Why I Left Everything

On September 22, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn travelLeave a comment

Save your world and lose your soul.

Divine love is everything. The ego desires to take over our lives, making priority of our status, our fame, what people think of us. I’ve gained more clarity leaving my phone, having no cell service, no wifi at times….I am more aware now of God’s presence. As I sit there noticing all the farangs getting drunk, I feel in between- I look Thai and Asian at times, but I’m Taiwanese. I can pretend to not speak English and sometimes that’s swell…sometimes it is a lonely feeling.

But in a foreign place with a fan above me, I am home to my temple, my soul.

I’ve finally arrived and yes I can crave comfort, but I know it only leads to being stuck. My soul is meant for flying.

I left my worldly comforts behind to reach the moon.

Chiang Mai – Discovering the real Red Light District

On September 22, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Well I’ve been having intense dreams the last few days, witches and serpents, doomsday ones. Today I felt led to a nail salon in the red light district, I can’t even remember the street but I know it’s on the way to the night market.

Adam is a white Australian man, his girlfriend is Two, the most amazing nail artist ever! Well, I was blessed with finding out about

Chiangmaiwanderings.com

It’s amazing how you can get to know a person through their blog. I’m a bit addicted to this blog and hopefully I can read every post. It’s about the red light district from Adam’s point of view….it’s most things tourists don’t know. I learn today that a Gik is like a side girl, and if you’re a foreigner with money you’re allowed to have many.

Oh and I also noticed white guys here have this really annoying douche bag strut, like they’re bros or something.

Why????

Check out Two Beautiful Nails on Facebook!!!
I am loving the Thai babies here, so cute!!!
I’m becoming a Thai local, yesterday I got invited to karaoke with the nail ladies because they taught me how to say “man me fan” which means I’m single or no boyfriend.

Apparently it’s normal for people to party every night. I haven’t even had a beer in Chiangmai.

Xoxo Bex

Bangkok Love

On September 15, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

After a 38 hour journey to Bangkok, 1 layover in Tokyo and one in Singapore, I finally arrived..and thank God with ease. Both airports had wifi so researching how to get to my hostel was easy as pie.

It’s about 3 am and I woke at 2:11am, my birthday. God is thinking of me, spirit says I know the day you were born. Breathe.

Sometimes we leave a place with things still hanging, because perhaps it’s out of our control. Maybe it’s not how we wanted to leave and begin but maybe it’s a deepening of faith and trust. All things are possible.

Singapore local food
Guay chap – above, pig blood and

Duck minced salad below
An exotic fruit that is similar to lychee

Breathe

Let go, let your heart run wild

Because you are divine.

Thailand

On September 12, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I’m leaving tomorrow. It’s been a bit hectic but it’s coming together.

Shout out to RealTree for sponsoring my travel gears!!

I’m RealTree-Ed out!

The Process of Leaving Los Angeles – Thailand Sept 12

On August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn travelLeave a comment

Wow traveling can be a b#tch.

Oh I meant the preparation part.

By no means do I have a savings account with tons of cash to travel. I’m winging it. In fact I’m leaving in a bit over a week, and I probably have enough to buy one month phone service. Actually since I’ve already been self-employed for so long, I realize today I’m not traveling, I’m just living in other countries while still building my empire.

But here’s the deal, you can sponsor me by donating on paypal Rebekkalien@gmail.com (pick family or friends) or Click here to sponsor!

If you have benefitted at ALL by my writing, inspirational podcasts, and everything that I have given to the world for FREE, then you have the opportunity to give back. You can donate $10, which will get me 5-10 meals or a hostel bed in some remote jungle. Or you can sponsor $1000, which will probably help me for a month.

I believe I am carrying Wayne Dyer and Oprah’s torch, so Wayne, if you are up there listening, send some angels to help me. Because shit is getting tough and I have no idea how I’m supposed to get everything together, the product sponsorships, money, po box, etc together. Wayne- it’s going to be okay. R- I know but my brain is going ballistic. Wayne- trust God. R- ugh.

So that’s my conversation with Wayne. This blog post is for you Wayne, you inspired me to wear white pants, you reminded me that when the time is right I’ll meet the right publisher, you showed me how to live inspired, not stressed. Thank you Jesus. Thank you Wayne. Thank you mom for giving birth to me.

Now I shall disappear from LA for a couple of months, 6 months, a year….who knows. I won’t starve I don’t think. I won’t get kidnapped, but I’ll have faith that I’ll walk the line. The thin line and jump face forward, planking my way through a few countries at a time.

Wayne, this is for you. Have a beer in heaven for me!

Mint Leaf – Exquisite Indian Cuisine In Pasadena {Restaurant Review}

On August 25, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn food, restaurants2 Comments

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Pasadena is rated one of the snobbiest mid-sized cities in America, according to Movoto.com. I happen to have lived in Pasadena for almost 4 years and even grew up taking college courses at the Pasadena Community College. So basically I know the city like the back of my hand, or eye to be more exact. I know almost every retailer and restaurant in Pasadena, I am also personally friends with people who work at the best bars and clothing stores in Old Town (and if I’m not, then I’ll make sure I become friends with any and everybody!)

AND I LOVE PASADENA!!!!! It’s a cross between hipster, new money and old money.

When I heard about Mint Leaf, I was flabbergasted that I (THE PASADENA QUEEN) did not know about an exquisite Indian restaurant.

First off, it was probably because I rarely visit the Altadena and Washington cross section. There is a Mcdonald’s, Pasadena’s best ice cream (Carmela Ice Cream), and various local cafes.

The Interior is like being in an Indian Palace and the waiters are like your humble servants (well, this is what Santos told me, he is so kind and attentive to all his guests). The exterior is unpresumptuous, you wouldn’t know the interior is like a palace for queens and kings like you. But don’t be deceived, you must enter to be knighted. Only insiders know just how lovely Mint Leaf is.
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Menu Bio:

Mint Leaf is intended as an experience for all diners – from ardent Indian food-lovers to first-time explorers. The lunch and dinner menus offer an array of rich traditional favorites like Lamb Saag and Chicken Korma and a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options including Dal Makhni and Tofu Vindaloo alongside fresh and lighter takes on classic Indian recipes such as the Classic Paneer Tikka Wrap.

“Indian cuisine is built around magnificent spices, which lend themselves beautifully to dishes that are simple and light yet still flavorful,” said Executive Chef Jayanta K. Paul. “We want Mint Leaf to be a place where guests can enjoy a quick, healthy and vibrant lunch or dig in for a more classic, indulgent dinner of full-bodied sauces, meats, vegetables and more.”

The feast consisting of everything from Tiki Masalas to Curries, Paneer and Jumbo shrimps. The Mango lassi is refreshing, rich and creamy (but without any milk products in it). Make sure you save your stomach for the rest, sip slowly.

Any of their shrimp dishes are thumbs up because I have never eaten SHRIMPS that juicy and fresh! Biting into one of their shrimps makes you feel like a hero on a yacht, looking into the bright blue ocean and knowing that THAT shrimp was fresh out of the ocean. Remember none of their ingredients are frozen, everything is fresh from the farm or sea. The shrimp tikka masala is Tandoor roasted shrimp in their classic and creamy tomato curry sauce.

Let me tell you- any of their Tandoor dishes will melt your heart.

For a vegetarian favorite, try Paneer Tikka Masala- Tandoor-roasted paneer pieces in their classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. You can never go wrong, but their peas seem to be extra delicious and fresh. Every ingredient they use is fresh and organic, NOTHING FROZEN!

THE WINNER?

Tandoor-roasted chicken breast pieces in their classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. It has a savory sweet and salty taste that transports you to modern day India, if you close your eyes long enough. The rice is to die for too!

Raised flour bread with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves….I don’t know about you, but I AM A FAN OF CHEESE!!! CHEESE STICKS anyone? Well, now you get to MIX AND MINGLE your favorite NAAN with CHEESE. AND HOLY COW, biting into this cheese filled naan is like heaven. The cheese naan is thicker than your average naan, but has the perfect consistency plus fresh organic basil to fill your senses (smell and taste it).

What I loved most about the restaurant was that I was able to meet the owner. He said that “this area is so underserved, everyone needs to go to Old Town for date night, why not around the corner?” As a local Pasadenian, he has fought to open this restaurant for many years (Pasadena has many regulations and rules for new businesses) and alas, it has become a local favorite. If you are looking for a classy and peaceful restaurant to chit chat with your girlfriends, or you are looking for a romantic locale to bring your loved one to, Mint Leaf is your GO TO!

Check out Mint Leaf:

Welcome

Address:	2535 East Washington Dr. Altadena/Pasadena, California 91107
Telephone:	626.460.8776
E-mail:	mintleafpasadena@gmail.com
Hours:	Monday – Sunday 11am – 2pm \| 5pm – 10pm

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Vegas Diaries- Monday

On August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn Fashion, travelLeave a comment

Arrived at 5:30 am on an overnight megabus. Met a cute girl who was working for magic, took a bus to the airport and took another shuttle to my hotel.

Arrived around 6:30am, thank God was able to check in and knocked out until 11:30am.

I tried gambling with $1 and lost it right away. Went to the pool 3 times today.

Will head to Pool Tradeshow tomorrow. I am press.

To add onto this I reflected on the sadness I felt today. Saying goodbye to the past and saying hello to the new season.

Also I’m starting to see such a darkness In Vegas as I was talking to the staff of a casino. One guy said “vegas was built not on winners, but on losers”. I also noted so many frustrated people, drivers, maids, everyone seemed so frustrated, under tipped, many gamblers who have given up on life.

Though Vegas has always been glamorous to the outsiders, my heart breaks for those that are longing for a quick win and sometimes losing their whole livelihood.

I’d like to party, yes, but Let’s not forget that people are broken everywhere. Healing starts from within.

Vegas Diaries -Sunday

On August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn Fashion, travelLeave a comment

Guess where I’m going?

Yes Vegas. And guess what, I’m hopping onto a midnight bus because it seemed easier. But I always say that before riding a bus – like last time going from London to Amsterdam took 12 hours was it? Not pleasant.

I’ll be noting interesting things at the Magic/Pool Fashion Tradeshow.

This is my size 0 dress I managed to squish into. The side of my armpits have to be allocated to the proper places or else I look like Hulk in a dress.

No actually I look pretty damn hot in this dress.

Interview With Oprah

On August 16, 2015August 16, 2015 By Rebekka LienIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

(Clapping)

Lights dim.

O- now tell me, you said Thailand was your absolutely turning point?

R- yes, Oprah, I had been self employed for 4 years and gosh, it was tough. I had to rely on God the whole way. I moved 3-4 times on top of the billionth times I’ve moved in my life. Didn’t see my dad for 10 years. I did not have support from my family, I started a few business ventures but was constantly jumping off the cliff into absolute risk. But I had faith. It was a financial struggle, it was a faith journey, it was becoming whole on the inside.

I left everything. I sold my furniture, my apartment. I found what I wanted to live for and it wasn’t the accumulation of stuff. I wanted to live for love, for peoples’ healing and God had always been the perfect friend…I could go anywhere because I no longer needed peoples’ approval, acceptance. Neither did I care about status or fame.

For me, it’s the instant when you tell your story and people say “wow I’m not the only one. Now I have courage to heal and live my dreams”. That’s what I live for.

O- wow.

R- I remember writing a blog post about our interview in 2015.

O- yes so is it kind of like law of attraction?

R- yes. You see it’s visualization but people don’t understand that when you imagine, you have created. There is no mistake about it. Our minds create our life.

O- we will come back to talk after the commercial.

Clapping.