I was searching through my old backups I brought from the US yesterday. I was surprised that I scanned a picture of the greeting card Alecya, a cute intern I worked with the American Councils of for International Education in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, back in 1999. I remember this day very well. September 29, 1999. On that day everything that could go wrong did go wrong for … [Read more...] about Alecya’s Greeting Card
Archives for October 2007
The Rebel (Dong Mau Anh Hung)
I just finished watching the film, "The Rebel (Dong Mau Anh Hung)". The Rebel is a nice Hong Kong-like action film taking place in 1922 Vietnam when the French still controlled Indochina. If you like Vietnamese love stories with a lot of action, this is one to watch. The Plot (From Wikipedia): Vietnam in 1922 is under colonial French ruling, and anti-French rebellions by … [Read more...] about The Rebel (Dong Mau Anh Hung)
Vang Anh Sex Clip Halts Show
Most expats in Saigon may not have heard about Vang Anh, but I learned last week that this character, played by Thuy Linh, a first year college student, is quite popular among the Vietnamese youth in Vietnam. Unfortunately for her, the mobile phone video clip of her and her boyfriend having sex has stirred a huge controversy in the country. Here is an excerpt from the … [Read more...] about Vang Anh Sex Clip Halts Show
Friday Night: Saigon Bloggers Meet
Hello Saigon Bloggers: If you are free Friday night, meet up between 7-7:30 PM at Sabrino's Pizza (name?) located behind Sun Wah Tower on Ton That Thiep Street. I will not make reservations so just grab a big table upstairs. If 10 or more RSVP this email, I will drop by this week to make us a reservation. We can head to Volcano or MGM afterwards for some drinking and … [Read more...] about Friday Night: Saigon Bloggers Meet
Another Weekend At Home Pondering
Darn, I had to spend another weekend at home working on my Laptop again. I really hit geek mode since I returned from the US. I am still not sure if I truly recovered from my trip yet. One thing is for sure, I am ready for a short trip out of Saigon really soon. I am thinking about flying back up to Hanoi to meet a couple of friends and go over some legal matters in regards … [Read more...] about Another Weekend At Home Pondering