Every once powerful empire face an impending eventual collapse. Consider the ancient empires of old: the Persian, Roman, Turkish, Mongol and Egyptian empires - they once rose to great power and they eventually fell to horrific economic ruins and dusted glory. As empires rise and fall according to times, so do individuals rise and fall according to seasons.
Read MoreOriginally from El Salvador, Alejandro (not his real name) came to the United States in 2012. He wasn’t vacationing - he had one mission and one mission only: to work hard, save every penny, and send money home to clear his deceased parents’ mortgage debts in El Salvador.
Read MoreWhenever I walk pass his sushi counter, despite his intent focus at preparing the next fresh roll of sushi, he’d always look up, greet me and ask about my day. He is always cheerful; I’ve never once saw him without a smile. He thinks I’m a student because I’m always carrying a backpack.
Read MoreI can tell he’s doing his best to do what is right by the different that he’s juggling, though sometimes things are beyond his control. Sometimes he’s fazed by changes and unrealistic expectations. Through it all he’s solid like a rock, unlike the broken pieces of concrete he is scooping and disposing out of the window.
Read MoreI told him he has a nice look about him. He immediately blushed, and looked down as he did in this picture. The first thing he told me after I complimented him on his look? That he was 58 years old. I told him you look as young and fit as ever! He smiled and blushed even more.
Read MoreHe was sitting next to me, eyes closed and totally immersed in the music playing over the speakers in Starbucks. I love watching him so much I couldn't help but to preserve the moment, in this still image of course. By capturing this moment, whenever I look at it, I'd be as immersed as he was as we both enjoy the things we love - him, music; me, photography.
Read MoreThe cold, hard truth is that nobody cares about what you do.
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