cause of my being in Nepal and going to China/Taiwan, so I highly recommend practicing it to the fullest. Thanks to Thomas Beckman for laying down some sweet strings on this song!

I feel like this is the start of a Star Wars movie with the degree of epic statements that this holds.  The journey…..is about to begin……

If you’re wondering where I am headed, take a look at the picture above.  Myself, and a team of mixed artists, are heading into a mystical region in Nepal called The Lost Valley, and our adventure starts April 1^st.  We are trekking into very remote areas that weren’t known on the map until 3 years ago, with the purpose of observing sustainable ancient mountain cultures and their value systems as human beings.

We aim to bring back a representation of our journey in the form of a collaborative art project – a mixture of film, music, photo, paint, script, and this will surface in the form of a documentary, and school/university/community outreach programs.  Basically, my job is to jam with mountain villagers and to share that encounter!  A dream come true!!

After my travels with the team in Nepal, I will be heading to China and Taiwan for 2 months, so I am not sure how much I will be able to update until back in Canada in July.  While I am in Nepal, you can actually follow where we are on the map via the Climb For Change website, and meet the team.  I am so honored to be apart of this expedition, and am bouncing in my seat in anticipation of April 1^st…..

Looking forward to sharing this with you all.  Have an amazing 3 months, and keep watch for new puzzle videos on the way.  Here is #2, “Alright On The Inside,” performed with superhero Tatiana Speed at the release show.

Muchos Loveos…

Check out these blogs/show reviews from two outstanding women:

Solah Nightstar, from Positively Purposeful

Laura Gold..a.k.a GVixen, The Voice of Vancouver

Greetings Everyone!

I am sending a massive thank you out to all of you that came out to the show to watch, those who contributed to the performances, and to those who supported this project from afar. Never before have I been in a room with so many brilliantly amazing individuals, and the combined energy in the atmosphere was incredible. Thank you all for making this dream a reality.

In other exciting news, the album is available for sale through the Music page, and Video 1 of the What’s Life All About? Puzzle Series is now up on the Video page.

Let the games begin!

This is going to be one for the ages!  Locally and internationally recognized   speakers/musicians, door prizes, inspiring music, and a ton of outstanding surprises!

Early Bird Ticket sales have ended, and admission to the show will now be available at the door of the Denman Theater on March 2nd

1779 Comox Street, English Bay Vancouver……Doors open at 7:00pm, Show starts 7:30pm

Students/Musicians – $25, General Admission – $30

*(Includes Album and a massive surprise)

Check out more info at the What’s Life All About Fundraising page. The Lifetime Membership will still be available until March 2nd, but never again will this be offered.