Tomodachi of the Month
(Tomodachi = Friend in Japanese)
May, 2008 - Tomokazu Yabui
 Name: Tomokazu Yabui
Occupation: Japanese Cuisine (Kaiseki and sushi) Chef
Family: My father who passed away 6 years ago, Mother, two sisters (one lives in Houston), and one brother
What I enjoy most about The Path of Tea is: Chris and Thia
My best asset: I am open minded and has ability to feel, appreciate, and enjoy life
To unwind, I: Take a walk
My favorite city: Osaka, Japan, where I live and was born
Favorite vacation destination: Anyplace close to ocean and beach
All time favorite movie: The Shawshank Redemption
I am currently reading: Japanese History: 100 Historical Events Which Changed the Course of History
Best book I have ever read: Project X - Autobiography of Japanese Enterpreneurs
Favorite Restaurant: YOUSHOKUYA - a small privately owned restaurant which is dedicated to making customers feel welcome and peaceful through excellent service and fabulous food
Hobbies: Playing and listening to music and snowboarding
I collect: Fine cooking instruments
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite Quotation, Cliché or Expression: True happiness comes from serving others - feel joyous and happy
Best advice I'd give to a 20 year old: It is wonderful to live life fully and test your potential.
I'd love to have a conversation with: Yoshimi Watanabe, the president of Watanabe corporation (large restaurant corporation in Japan)
People describe me as: A person full of energy and motivation
Favorite Tea: Green tea
April, 2008 - Harry Bartholomew
 Name: Harry (B-Happy) Bartholomew
Occupation: Energy Healer, Life coach www.harrybhappy.com
Family: My Dad, Stepmother (second mother), and brother, not to mention my spiritual family all over the world
What I enjoy most about The Path of Tea is I love the way that the path always brings in quality people from all walks of life that can strike up a conversation at any time, and even if their views don't mach they respect each others point of view, bringing instant friendship.
My best asset: Healing through happiness
To unwind, I: enjoy tea meditation and crystals
My favorite city: San Diego
Favorite vacation destination: Bodhgaya, India
All time favorite movie: Mame ,but August rush is a close second
I am currently reading: "Love Is In The Earth" by Melody
Best book I have ever read: "The Life of the Buddha"
 Favorite Restaurant: Singha Thai Restaurant
Hobbies: Cooking, Meditation
I collect: Buddha's and Crystals
Favorite subject in school: Theater arts
Favorite Quotation, Cliché or Expression: All that we are arises with our thoughts
Best advice I'd give to a 20 year old: Define what you want out of life and look at what you're doing to achieve that goal.
I'd love to have a conversation with: The Buddha
People describe me as: Happy, Peaceful, Compassionate and Happy
Favorite Tea:Taiwan Jade Oolong
March, 2008 - Dr. Joe Lindley
 Name: Dr. Joe Lindley
Occupation: holistic practitioner, chiropractor, Japanese Acupuncture (www.higherhealth.com)
Family: wife Nita and son Emerson
What I enjoy most about The Path of Tea is: the path, the tea and my best friends Chris and Thia
My best asset: my sense of humor and relentless pursuit of truth
 To unwind, I: read and practice Iaido [Japanese sword meditation]
My favorite city: San Francisco
Favorite vacation destination: Kauai/kyoto
All time favorite movie: "Austin Powers"
I am currently reading: "The Sword of No Sword, The Art of Peace"
Best book I have ever read: “Illusions, The Book of Tea” [Kakuzo]
Favorite Restaurant: Khyber, Azuma, Kam's and Nippon
Hobbies: Japanese Sword, music, surfing learning about cultures [spiritual and healing history]
I collect: memories, teapots, swords and adventures
Favorite subject in school: Quantum physics and Astral Projection
Favorite Quotation, Cliché or Expression: “The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatsoever that it is not utterly absurd.” ~ Bertrand Russell
Best advice I'd give to a 20 year old: Learn from other's mistakes
I'd love to have a conversation with: George Harrison
People describe me as: James Bond look alike
Favorite Tea: There's more than one: Kagashima 24, Sencha, Houjicha, Kukicha and Thin Mint Houjicha
February, 2008 - Melinda Taylor
 Name: Melinda Taylor
Occupation: Web Designer (www.weborization.com)
Family: One beloved kitty kid named Velvet, three nephews, one great nephew and the best family of choice on the planet . . .
What I enjoy most about The Path of Tea is: Thia and Chris, the great energy and the people I meet
My best asset: Hmmm . . . could be either my laugh, my eyes or my hair
To unwind, I: love to read, lounge in a hot bath or watch movies
My favorite city: There's more than one: Santa Fe, Carmel Valley, Amsterdam and Orkney Island (Scotland)
Favorite vacation destination: Almost anywhere new to me
All time favorite movie: There's more than one: "August Rush", "Across The Universe", "Harold & Maude" and "The Piano"
I am currently reading: "The Disappearance of the Universe" by Gary Renard
Best book I have ever read:Fiction: Anything by Ann Patchett and non-fiction: Anything by Joseph Rael (Beautiful Painted Arrow)
Favorite Restaurant: T'afia
Hobbies: Sewing, felting and almost anything creative
I collect: Experiences
Favorite subject in school: Music
Favorite Quotation, Cliché or Expression: I am here for a purpose and that purpose
is to grow into a mountain,
not to shrink to a grain of sand.
Henceforth will I apply all my efforts
to become the highest mountain of all
and I will strain my potential
until it cries for mercy.
~ Og Mandino
Best advice I'd give to a 20 year old: Never Say Never
I'd love to have a conversation with: My Teacher, Joseph Rael (Beautiful Painted Arrow)
People describe me as: Fun with great energy
Favorite Tea: There's more than one: Tuo Cha Black, Relaxation Blend & Rejuvenating Citrus Oolong
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