Well, this is a topic that raises eyebrows with many people across ethnic lines. Asian women. For me it can be an awkward topic since I am mixed Japanese and American, an Amerasian to be exact. I do not talk about this issue a lot but many do. Warning, this is a very opinionated blog post... Angry Asian Man Yes people, there are actually people out there who hate the … [Read more...] about Asian women
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Expats Leaving Vietnam
Note: This post was originally typed back in August, 2013, but never published. Today I decided to edit it since I have been out of Vietnam to work for over a year now. Hence, the context of this post reflects 2013 and early 2014 in Vietnam. Last week was Teacher's Day in Vietnam. A very important date in Vietnam and many Asian countries. Teachers of all types relish … [Read more...] about Expats Leaving Vietnam
After Tet Saigon getting back to normal – My Update
Life in Saigon is getting back to normal. This is one of the best Tets I ever experienced in Saigon which is amazing since I never actually left the city. I got about 9 days rest but the actual holiday was probably 16 days for me since many of my students left class early and some have not even returned yet. The year of the Snake will bring many changes for me. My … [Read more...] about After Tet Saigon getting back to normal – My Update
Relative Humidity Quite Low in Saigon
The relative humidity is quite low in Saigon the last couple days. This is something I am just not used to. I never remember it being this low. Accuweather says the relative humidity is about 38% now. The mean is around the mid 70s percent. Last night my skin, nose and lips were drier then normal. It actually kept me up part of the night. I thought it was my air … [Read more...] about Relative Humidity Quite Low in Saigon
How the traffic police got my 600,000 VND
Well, it is the Year of the Snake now. Today is Day 4 of the Tet New Year here in Vietnam. I rode my motorbike to Bien Hoa outside of Saigon to see a friend. I rode him back to Saigon during the early afternoon today. At the outskirts of Saigon, I was passing a motorbike in the left lane when the traffic police flagged me down. Yes. riding in the left lane even to pass is … [Read more...] about How the traffic police got my 600,000 VND