Music From Trash: The Landfill Harmonic Orchestra

For nearly 2 years now, this blog has pretty much been about me, Me, ME. I guess that's natural 'cuz sharing my tales of life as an expat in a g-forsaken rice paddy is of course, what I know best. And my hope is that my blather here will in some small way inspire others to likewise follow their dreams - be it taking a deep breath, and moving half-way 'round the globe to start a whole new career (actually, I know of at least 2 TL readers who've done just that this year!), or... simply following your own personal flavor of bliss.

But I read a lot of travel blogs, and news stories from 'round the globe, and there's lots more inspiring travel stories out there to share. Also, as I'm lately smitten with fiddling with videos to tell a travel tale, I just couldn't help but share the video below. It brought a tear to my eye, and a swell of hope (in the human race) in my heart. And I hope you'll feel the same.

The Landfill Harmonic Orchestra

Even better - view the full-length video that tells the entire story:

www.CreativeVisions.org - Landfill Harmonic

And furthermore...

Happy 2013 to One and ALL
from the TravelnLass!

Blurbs That Inspire

My own words to live by: "Live simply, Give more. Expect Less." - author Unknown
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. " - Douglas Adams
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." – Moshe Dayan
"You can learn a lot about your country by leaving it." - Mike McIntre, "The Wander Year"
"When abroad, boredom, routine and 'normal' cease to exist. All that's left is the thrill and challenge of uncertainity." - Reanon Muth
“I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Hershey
"Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb but how well you bounce." ~Vivian Komori
"Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit than a secure future. " - Chris McCandless "Into the Wild"

4 comments:

James @ Fly, Icarus, FlyJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:23 PM
Very inspiring video! I can't believe the rich sound that "cello" had!
TravelnLassJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:59 AM
I KNOW James, that whole orchestra sounds top-notch!

Reminds me that I hope to do some volunteer work here in Vietnam myself. Not just teach English to children of the VN upper-crust who can afford the private English school fees, but somehow reach the lowest workers in hopes of giving them a leg-up to a better future.

Hmmm... sounds like such would make a good story for the HCMC Word, no? Any ideas? I know there's tons of volunteer ops in HCMC, but how 'bout in places like Dalat, etc.?
HoggaJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Great video! Happy New Year~!

There's nothing I like better than hearing (well o.k. seeing stuff) from my readers. Thanks for taking the time to read my blather and share your thoughts. ~ Dyanne

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