This seems to be a very active week for Saigon bloggers. Three blogging events have been scheduled this week. Two are specifically for Expat bloggers, one is for local bloggers. Last week Expat-Blogs had their Saigon meeting which I missed, unfortunately. InterNations HCMC Event Although they are not a blogging organization, InterNations still draws many Expat bloggers to … [Read more...] about Saigon Bloggers Expat Meetings this week
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Time Lapse from Phu My Hung
Today I was playing around with the Lapse It app on my HTC Desire HD Android phone. I was visiting my Aussie friend in Phu My Hung and spent about 2 minutes testing the app out. I set the frame rate to 1 picture every 3 seconds. You can edit the time lapse in the phone, add music and render it as a mp4 file. I got about 40 seconds of video you can see below. I am really … [Read more...] about Time Lapse from Phu My Hung
Celebrating Sharp’s 100th Anniversary in Vietnam
It is hard to imagine that Japanese-owned, Sharp, is now celebrating its 100th year Anniversary. As one of the prominent bloggers in Saigon, I have been asked to write about my memories about Sharp. I have used Sharp off and on since I first entered university back in 1991 over two decades ago. I remember my first 13 inch TV set I purchased for my dorm room was a Sharp. I … [Read more...] about Celebrating Sharp’s 100th Anniversary in Vietnam
Only in Vietnam…
Here is a photo I took in the Phu Nhuan District yesterday. What should I do, go or stop? :-) … [Read more...] about Only in Vietnam…
Insomnia
For some odd reason, I get a lot of insomnia in Saigon. Today is another one of those nights that I cannot sleep. I did drink a cup of masala tea at 4 pm today but it really should not have affected me that much. It was one small cup. Hmm, time to count sheep I guess. Just wish Hoshi would stop chasing them while I am counting. :-) … [Read more...] about Insomnia