LA CARMINA TO HOST PROJECT EXPLORER TRAVEL TV SERIES IN ASIA! GOOD GLOBAL CITIZEN NONPROFIT PROJECT.
My dark ones, I’m very excited to announce my latest travel hosting job! Andrew Zimmern (Bizarre Foods host) introduced me to Project Explorer, an educational nonprofit travel series for young people. The mission: to provide students with access to multimedia resources that foster cross-cultural understanding. Project Explorer has put the spotlight on four countries to date — and I’ll be hosting the next travel series in Asia.
(The fanart above is by the ultra-talented Erika Relyea, age 13 — my cat’s happy smile is spot on! If you’d like to showcase your Carmina / Basil art here, send me an email.)
I’m so excited to be part of a project that fosters causes dear to me. On Project Explorer’s Good Global Citizen website, anyone can upload videos to share ideas on global citizenship. Anthony Bourdain, Andrew Zimmern and I participated; you can see my video above and here.
How travel has changed your global perspective? What does it mean to YOU to be a Good Global Citizen? Submit your own video response at http://www.goodglobalcitizen.ning.com
No need for circle contact lenses or eyelid surgery to achieve the big-eyed effect — dramatic fake eyelashes will do the trick. As for your lips: say no to collagen, and yes to sparkly pink lip gloss. My shirt with the cute ghost print is by Peace Now, from Closet Child Ikebukuro.
Now, I’m wondering if you can help us out with something… Might you have any contacts with the tourism boards of Japan, Korea or Taiwan? Project Explorer would like to speak to a representative to collaborate on the travel series. Please let me know if you have any tourism board contacts or can help out in any way.
Do you remember when CSN Stores sent my Scottish Fold a fancy cat lounger? Wahh, another package has arrived for the little prince!
My round-head kitty sniffed the big box. What could be inside? CSN has online stores for lights, health and fitness, office supplies… Or could it be another pampered pet product? (And how cute are Basil’s sideways-feet?)
Basil Farrow is giving me an angry face; I guess I’d better open up the box. Keep checking this blog to see what he received!
What’s your favorite travel TV show? I’m a fan of Andrew Zimmern and Anthony Bourdain, but I’ll watch any program that involves travel. Please let me know if you have contacts with Asian tourism organizations; thank you in advance!
Japanese Word of the Day: Chikyu zentai no = Global
Song of the Day: ohGr – cracker
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July 22nd, 2010 at 18:20
Frizzly says:To me when I think of global citizenship I think about helping ppl who are less fortunate then me:-)I think we should all make an effort to help others:-)
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:20
Fron says:I love your sweater!
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:21
Xboxguy says:I love watching your videos they're really interesting! I adore you style :) Love from Australia.
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:27
Gemma says:I'm liking how the orange has faded.
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:27
Katie says:congrats on the new project ^_^, also that top is too cute
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:27
Tara says:That is exactly what I do! LOL I never go to touristy places in Japan. I hate it when they give me an English menu!! lol…. And my Japanese gets better everyday by asking questions even if I feel stupid and my Japanese can be awkward, they really love that you try and you get brownie points^-^ he heee.. great advice!!!
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:27
Daneille says:verry good!! and so cute <3 (^_^)
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:28
Mayuka says:This is a pretty and natural look for you. Very cute ^_^ <3
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:32
Jenny says:Amazing insight and advice we are honored to have your voice in this project.
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:33
TC says:U always have the best styles, and can't wait for report^^
July 22nd, 2010 at 18:54
lacarmina says:heheh I'm not offended, don't worry! ;) I'm actually neither… my parents are from Hong Kong, so I'm Chinese. A lot of people think I'm Japanese or mixed though.
You can have a ton of careers that relate to world cultures! Tourism, international relations, humanitarian projects, working for the UN… I suggest testing the waters by interning. That way, you'll find out what you like :)
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:09
Steven says:Congratulations. I agree – traveling to new places & mixing with the locals is the best thing in the world. I traveled to Asia 4x recently & experienced Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, China/Hong Kong & Japan – amazing places & amazing experiences. Ended up getting engaged to my wife in Saigon Vietnam&had a traditional Viet engagement party, later we married in San Fran Cali
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:11
lacarmina says:<3 So happy to be on board!!
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:13
lacarmina says:So many talented young artists!
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:13
lacarmina says:Thank you all! <3 I really appreciate your support.
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:14
Jennifer says:How cute basil what was in the box, a new toy? Mol
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:15
Fibber says:Rounder, foldier and cuter….it just doesn't get any bett'ear!!
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:16
Alecia says:Awww…the sideways paws! Soooo cute!
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:30
lacarmina says:Well said! I agree wholeheartedl
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:30
lacarmina says:Thanks! It's a shirt by Peace Now, from Closet Child Ikebukuro.
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:31
Raelz says:thanks! I admire your work! :)
July 22nd, 2010 at 19:52
Clare says:Congtratulations Carmina!!!! I'm very happy for you!!! :D
July 22nd, 2010 at 21:23
Jeannie says:I love japanese culture and I want to go to Japan soo bad I am a photographer and I would love to go and take pictures.
July 22nd, 2010 at 21:37
Engelixe says:I would like to see more television programming on the travel channel directed towards children, even a kids travel network. Something that would help bridge the gap between cultures and make kids more aware of other parts of the world (the good and bad). America is a melting pot and kids need to know why America is so diverse and its origins by exploring the world around it.
July 22nd, 2010 at 22:57
Melissarundle says:Love the fake eyelashes!!!
July 22nd, 2010 at 23:54
Jeremiah says:Awesome!
July 23rd, 2010 at 02:52
Savanna says:I love your style, your sooo pretty(:
July 23rd, 2010 at 02:56
Ildi says:awwww!! I can't wait to see what he got and congrats on your new project!! :D
July 23rd, 2010 at 05:40
Ricerocket says:haha you're so adorable!
July 23rd, 2010 at 08:37
MoonMaiden90 says:neat video. & I like ur ghost print shirt!
July 23rd, 2010 at 08:37
lacarmina says:I love the cute little ghost! I had to have the shirt ahah
July 23rd, 2010 at 08:38
lacarmina says:Thanks!
July 25th, 2010 at 19:25
Alessandro says:It's so lovely!