Kennedy Center Holds Haiti Relief Concert

"It is a small part to play, but it the best way I know how to be of help."

Reflecting

    I've been to quite a few Millennium shows at the Kennedy Center.  The last one I attended was this summer when Dance Asia performed.  


    I've always been intimately touched by the rhythmic sounds flowing gently through the concert halls like my favorite chime of sea glass clanging softly, the perfect accompaniment to a spring or summer day with a soothing sea breeze blowing, wiping away life's worries.

Understanding

    It was a long, productive day of studying, trying to wrap my arms around Entrepreneurship, my mind twisted into various shapes, morphed and textured like a jagged moon terrain.


Entrepreneurship is just not about having a great technological idea.  In fact, Entrepreneurship is about creating a business model that solves a critical problem.

Negotiating

    Now that it has been over a week since the strongest earthquake in over 200 years struck Haiti, many are wondering why so massive and the death toll so extensive.

   When responding to criticism why relief is taking so long to get to the people in need, the simple answer is because before the earthquake, Haiti was already a fragile state.

  There are so many limitations to how many planes the airport can handle, the damage to the seaport, the conditions of the roads, the state of the telecommunications system, currently in shambles, etc.

    Rest assured the US government and our military as well as many of those from other countries are responding proactively, comprehensively and compassionately.

Inspiring

   The Haitian people are full of spirit and the their music is full of inspiration.  Today, my friend Michelle and I were inspired by an evening of song, music and tribute to many of our loved ones who are suffering and who need our support.

Navigating

   All proceeds from the Kennedy Concert went to the Haiti Relief fund as well as ticket proceeds from the National Symphony Orchestra.

   I am determined to do my part for the Haiti Relief.  This weekend, I will be running the Miami Marathon for Operation Hope for Haiti

To support Chito's run for Operation Hope for Haiti, please click here.  Thank you

Running in Georgetown

Reflecting

Today I worshipped the gravel grounds--the routine run from the Wall to WW II to the Wash Monument -- the same rugged trails that I had hit a million times or more since I discovered running as my calling, my ancient ritual.

Understanding

For some mysterious reason, I decided to break away. Not to the ubiquitous Capitol and back today. Made my way along the Potomac, under the Memorial Bridge--Boom, Bada Bing, Bada Boom -- the rhythmic sound of traffic rolling overhead and passing JFK until DC's oldest city was within sight and reach.

Negotiating

Ran along the Georgetown waterfront, watching the locals and tourists strolling along with nothing particular in their minds that day, or enjoying a meal or sipping a margarita in the many open bars and restaurants thinking beautiful thoughts, I'm sure.

Then across the C & O Canal and up the red-brick hill, steep and sudden ushering in old Georgetown with all its high-end shops and restaurants galore. The sweet herb garden smell of something tasty emanating from a nearby Italian kitchen -- all the motivation in the world to make me stop and taste the fettucini. Thankfully I had no money, so I told myself that I had no choice but to push on.

Inspiring

The run was eloquent and eye opening. Ran past the eyes of the world, our venerable embassies: Mongolia, Venezuela; then past historic homes and mansions: Old Stone Cottage before I merged onto Pennsylvania Avenue to George Washington University and Foggy Bottom. From there, I stayed on Penn, passing the World Bank and IMF before I entered Lafayette Square next to the White House.

Navigating

Today was indeed a glorious day -- A day to profoundly wonder my mission in life and my vision for life's future. As I start preparing for the busy Holiday season, I'm glad I took time out to enjoy life's simple pleasures. I'm glad I decided to break away -- be free and roam a part of this town I rarely venture but hope to eventually get to know.