Farewell Danang
On the night of January 24th, 2008, I moved from DN to HCMC. During the days that led up to this event, I spent some time thinking about the things that I would miss about the city. I met a… Read more ›
Bday bash
Finally being able to connect my camera to my computer = uploading! Prepare to be bombarded with photos 🙂 (BTW silk dress = $20 in Hoi An….yes…..get thee to a tailor QUICK!
Cathy in the city!
Tis me and I’ve just moved from Danang to Saigon and let me tell you, it’s been a long time coming! The weather is much more agreeable and I’m just thrilled to be here 😉 You won’t ever see me… Read more ›
Christmas in the Village! Chúc mừng mùa giảng sinh!
OK obviously tardy! But I need to describe this for recordkeeping’s sake. Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse! Ummmm yeah rite, this is VN and it’s a… Read more ›
Death of a gecko
I “killed” it. Not really my fault but as I opened the bathroom door, he hit the floor and SQUAT, dead there he lay. IT was kinda nast but I didn’t really know if it was dead or if it… Read more ›
Oh the pressure!
Seriously, I should be writing reports and articles, not blog entries…but somehow, the allure just isn’t the same. I must come back here and do this properly but here are the brief updates since last time on CATHY’S BLOG. (Use… Read more ›
Back to basics — simple pleasures
Cheerio! May I just say that life is a funny thing. When things are so distant, when you happen upon them again, they are just so fantastical…why exactly am I talking about? Well, for starters, let’s take happiness. We’re all… Read more ›
Combatting holiday blues
It’s my second Christmas in a row away from home….Last year, I had the best time cuz my sisters were in town, but this year, all the comforts of a good ol’ Canadian Christmas me manquent! Although it’s nice not… Read more ›
Bread fight!
Newsflash: Danang has a new grocery store: Big C! The goal: find all the new fabulous foreigner-friendly products and hoard them at home The new features: fresh baguettes, a salad bar (albeit, w/Vnese pickled veggies rather than a Cathy-style deli),… Read more ›
An indoor garden
Doesn’t it sound like a great idea? A peaceful and calming indoor garden…. actually, I almost got one FROM THE DIRT which resulting from my moldy dresser! I have a moist room which is a bit challenging to deal with… Read more ›