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Hi Friends, after 500 some entries on this blog, I've decided to move my blog to a new location on my site. You can reach them by clicking here. I will keep this blog intact just like what did before, So yes, there will be more wasting of the internet space by me. Join me.

So, for the few of you that read my blog often,(whatever your reason might be) you might have noticed my lack of posts lately. Work in the past few weeks has been very demanding, and at the same time I've taken on a new challenge.

A few month ago, I was reunited with two of my favorite teachers from ArtCenter. I was told that they're tasked with improving quality of the new bloods in the advertising program in Academy of Art, here in San Francisco, and since they're short on instructors, they wondered if I'd like to help out. Without hesitating, I've accepted.

There's a saying in Chinese that loosely translate to: Having a teacher for a day equates to having a parent for life. (一日为师，终生为父) let's hope I'm at least half-assedly good as my teachers. Brace your selves kids, here comes professor Deng.

Here they are, comments are welcome :)

Pictures of my one year in Boston are up, click here to check them out, comments are welcome :)

After an entire month in heiatus, I finally squeezed out a little time to post an update. Yes folks, I've left Mullen Boston, and am now with Cutwater in the beautiful San Francisco. I was lucky enough to be put on a cool project for Persol, for those hipsters that knows the brand, expect some exciting stuff very soon, for those of you who don't, don't worry, you'll hear me babbling about it often.

The January trip was amazing, I got to work with one of my favorite photographers, Carlos Serrao, and his amazing crew. Aside from eating non stop at various cool places to compensate for lack of sleep (sounds really bad I know), I also got to fly on the airplane I created ads for - the A380 airbus. It's a gorgeous airplane. Business class seat that goes all the way horizontal, restrooms that's twice the size as other planes', and LED cabin lights that dims and transitions to different colors.

Ok, enough babbling, here are some pictures, more will be posted soon.

yes, I'm still traveling, just check marked LA, be in Paris in 24hrs. updates will be random and spotty, check back soon.

This past year has certainly been a humbling experience for me. Thinking back, I was really excited and confident that I would have 09 within my grasp. "2009 I'm ready" was my end-of-year statement in my blog entry.

I can't describe 2009 with any words that's better than "humbling". Like many others around me, for the first time in my life, I felt the impact of an economic downturn, though far less than some of my peers, it was enough for me to feel the pinch to say the least.

I also think I've advanced and learned a lot from some of the most respected people in my field this year. They all helped me one way or another to give me a whole new perspective on things, for that I'm very grateful.

Lastly, out of many frustrations, for one reason or another, I definitely think I was again, blessed by some superior power. Some very exciting things happened right before this year's end, it was a complete surprise, too sudden, but it was so exciting that I couldn't pass it up. For those of you that hasn't heard yet, I will reveal the news soon. Until then, Happy 2010! and once again... I am ready :)

This week marks my one year anniversary in Boston. It's definitely been an interesting year. I love this city and have developed a New England pride, I've made many new friends, and saw many new things for the first time. Looking back, I think my memories of Beijing never faded. To mark this occasion, I've created an album dedicated to the city I came from. A collection of pictures I took of the city between 2004 to 2008 can be seen here. Comments are welcome.

Art by Danny Jones

In six month I bet you there will be a Chinese equivalent of Twitter, if there isn't one already. I just joined today, thanks andrea for being my only follower :-/

If you are in Beijing looking for a place to live, ideally longer than one year, you should ask me about an apartment. The unit available, is what I consider "The perfect rock star bachelor pad." Its located right next to Chang'an Jie, Between Sci-tech shopping center and SOHO. Across from it, its the beautiful Bauhaus like Foreign Dignitaries Apartments and St. Regis Hotel, where George W Bush Stayed. Beyond that, is the only piece of large greenery in the entire city - Ri Tan Park.

This area is also in the Embassy district, that means you get access to a variety of things that are made available for Embassy personel's convenience, including the best pancake All - American breakfast restaurant, Tailor shop, and of course - Pirate DVD stores. all within walking distance.

I can go on and on about this place. I picked it for my eventual return to the city, but for now, I'm renting this place out, contact me at Bo@iambo.com if you're interested. For more informaton, you can also check out www.changanyi.com

Happy Birthday.

2008 saw China hosting its' first ever Olympic games, United States elect its' first ever black president. Israelis still fighting Palestinians, and Ben Laden still no where to be found. I'm sure a lot of you also figured that 2009 will not be a glorious year for personal gain and profit. Instead we'll have to work harder than ever before, well, most of us anyway. Whatever it is, 2008 certainly will set its mark in history, it even has one extra second for us to reflect on. A little factoid I heard on the radio - There are many things one second can achieve in this world, in China, 50,053 cigarettes are smoked every second.

Happy New Year Everyone.

Pictures from my trip to Europe is up in my Pictures section now. Comments are welcome. Click here for the series.

This entry is dedicated to Lili. Lili stuck by my side ever since my break up. I can't imagine how a girl can stand me after what happened to me in my previous relationship. But, she decided to. I never promised her anything since the beginning, and I hurt her feelings deliberately in many occasions, she had everything I needed in a girl friend, She's charismatic, full of energy, and loyal. I often tell bizarre and boring stories, she always loved to hear them. On my birthday this year, I decided not to celebrate as I was getting ready to leave Beijing. Lili asked me to have a simple dinner with her that night, in Hou Hai. I didn't think anything by it. In fact, out of ALL the friends I know, I didn't expect her to remember my birthday...

At 11:30, as I was sitting at my table alone angry at this young woman of not being punctual. She called and told me she's lost and told me to go to the bridge and meet her. I was totally pissed off, the restaurant is closing at 12:00. I stormed off, stood on the bridge, and she's nowhere to be found.

Suddenly... people started to ooh and aww on the banks, there she was, on the only boat in the lake. Fireworks started to flare, candles lit, I understood it was all for me. I was absolutely astonished. I was absolutely moved. Most of all, I felt absolutely undeserving, I did nothing to earn this.

I didn't get to take pictures of the scene, but took some pictures after I jumped into the boat. (after I ran back to the restaurant to get my food in boxes) Here they are.

Thanks Everyone on this boat, for:

1. Some how, convince the boat renter and the lake patrol to have a boat out after 12! I don't know HOW you guys pulled it off.

2. Getting a cheese cake out in the heat of summer, intact, chilled and with lit candles.

3. Painstakingly, bending, twisting, taping the glowsticks together to form "Li heart Bo".

4. Making me foreget about someone and come out of the shadows for a brief moment.

5.Thank you for this song, its very moving... I didn't expect this much from you.

Thank you, I know I don't deserve this, and Lili, you're truely special, and I'm sorry for posting this late also :-/

Click here to view, comments are welcomed.

Dear Friends

On July 5th I will leave China and head to Boston for a new job. I'm due to start on July 15th, so I am sorry that I couldn't have time to hang out with all of you and bit a proper farewell. During the 3 and half years here, I have met many amazing people and traveled to many places, Beijing has certainly made its mark in my heart and my feeling towards it is very special. I've got many people to thank and smile towards, and you don't have to worry, I remember all of you guys. Something tells me that this won't be the last time for me to live and work here. I will elaborate more on my move as time progresses but for now, I must get back to packing.

Stay excited. Stay patient. Stay curious. Stay fit. Don't surrender your self for money, Cars and flats aren't as important as you think they are. Travel the world, meet strangers, and find your TRUE love. Because, You Only Live Once!

On June 9th, my best friend Miki Nozawa gave birth to a healthy adorable little girl. Congratulations Miyu Nakamura, you're certainly one lucky girl being born into such a nice family, I will visit you soon.

Been getting distracted by other things... But they will be up shortly.

Happy Birthday to an individual once very significant in my life. Hope all the best to you.

Taiwan pictures up, click here to view. Comments are welcomed.