2008
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My sister’s birthday
March 12 – I woke up on March 12, thinking it was March 13th, and felt like kicking myself in the butt for not remembering my sister’s birthday. Then I saw her email reminding the sibblings today ‘s her birthday. So happy I didnt actually forget it. I guess if you want something, make it Continue reading
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A lazy afternoon
I don’t know how to take in a lazy afternoon. Just finished walking the dog for an hour, so I’m physically spent. Had a glass of porto, maybe two; now lying on the couch listening to TranManhTuan’s sax. TrinhCongSon music is so appropriate at this time. How many more years do we continue to walk Continue reading
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VN08 – Last day in Saigon
Tomorrow will be my last day in Saigon. I’ve been here 12 days, and it seems like i just arrived yesterday. I dont want to leave, but I have to. Sis and I are going to meet up in HaNoi and together we’ll explore the city. Saigon. Where i was born. Where i held onto Continue reading
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New Year Resolution 2008 belated
Late in forming my New Year resolutions again. Therefore this year’s biggest resolution of mine will be to not procrastinate. I did think of the resolutions on the first day of the year. And because I thought I was so smart, I told myself I would remember to write the list later that day. And Continue reading
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VN07 – Caravelle
It’s my second Wednesday here in this country that was mine. It’s ironic that to be well received, I had to pretend to be non-viet. Actually, I dont need to pretend. I have yet to encounter one who doesn’t think I’m either japanese of korean because of the light skin color. Hotel Caravelle has changed Continue reading
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VN07 – Massage
4 hours of having your face and body softly touched, caressed, kneaded, stroked, rubbed … I just had a full body massage. Life’s not too bad if you can afford some luxuries. Went to Qi Salon and Spa of Shisheido. It’s a building of its own, reminded me of Watercourse Way in Palo Alto, except Continue reading
New Day: New Beginning 