Cross-Country Walking
I’ve entertained the thought of making a trip across the length of Vietnam for a while. A lot of people have done it:…
Category: Thoughts
Always Drive Defensively
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the concept of “defensive driving“. That is, when on the road, always be ready…
Do Good, And Be Smart About It
I think most of us are good at heart — we try to help as much as we can. But at the same…
Let’s Dance and Let Me Decompose
The past couple of weeks, the African coffin dance meme has been all over social media. It’s a fascinating practice — instead of…
Life in Months
I’m 27 now. It’s been 10 years since I was in New Zealand. I was 17, and life seemed endless back then. I…
Not So Chill Song
Last year the song Bài Này Chill Phết was everywhere. It was released around summer I believe, and everybody was sharing it on facebook. It…
Talent: Born or Made?
This is another post on the very same topic I’ve been thinking about quite a bit lately: is talent something you’re born with,…
Siblings Handwriting
This is really cool: even though my sister and I grew up completely apart (we have literally never spent a day living together…
Talent and the Accent
I’ve heard the theory that “talented musicians have an easier time acquiring languages, especially when it comes to pronunciation” many times. Sounds logical…
An Unimaginably Heartbreaking Death
Ever since my grandfather had a stroke and has been slowly losing control over his bodily functions, our family hired a full-time caretaker…