Category: Penang
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The Struggle of Living in the Moment
Deadlines. Vacation plans. Plane tickets. Meetings. Schedules. Events. We all have a life list which looks something like that. An indie author might have another list that looks like this: Final revision, send to editor, pitch writing, release date, text formatting, contact Beta readers, etc … I am constantly striving for something; I always have…
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Sit down, drink some tea.
“Sit down, drink some tea.” Never was there such a dreaded phrase if I had a list of tasks to complete, and it’s a phrase I never encounter any more. When I lived in Vietnam, completing ordinary, everyday tasks was sometimes a huge challenge. Getting something fixed or trying to find the right item to…
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Merry Christmas!
On this Christmas Eve in Malaysia, I’d just like to take these few words to show my appreciation to all my friends, family, and readers who have made 2013 an amazing year for me as a writer. I am so thankful to God for his blessings. I hope you have a wonderful, peaceful, loving, and…
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Beautiful Penang!
Took my visiting niece up Penang Hill this afternoon. It was a breathtakingly beautiful afternoon. I love living in Penang! Here’s a few shots:
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RLT Players: First Three Dramatic Sketches
The new show I wrote and am directing for The RLT Players is entitled “Captured in Time & Space” with the by-line of “Defining Moments of Life.” This is an eclectic and really fun group of dramatic sketches, combining comedy, musical, dance, and drama in a poignant show which highlights life itself and those moments…
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Stopped by a Cop: It Finally Paid Off
I was whipping around Georgetown on my Honda 100cc, acting much bigger than my britches would allow, when out of the blue came a Malaysian cop on his wannabe Harley, motioning for me to pull over. I hadn’t done anything wrong. I had just eaten a bowl of beef noodles, and I actually hadn’t parked…
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On the Little Things: Like Immigration Raids & Lunch
I have a standard lunch place – an open air stalls with a variety of vendors – where I always order from the same lady. It’s called “The Original Thai Food.” She is the most amazing cook, serving up a variety of super flavorful dishes like chicken padprik, minced meat w/egg, cashew chicken, etc… (all…
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I teach here.
Back into the swing of things at school, I thought I’d show you the view from my classroom. My room is literally 30 feet from this beach. I know. I realize how lucky I am every day!
Author Mark W Sasse 