Would love to spend a rainy afternoon here.

Villa Ottolenghi

portraits by (click pic) vicente pamparo and ken hermann of some of the eight tribes (click pic) of the lower omo valley in southern ethiopia, land that now has been leased to a gold mining company as well as multinational companies which plan to plant biofuels and cash crops. 

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1. Stop asking everyone else for permission.

2. Stop seeking to live up to other people’s expectations.

3. Listen to your head, and your feelings, and your heart.

4. Be willing to take risks and to try what interests you.

5. Don’t give up too early – and don’t assume you’ll fail.

1. Be aware of and respect your limits.

2. Don’t let others rule your life and calendar.

3. Take time out, and embrace solitude.

4. Listen to your heart, and do what’s best for you.

5. Accept that you’re not perfect – for we all mess up at times.

6. Make time for fun.