Our Love Story Begins Today

Life has a way of always catching us off guard. That’s why it’s important to roll with the punches so you don’t get broken, being like water versus being like a brick. You put water into any vessel and it takes the shape of that vessel, a brick while strong, is in flexible and when it breaks, it stays broken.  (I was gonna take a picture of your collage, but it was too hard with the glare…) I heard a podcast today about this kid who had muscular dystrophy and how he remained positive until is early death. Pretty inspiring. But as I have come to realize, inspiration doesn’t have a long shelf life for me. So it’s important to be aware of that in the new year. We must remain vigilant and focused. Which is an apt segue into my sister having Covid. I’m pretty sure she wasn’t being irresponsible, but she does have to teach. Coincidental since I just told you about parents not testing on purpose to avoid positive results. But I digress. I just want us to remain focused and vigilant in the...

Hi Em. You’re sleeping. Big surprise 😂  This is a bad angle. Anyhow. It’s Sunday. Back to work tomorrow. The last day before Tet. Tomorrow, not today. I know we have a lot to do, but I think the Tet stuff is done. Anyhow. It’s our first Tet as a married couple. May it be the first of many. ATEN!!!

Hi Em! You’re sleeping. I’m not. So I thought I’d blog. What did you eat? I had some banana banh Tet. It was okay. Anyhow. I wuv you. You’re holding onto my chim. Hehehe. I wonder what we’ll end up eating for dinner and if the washer is fixed. Where the heck is the roof guy. Smh…TTQD!

Man, I didn’t go to the office today. I was on a roll too. But I did hang out with friend and got my emails cleared. They weren’t as bad as I thought. Some day I worry that it’ll be bad so I should get into the habit of not letting them get so bad to begin with. The universe has done well to keep me safe 😥. Anyhow. It’s almost Tet and there’s still so much to do. But I think the big things are in order which is good. And I still thuong you. TTQD!!

I don’t think I really procrastinated for work. And I also don’t think that procrastination is always a bad thing… Sometimes being under the gun makes you more efficient. Probably the best is to start earlier, but pretend it’s due sooner. Anyhow, I wanted sushi, but they forgot to make my roll. Guess the universe didn’t want me to eat without Em. TTQD!!! 

Still working and staying busy. So much to do, but so much is getting done. I got to your work 12 minutes before 6pm. I guess I could have stayed at work longer, but I can blog now so that’s good. I know you don’t want us to win, but I’m gonna keep trying. Anyhow, it’s less than a week until Tet, but I feel like I’m getting close to finishing stuff before then. I cashed in the ticket Lorraine got me for $4 for these tickets. Hopefully it’s a come up. Food smells good/ ATEN!!!

Today I kept busy with work and I also kept busy clearing the fridge. I also had a milk tea so all in all the day wasn’t too bad. I did stay at work until 7pm, but I got a lot done. It’s nice and quiet and computer is faster saving stuff. My current project requires a lot to saving and moving files. At home there’s a lag…www Then I got home and cooked the rest of the sausage, noodz, rice, celery. So there’s that. I saw that Em also cleaned some drawers, but I took out the cover to clean as well from fridge. #teamwork. Tet is one week away…TTQD!!!

I just had to stop by Panda Express because turkeys were crossing the street. Anyhow, I wanted to blog today about how it was a nice day because I got so much done. Now I’m pooping all my hard eating. Womp womp womp. I’ll probably work later, but it’s cool. Just getting it together before Tet. Gonna finish the pumpkin pie too. TTQD!!

Been so long since we had a milk tea. Gonna need to load up for the next week before the weigh in. Although I feel like I’ve been losing weight… Tony will likely have an advantage since he’s been on work travel and eating home cooking, but we see. Gonna be interesting. Not sure if I’ll lose any weight, but will try clean living/eating. TLG!!

Life will never really be perfect, but there are definitely many perfect moments. Today I was pooping and staring at the wall downstairs and I thought, “Thanks Em for being part of my life. I wonder what would be perfect for Em’s life?” Bet you weren’t there expecting that picture lol. Do the holes bother you? Anyhow, I know I’m not perfect and that you’re not perfect, but I’m still thankful for you. I hope we will grow to be perfect for each other. TTQD!!!

Totally random, but I was watching my show and it talked about elves wanted to murder all humans in response to humans murdering all elves (the elves reincarnated). But the current humans weren’t the ones that massacres them. So it got me thinking about how long we hold grudges for and who do we hold accountable. In the end I also thought about how Em holds grudges against me. Please let it go. ATEN!!!

I haven’t watched the show House in a long time, but I started watching it today. It’s so unrealistic that things always work out. But that’s probably just one of many things unrealistic about the show. I know Em doesn’t always get what she wants in life, but I hope that with Me, she gets as much as I can give her. Hopefully she won’t be expect too much 😂. TLG!!!

It’s just my opinion, but just because something is difficult, doesn’t make it impossible. Lots of things in life are impossible, but it’s important to recognize the things that are just difficult… Never eating Oc Lau or seeing E again wouldn’t be impossible, but it would be difficult (and who would want that anyways 😂). Anyhow, I know sometimes things are difficult, but I also know we can do it. TTQD!!!

Hope you weren’t expecting a different picture (www). Not sure if it’s inflation or Covid, but I don’t think we’ll find $1 street tacos in the US anymore. But it’s nice that we can still afford them. That’s kind of the point to today's post. Remember that we’re blessed. Sometimes life is tough and rough, but we’ll get through it because we’ve been blessed with the tools. And we’ve got Team Uyen-D. ATEN!!!

A lot of people had today off, as did I. However, I did end up working. Both honey-do and work-do lists. But it was nice to get some rest and some things done. I always say, checking things off is a good feeling. Canh is good as usual. My only complaint is that it could be more flavorful and have more meat and that there’s too much broth. However, it’s still good. I can always use the broth for noodles. Thanks for always trying Em. TTQD!!!

Wow. Almost forgot to post. Almost had a perfect trip. But almost in some case is better than enough. I’m sure there were more things besides Hanna, phone drop, and failing to send letter. But nothing too serious. Me and Mr. Crab were talking about why I don’t just hand you the letter. He doesn’t get it. Anyhow, I’m glad we had a great trip. Just goes to show what our potential is. #TeamUyenD

Someone is always sleeping. The real babies don’t need sleep. Anyhow, thanks for being a champ and not sleeping all the time. I am posting this as you’re sleeping in the car for 5 minutes before going to see E. Hopefully Han and Anna (not Hanna) will have enough energy to make babysitting easier. 🙏 for everyone. TLG!

I was worried, but we made it safely. Good food. Good friends. Unfortunately, it’s another opportunity to use the term bittersweet. Hopefully it’s not a goodbye, but a see you later when you’re ready. Also hoping everyone has a good time this weekend. 🙏 ATEN!!

So it’s like Friday for me today… Still haven’t really talked to Han about it. But we did talk about random other stuff. I feel like he’s kinda sad to go home. It’s the end of an era really. Sorry to be a downer in the blog, but at least it’s not about us fighting…anyhow maybe we’ll be able to have a good weekend so he can have a good send off. Hopefully it’s not a goodbye to Hanna, but a hello to Han. Just Han is fine with me (sorry it’s your sister)…ATEN!!

Another day, another thing (things) getting done. It’s nice to be able to cross things off the list, but the list doesn’t seem to ever end… Anyhow, lots of work work to catch up on. Been slacking lately and it’s caught up to me. But I wanted to take a break from cleaning and organizing today to blog before I forget. I’m jealous your case is coming tomorrow 😂 ATEN!!

I’m living on the edge today. Using new phone without a case. Will I bust and Art and crack it the first day? Or will I survive Evelyn and get my case upon my return? First picture from new phone. Lots to do today and lots not done, but just like yesterday I got ‘er done. Phone felt heavy at first, but feeling lighter as day goes. Wish Danh and the new phone luck. New Danh still thuong Em Chu. TTQD!!!

I can still smell and taste, but this could use more flavor and meat 😂. Anyhow, lots got done today. There’s something nice about checking things off the list.  Very satisfying feeling… Hope the productivity continues…I’m sure there was some womp today, but nothing comes to mind as I focus on getting ‘er done (including this post 😂). TTQD!!!

The womps are getting less, but there’s still womps. I guess it’s better than a lot of womps. Got a lot done today, but there’s still plenty to do before our trip. I didn’t have any coffee today. I just remembered the phones are mine tomorrow. That’s a real womp womp womp. Hopefully the womps will go away by Tet. Anyhow, hoping to stay productive. Next is the house stuff…TLG!!

I suspected today would be a blood bath of birdies at Wildhorse (as it generally is), but thanks to a lot of bad putting, only 3 birdies. It’s always nice to be on the golf course and make birdies. Good weather, good golf, good friends. No milk tea though 😂. Got new cell phones ordered today too. All in all, less womp. Hope I didn’t jinx it. ATEN!

There was less womp today so it’s a good sign. It doesn’t even feel like Friday. It feels more like Saturday so I’m glad I still got time and golf to come. I’m sure it’s bittersweet for Em that her family is leaving. I saw this today and I remember our conversation. Hehehe. Anyhow, hope the future is brighter than the past. TTQD!!!

The womps are slowing down, but still going on. Man so tired today. The floor at work isn’t that comfortable… Forgot to mail out Trang package. Couldn’t get badge for parking at work. Sure there are other things, but trying to focus on positive. Lorraine made some tamales. Not sure if Em likes those or not, but I don’t have enough for everyone so I’ll bring them home Monday. Anyhow…TTQD!!

It’s a new day, but the womp continues on. I’m hopeful insurance will cover more, but I am preparing myself in case they don’t cover anything. At least a lesson is hopefully learned about preventative maintenance. Even the adjuster said that someone should inspect the roof every few years… I was gonna take a picture of mold, but this one is probably less depressing. It’s a nighttime view of the picture from yesterday. Got me thinking about when Mario and I took pictures with digital cameras at night in college. Anyhow, got keep faking it until we make it. Hoping tomorrow will be better than today. TTQD!

It could be a www week, but I’m hoping it’s not. Took a walk today and had a flashback to about 10 years ago. Peter and I went out for breakfast/coffee and were supposed to go fishing, but instead we stood at the bank of the river and kind of just reminisced on life. As I stood and looked at the water today, I was brought back to that time. New year. Lots to think about. A future I was yet to know. It’s like deja vu today as well. Hopeful 2022 will get back and stay on track. 🙏🏽 but then again, it’s not God, it’s us that really dictates that. Our actions and reactions are things we have control over. ATEN!!

It appears Monday has started off womp wompy. Dos woke up late, but luckily it didn’t matter since we didn’t get tested. We did however get gas, coffee, pastries, Saigon Oi, and saw my parents so I guess it’s a silver lining. I’m at the restaurant while Em is pooping. The banh cock just came…hehehe. It was good. If Peter and I go hopefully we’ll get something else. TTQD!!

Always womp womp womp someone else, but it appears today the www is on me… But fortunately, most things appear a minor inconvenience at this time rather than a serious concern. Just need to be proactive to prevent catastrophic consequences. 🙏🏽 TTQD!!!

Thuong Thuong Qua Di bruh. Happy new year Em. I was telling Tony that the year ended on high notes minus Covid. I’m hoping 2022 will continue the upward trend. Regardless. One thing you can count on for 2022 is my continued Thuong for you. Anh thuonged Em nhat in 2021 and will continue thuonging Em nhat for 2022 and beyond. TLG!!!