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
My trips since moving to Kazakhstan
One of the big benefits since moving to Almaty, Kazakhstan, over a year ago is that I am able to take more trips then I normally would. From May, 2010, until November, 2013, I did not travel anywhere except for a short trip to Can Tho in south Vietnam. Since I started working in Almaty a year ago, I have traveled back to Saigon, Vietnam, 4 times (next month will be my fifth … [Read more...] about My trips since moving to Kazakhstan
(Memory Post) iPhone Saga Ends :-)
This is a post I wrote over 6 and a half years ago about a "missing" iPhone that I finally recovered. Yes people, I did recover an iPhone that a "friend" was supposed to buy from me. Yes people, umm, I did own an iPhone. :-) This makes a great story. The person is question and I, obviously, no longer speak to each other which will make an interesting blog post in the … [Read more...] about (Memory Post) iPhone Saga Ends :-)
Not going to Danang (I hate snakes)
Interesting article coming out of Vietnam now, "Residents terrorized by explosion of venomous snakes in central Vietnam". Seems there is a huge explosion of green viper snakes in central Vietnam. Not a big surprise since there is a probably an increase of rats and small mice in the same areas in the cities which is one main source of food for any snakes. I hate snakes, do … [Read more...] about Not going to Danang (I hate snakes)