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Warm Greetings After a While


Warm greetings!

You may have noticed it’s been a long time since the last post here. I’ve been meaning to update this blog and keep in touch with you for quite some time… but lots of things were keeping me busy.

I guess that’s what happens when you travel from one country to another, have a business you’re passionate about, engage in 7+ types of sports, and so much more. :)

But anyway, the important thing is…

I am here now.

And have decided to make it a part of my still-busy schedule to update this blog for you, and share new exciting resources, fun tips and ideas, and lots of more interesting news with you on a regular basis.

So stay tuned for the next post because there is something interesting in it for you.

See you around! :)

Ladan

25 Random Things Revealed about Me

I was tagged a couple of weeks ago to reveal 25 random things about myself. OK, today I finally got some time to share it here. So here you go…

#1. I am very happy, cheerful, and energetic 99% of the time. When you see me - day or night - Ladan is usually smiling and is excited about life. Some people are surprised to see it when they first get to know me. So you’ve been “warned”. ;-)

#2. I was very naughty and playful when I was a kid. I was the leader of kids in our apartment and school to do weird, playful adventures and get caught by parents or teachers. ;-)

#3. I learned Taekwondo - to get a stronger mindset and for self-defense if ever necessary.

#4. I won a gold medal in the International Painting Competition in 1995 in Japan. Several years later, I won another award in the International Digital Painting Competition done using computer graphic design programs.
So you could say I love painting and am pretty good at it. ;)

#5. I love the rain. Unlike most people who run away when the rain starts, you’ll find me out in the rain - sometimes with an umbrella and sometimes even not. I feel it brings down lots of positive energy and life with it.

#6. I can speak English and Persian fluently, plus some French, German, Korean, Japaese, and Arabic.

#7. Here’s how I looked like when I was a kid….

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Fun Photos and Adventures of Christmas 2008

So we are still in the most amazing part of the year: the Christmas and New Year holidays. It’s when we catch up more with our family and loved ones.

The love and fun in the air is just undeniable.

I’ve been meeting my friends a lot during the holidays, having adventures, and visiting different fun places and Christmas shows.

I decided to share some of these photos with you here…

Me in my “Christmas house” in the Ikano shopping mall. Want to come in and join? ;)

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Enjoying the Cool Fall Weather

So fall has started and the weather is getting cooler and cooler. So how are you enjoying the new weather after the hot summer?

Gratefully, I am not in Malaysia at this time of the year so I can fully enjoy the nice, cool weather. Because as you may know, Malaysia has a tropical climate which means always hot and humid throughout the year.

Imagine a country like Florida in summer all year long. :)

Well, it is the dream weather for many people. Always sun, you can go out for picnics or get a sunbath at the beach, never frizzing cold, no snow to wipe away from the streets, etc.

But personally I prefer a 4-season climate. It’s more fun and you get to see and enjoy the best from all seasons.

So now that I’m on a vacation in my hometown, I can enjoy the cool fall weather to the maxmimum.

So how are YOU enjoying your new season? :)

Have You Tried Watching Foreign Movies?

What types of movies do you watch usually?

Hollywood movies? Your own local movies? Or more various types of movies…

What genres of movies do you normally watch?

Are you an action-adventure fan, romance lover, or a fan of scary shocking movies? Or do you like to watch movies that make you laugh your heart out and roll on the floor? :)

Usually we watch a certain type of movies and stick to it. But what if there is whole new world to watching a totally opposite kind of movie?

If we never try something new and totally out of the box, will we ever discover of fun it might have been?

That’s why I have recently started on an adventure of watching new various movies from different countries. While I usually used to stick to American movies, now I’m also trying…

  • Japanese movies
  • Chinese movies
  • Korean movies
  • British movies
  • Indian movies
  • French movies
  • And so much more… :)

And let me tell you that it is so much fun, and a great learning experience!

Each movie, brings a gift from the culture of its country and opens a new window in front of you where you can see the world with a new light.

Because every part of the world, and every culture has its own Gift…

It is like you have traveled so far to that country and have met and been with the people for a while and learned about their interesting cultures and way of life.

Yes, even though I agree some movies from other countries may not look as flawless as some famous Hollywood movies, but still who cares? As long as it has a great story and brings unique insights, it’s definitely worth trying, right? :)

So how can we find out the very best foreign movies to watch and save time from trying not-so-good ones?

I always first research about the best movies online and then only get them. Because you know how 95% of all movies made are not that strong and may just have a shallow storyline or acting.

So what about you?

Have you ever tried to watch a good foreign movie with a foreign language? If so, how did you find the experience?

If not much, would you like to try it and on top of having new fun, also seeing the world from a new window? :)

Let’s Wow!

Hello and Welcome - We Go Live!

Hello and welcome to the Let’s Wow! Blog! :)

My name is Ladan Lashkari, and it’s a pleasure to see you here. This is the first post here to say hi and also give you an overview of what this blog is going to be all about…

Why Did I Start This Blog?

I’ve been publishing another blog under my name, www.LadanLashkari.com for long time, but it was mostly business related about Internet marketing and online business, because that’s the business I am in.

But then I felt the urge to talk about other things, like…

  • Deeper meanings in life - after all, life is not all about making money
  • How to really have a successful life
  • How to be happy and cheerful all the time
  • Tips and stories about love and kindness
  • My personal experiences and valuable lessons I learned about success and motivation
  • And so much more…

If I wanted to share these in that blog, it would distract it from its original focus: business.

So I decided to start this blog!

And this blog is especially for YOU to help you find out unique tips and ideas to add more passion, fun, and success to your life.  :)

I’m not going to be talking more about what kind of posts you’re going to find on this site. I leave it up to you to see by looking at the future posts.

Hope you enjoy them!

You can also find out more here: How to Wow!

To your evergrowing success,

Ladan Lashkari