Archives for February 2010

Here are some nice shots of Saigon's District 1 from Tuesday night.  These will be my last photos taken with my Google G1 Android phone.  I was surprised at how well it took the nightshots. (Parkson) (Continental Hotel) (Continental Hotel) (Opera House) (Caravelle Hotel) … [Read more...] about Saigon’s District 1 at night

I know a little late but about three days before Tet, I had my last workout at my gym before the holidays.  I was 20 minutes into my exercises when the gym owner, Mr. Tam, grabbed me to "drink" beer.  I thought he was joking but in the end, he was not. So in short, my day at the gym went like this: 5 sets of Leg Press 5 sets of Leg Press Calf Raises 5 sets of Leg … [Read more...] about Pre-Tet at my Weightlifting Gym

I picked up my diploma from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today with the service agent's assistant.  They really did not need me but I wanted to make sure they did their job.  There was hardly anybody there so it took less than one minute to get my documents.  The MFA placed a stamped in the back of the US Consulate's affidavit form. From there, the service agent's … [Read more...] about Work Permit Update

First of all, my apologies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  They were actually not responsible for my "notarized" diploma being turned down.  It turns out that my "highly qualified" NEVER even took my masters degree to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).  In fact, he has done absolutely nothing since I paid my deposit back in October, 2009.  He had an assistant that came … [Read more...] about Work Permit Update – Diploma approved by MFA