Another memory post from Vietnam. This was one of my main popular entries regarding the construction in my alleyway that lasted nearly a year. From 2008 until early 2009, living in this alleyway was a nightmare. The constant noise and dust drove me crazy. I miss these days and I miss my old house which I left in 2010 when I moved to District 1. I have a lot of memories in … [Read more...] about (Memory Post) Constructions Woes Finally Over :-)
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Smokey, my Vietnamese cat, is a murderer
Smokey, my Vietnamese cat, did it again. At least once a year, he either 'murders' a bird or mouse. I do not know how either get into my house but if they do, they will face certain death. Maybe I did not give Smokey enough attention when he was a kitten. Maybe I should have thrown him across the room less often. All I know now is that Smokey, aka Killer Smoke of Death, … [Read more...] about Smokey, my Vietnamese cat, is a murderer
Typhoon Noul Approaching Saigon
I got the warning that Typhoon Noul was approaching Saigon before lunch today. At that time my friend told me that I should be home by 5 PM since the rain was supposed to be heavy at that time. I decided to play it safe and just expected it to be a rainstorm. As I got home, my school called to cancel classes for tomorrow. I then checked online. Thanh Nien News reported … [Read more...] about Typhoon Noul Approaching Saigon
Bandwidth Irregularities with FPT?
Just checked my FPT ADSL bandwidth with Speakeasy's Seattle server. Downloads: 293 kb/s Uploads: 498 kb/s With Speedtest's Singapore server, I got the following bandwidth results: Downloads: 382 kb/s Uploads: 505 kb/s Hmm, isn't the downloads supposed to be significantly higher than they uploads? I hope they resolve the bandwidth issues soon. … [Read more...] about Bandwidth Irregularities with FPT?
Happy Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2008 Happy Veteran's Day to all my colleagues and friends who have served their country around the world. Today we honor you with all our hearts. … [Read more...] about Happy Veteran’s Day