With the arrival of September, (Canadian) summer is considered to be over, and with it, my hot boys’ summer. Is it, like the notorious Jason Kenney said, “the best summer ever”? Not quite. However, it’s quite an epic one. For that, I am grateful. As I am disembarking on a new (and somewhat exciting/terrifying) chapterContinue reading “Hot boys’ summer – Epilogue”
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The perk of (not) being a wallflower
I’ve never been a dancer, but I do know joy. I’ve never been the one who waited, but I do know things will eventually turn out fine. I’ve never been the one who likes the darkness, but I know the darkest nights bring the brightest dawn. I have never been a clubber. Bright lights, loudContinue reading “The perk of (not) being a wallflower”
To be human
I am taking a few weeks away from work (for medical reasons) to focus on myself and my recovery. It is a strange concept, really, to step away from work and just focus on myself. I wasn’t raised like that. My mom worked all the way until she had Chester and decided to stay homeContinue reading “To be human”
You can take a boy out of Vietnam…
Last week when Dan was sick, I took a Grab bike instead of a car or taxi to go see my friends. It felt nice sitting on a bike, while the wind and the crazy traffic twirl around you with the chaotic harmony that you can only feel in Saigon. I mean I can stillContinue reading “You can take a boy out of Vietnam…”
39
This year, with everything that is happening at work and with the puppy, I have not spent as much time thinking about aging and being underachieving in my life. I mean, with the things that are going on in my job & my carreer, I have come to term with not being on any “40Continue reading “39”
Past lives
“But the truth I learned here is, you had to leave because you’re you. I liked you for who you are; and who you are is a person who leaves. But for him, you’re the person who stays” – Past lives After a grueling 32-hour flight with 2 layovers, we are finally back in Vietnam.Continue reading “Past lives”
New year, a slightly improved you
What’s with all this “New Year. New You” bs? I mean, what’s wrong with the old one? I mean, he’s not great but he’s doing his best. Okay. How about “New year, just slightly improved you” and a lot less anxious about how to continuously optimize ourselves like some sort of vague capitalism concept? HereContinue reading “New year, a slightly improved you”
2023 – The year that was
It is hard to recap a year full of excitements, and full of turmoils, but since it is tradition, I shall do it anyway. From the macro perspective, the world is fucked. There were a lot of challenges in the software world. Layoff. AI anxiety. Elon going full right-wing mode. Wars. Terrorism. Record heat waves.Continue reading “2023 – The year that was”
Nostalgia state of mind
I’m in Vancouver for the weekend. I’m here to see Canadian National treasure, Americans folk singer, talented actor, otherwise known as my imaginary other husband, Noah Reid. As I’m sitting in the airport, I couldn’t help but wonder, more like being amazed, by what a change twenty years have brought. Twenty years ago, a flightContinue reading “Nostalgia state of mind”
The kindness of strangers
Yesterday (September 30th) marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It was a day for all of us to listen, to learn, and to understand the truth of this country. There is no reconciliation without truths. I gave a short talk before our stand-up about my experience as an immigrant, a newcomer toContinue reading “The kindness of strangers”
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