(Smokey: "What am I going to do today? Maybe sleep and then sleep some more?") (Smokey: "What? I am trying to think here. Since you are up, I was wondering if you get me a couple fish for a before lunch snack???") … [Read more...] about What a Life?
Archives for 2006
Breakfast in the Alleyway
Nothing better than a morning breakfast in our alleyway. In the morning, there are many food stalls serving an assortment of Vietnamese breakfast including pho and rice dishes. I settled for two scrambled eggs with rice and cucumbers topped off with some fish sauce. (This narrow alleyway leads back to my house) (Some early morning food stalls located on this … [Read more...] about Breakfast in the Alleyway
Back in Class
After spending several days in bed, it was time to return back to the classroom at SaigonTech. The students made the transition back bearable and interesting. (Nina - Front, David and camera shy, Sunny, in the back) … [Read more...] about Back in Class
Memories of Kazakhstan
Sometimes it is hard to believe that I left Kazakhstan over 7 years ago. I remember back then that I really wanted to leave and return back to the US. Once I returned to Seattle in July, 1999, I knew I wanted to return back to Central Asia. I did briefly for about 4 months (Aug., 1999, - December, 1999) but to the surprise of many, I never returned. Instead I headed to … [Read more...] about Memories of Kazakhstan
Yamaha Nouvo Repair
Well, after my accident yesterday, this morning I needed to get it repaired. I normally goto the Yamaha Service Center located in District 5 (6 Tran Phu, Phuong 4, Quan 5, TP. HCM). This center has a good reputation with expats. They never overcharge you and I normally leave a big tip. Anyway, they were able to fix my left front brake easily. As for my problem in my rear … [Read more...] about Yamaha Nouvo Repair