Drone fine art photograph — aerial photography by Xynn Tii

Dear Pedrito,

Que vola? How did nearly 15 years go by this damn fast? It feels like yesterday I was walking into Metropolis office at MDC meeting you for the first time. Remember? We felt like rockstars having our own Obama and Ultra photos for publication.

Recuerdos. Eva Levin. Mary Jane. Good Stuff Bros. Tame Impala. Late nights at Univision. I am happy to have broken bread with you after that hiatus. Self-growth. Your talents are going to make the world a better place, only a matter of time.

Humilde. I am honored to have shared our timeless vision together at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach. La familia, Victor y Cristina, you are just as much a part of this art as we are. Thank you. Let’s make history again. Bienvenido de nuevo y hasta la proxima.

Sincerely,
Xynn Tii

Feelin’ like Mase, June 2004. To be welcomed back with open arms.

Meyer Davis, geez. How did you cope with such a beautiful mission?

10 locations now open. 5 about to sprout. Ahh, to drone Haitang Bay.

LEED certified. Huh? Leader in Energy and Environmental Design.

In-house body wash, conditioner, and shampoo. Brand consistency.

Oak floors. Stone tables. Seagrass baskets. Rattan and hemp twine.

Partnerships with local artists, florists, and lumber yards. Intention.

South Beach is the OG. Brooklyn is the CG. Toronto is the New G.

Russell Westbrook

When maturation is achieved, you stop living just to prove people wrong. You begin to feel comfortable being yourself. Emotional. Vulnerable. Confident. The opinions diminish while one’s own voice becomes prominent. Again, self-growth.

Life is a game. Some play it more risky than others. Though I am learning what we seek in life is not happiness. It is freedom. Courage and a diligent practice to stay the course. Sit and breathe. Turn off everything else. Just sit and breathe.

Father of three. Most triple-doubles in NBA history. Greatest rebounding point guard of all time. Future Hall-of-Famer. Ring or no ring, there is nothing more to prove. The media, doubters. Meaningless noise. He found freedom when he found himself.