I was wearing a dress I bot in VN last night and it brought back some good ol’ memories. Q: where did you get that dress? A: Actually, it was so funny b/c the shop was located near my old… Read more ›
So I had a dinner party, VNese style… = I cook, U eat 🙂 My mom said that the dish would not be complete without all the fresh herbs and condiments on the side. She was right. Rice porridge is… Read more ›
I had completed this giddy post on Thursday while in Hanoi but lo and behold, it disappeared into Internet-wasteland…. Oh here I am on Saturday. It’s 4:50pm and well it’s been a great day 🙂 THANKFUL for recent activities: –trip… Read more ›
This has been one of my fave hobbies for the past six months. Usually it’s oldie songs but once in awhile, it’s a hip Shania ditty….in any case, I kinda love it and it’s the only time I can wear… Read more ›
That’s what we all should be: a bundle of joy 🙂 Pourquoi? Parce que la vie est belle, n’est-ce pas? I think life is more than beautiful: it’s a gift to be cherished at all times. It’s April 2010 now….things… Read more ›
Man, it’s 6:21 am in Ho Chi Minh City and though at least hmmm 60 million locals are probably up and about, this is rare for me….the last time I was up at this hour was….oops, it was Lunar New… Read more ›
Hey pals, After months of neglect and trying to keep up with emails and lives of faraway friends, I have decided to start writing again. I don’t have my camera this year as I left it in Canada on my… Read more ›
Well, in the past couple of months, I’ve been blessed with time to relax and do things that I ordinary don’t do when I’m taking care of editing deadlines. Numero 1: COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE!!!!! If you know me, you’d… Read more ›
One year ago, I was living in DN, a place that made me sad after one year and four months of seeing friends move down south to sunny Saigon. Then it was my turn! Now I’m all sparkling with city… Read more ›
True that I’m back…. — In HCMC/Saigon/home in Vietnam, working at EMW etc. — At my apartment with the best landlady in HCMC — In true lazy Cathy form, not knowing where my keys, bank card, rent money, shoes etc.… Read more ›
