Bai Tho Khong Ten - NHN

Nhi`n ai vui, nhi`n ai sa^`u.
La`m sao chia se~ no^~i nie^`m ddo'.
Nhu?ng lo`ng bi`nh tha?n to^i tha^'y vui.
Vui vi` bie^'t trong cuo^.c so^'ng
Ddo^i lu'c mi`nh pha?i tu*. vung le^n.
Co' khi ta tha^'y mi`nh nho? be'
Nhu*ng ddu*`ng la^'y ddo' ma` buo^`n tu?i
Ha~y cu*o*`i le^n mo*'i co' mo^.t nga`y vui.

This poem is dedicated to all the wonderful people in my life.  Keep on smiling

Tâm Tư - NHN

Góc phố chiều nay sao buồn quá...
Gió thổi hiu hiu lòng lưu luyến...
Môi hé, môi cười thấy ngượng ngùng...
Tôi đứng một mình tim lặng lẽ...
Có ai hiểu thấu được lòng tôi. 

Gió ơi cho tôi gửi đến người...
Cho ai lúc nào cũng vui cười...
Đừng vì một chút mà đau đớn...
Mai sau đâu ai biết ra sao...
Cho nên hôm nay đừng sầu lắng...

Nghĩ đến tương lai mà mĩm cười.

It has a been awhile since I could gather my thoughts thoroughly on what I used to call, my bestfriend "xanga".  I went through all my entries on xanga, I noticed my earlier entries were more personal, more innocent, and more uplifting.  There are entries I wrote that are on private status that I put close to my heart and some I wanted to share with the xanga world my states of mind. 

So after I read all the entries, I noticed a trend in how I presented my thoughts: a bit more impersonal, a bit less uplifting and definitely not as innocent.  The differences between life before and after college?  I think it really greatly contributed to ways of thinking, how I processed information, and enrich from my experiences. 

I can't believe it's been almost a year since I graduated.  I definitely miss my college years however, I live much a more fulfilling life now; able to do things I love to do and can actually do it without someone stopping me.  I do wish I have more support...living on your own is fun but doesn't matter where you go, family will always be so important.  Yes, I honestly miss them...it's so surreal that I live in California now because I never planned to move or to leave Minnesota, my comfort zone. 

Sometimes I feel a bit lost but I always have great friends to motivate me again which I am extremely grateful of.  I love my living conditions right now, of course I wish I have more money but it's so rich with love, caring, and passion.  I like to live my life honestly: to self and others so it's been a great experience. 

CONGRATS TO MY OLDER BROTHER ON HIS DEGREE!!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO MY MOM!!!!

Wow...I haven't posted an entry since October!!!!  Let's see...lots of things have happened...lots of changes in my life but where do I begin?  Even I get dizzy with all the sudden decisions I made.  But I think I'm set...just hoping to hear good news....

In the meanwhile, I can't wait to see my Minnesotans and everyone else in couple weeks...WOOHOOO!!!

 In the midst of the night, suddenly I feel a sense of emptiness, loneliness, and the feeling of being homesick.  It was a week ago that I went back home to visit my family, my friends, and my life in Minnesota.  The visitation had brought me many memories.  Even though I was only gone for 2 months, it felt like I was away for a very long time.  I felt so out of the circle, new faces, gossip news like recent hook-ups, break-ups, engagements that I didn't know of but of course only chatting with the Emsters for only 30 minutes, I was able to catch up to everything hahaha just kidding.

I miss my family!!!!  Where I live I should have all the good Viet food out there but for the past 2 months I've been living off of pizzas and Mexican food.  So for me to go home to eat homemade food by my mommy was consider to be very luxurious.  I was very thankful and realized how much my family means to me.  Being away from them taught me how to really miss them and appreciate the things they provided me back at home. 

I can't wait to come home again...California life isn't all glamorous like how my friends back at home always ask me.  Yes the weather is great but I miss the romantic taste of Fall, the cold white snow Winter, and most importantly the warm hearts.  I have to say, my Minnesota folks are very genuine and welcoming.  I MISS YOU ALL- my Drama Queens...there is no place like HOME!!!

Like always...it's PICTURES time

We went out for Dim Sum to say good-bye to me

The "Emsters"...missing Tuyen and Be' Chi

My Ladies back at home

 
Who are those dorks ?!?!?!

 
My My Trang #2 Friend...Thanx Jesse for the hands this year!!!

Miss VSAM President and Miss VP 2006-2007 and me

It's Lilly and Hanna Banana Ttttimmmmmmmeeeee!!!!

Ha, me and Banana...thanx for the pix babes

I noticed we all have similar necklaces on??? HOW WEIRD!!!

I L-O-V-E this girl...she is my Emster-Wendister....