Our Love Story Begins Today

When I poke fun at you to others, it’s not my intention to hurt your feelings. I don’t hang out with people who would judge you based on my jokes. Anyhow, it’s not about me. It’s about how I make you feel. Until your feelings change, I’ll work on not making jokes about you. ATEN!!!

It’s nice to know that you’d still marry me because sometimes I wonder. So that means there’s still hope for our relationship. But I really don’t know if I would still marry you because I’d still be on the fence about having a child and I don’t think I would want to take motherhood away from you… It’s a good thing we’ll never get a chance to redo it. That’s life, there’s no reset button. But just because you redo something doesn’t mean you can’t try harder to do better in the future. Most people will agree, repeating the same mistakes isn’t a good plan. TLG!!!

What a difference a day can make. It’s like night and day 😂, literally. Anyhow, I felt very optimistic and happy as I was leaving MJ (and while playing). I wonder if that’s a coincidence because I often feel calm during swimming.  But after our counseling sessions this morning I’m left feeling troubled again. I really want to keep the serenity I felt playing MJ even though I wasn’t winning. I felt so blessed in life. Anyhow, I hope this weekend will bring the same feeling of serenity to both of us. ATEN!!!

Sometimes I might forget, but I don’t want to end up being like you where I ask the same question everyday. I hope you have a good time today too. Sorry the road is so windy (not breeze but curvy). Hopefully I don’t have to play MJ tonight 😂 . TTQD!!!

I hope you never feel like I don’t love Vinh as much you think I should. I want you to know that while spending more time with Vinh isn’t my idea of fun like it is for you, what I do and sacrifice for him relative to my life is how I show my love. We love differently and we view priorities differently, but our intentions are still the same. In an ideal world we want everything good for Vinh, but the world isn’t ideal so we have to balance what we do. That’s all I’m saying. TTQD!!

Sorry I didn’t win big, but I’m trying. Until then I’ll keeping going to work. Anyhow, I tried to give this homeless lady half my sandwich and she turn me down. I guess I shouldn’t expect her to be hungry, but it was odd. I guess I should have read what her sign was asking for. I found the penny on the ground outside the store. Guess it wasn’t good luck. The person behind me bought the same ticket after me. I wonder if they won or did that intentionally. ATEN!!!

I’ve never quite understood why people say everything has a reason. I guess even a sucky reason is still a reason. Not mad at God or anything. And I know any religious person will say that God has a reason, I may not understand it yet. But it doesn’t change the fact that life sucks sometimes. And like I’ve always believed, if we can thank God for all the good in our lives, shouldn’t God be responsible for all the bad too? TLG!!!

Hope you enjoy your coffee today: I know I always say it, but if deserves restating that I know I’m blessed and fortunate to work where I work. There’s definitely more good than bad and it benefits our family as well. Not just free coffee, but also the flexibility it has granted me in regards to our family, specifically Vinh. I know sometimes you get bitter or unhappy about my work, but if you look at the bigger picture, you probably wouldn’t want me working anywhere else. I was gonna say this yesterday as I was not able to start working until 11 I thought the picture was a subtle nod to that. TTQD!!

It’s really hard to measure the size of an ant using a microscope. It’s also very difficult to wash a car with a toothbrush. The same rules apply in the emotional world as well. If you make $30k a year, you make more than 90% of the world. Shankar says we need to be more aware and appreciative of what we have and less annoyed and disappointed with what we don’t. Just a reminder for when we complain or compare ourselves. TTQD!!!

I think the golf gods gave me a birdie today. How was the Catholic God for you guys? Hopefully just a generous.  It was super wet, not like your vagina. But golfing is still better than not golfing. Vagina is still better than no vagina. Anyhow, thanks for a good weekend. Hope you had a good one too. So crazy how much we have to pack for 1 day for Boba Chop. TLG!!!

We finally arrived at the cabin today. It took a lot of work and planning, but we made it. There’s a lot of potential for the area, but potential costs money. This doesn’t have protectors. Also I enjoyed the crab and brussel sprouts the most I think. The potatoes and the broccolini was good too. I hope we have a good time tomorrow. TTQD!!!

I don’t think being selfish is necessarily wrong, but there is something about the greater good and the long game among other factors that have to be considered.  I’m sure you don’t mean to annoy me when you comment on my money and it’s probably because you worry for your son and me and you. For me though, it’s just frustrating because the whole reason we keep our money separate is to prevent these incidents. It’s not like any money I don’t spend is going to go to Vinh or you, so it doesn’t really impact you guys in that sense. You may feel you have to be selfish in the case of my money, but you’re missing out on the bigger picture and other factors. Today I cleared out my pending charitable contributions and it got me thinking about this. ATEN!!!

Today was a nice day to hang out and have fun. Thanks for coming to the Trans and hanging out and letting me MJ. Here’s Jenny’s pumpkins. They’re nice aren’t they 😉? Hope Vinh is nice to you tonight and if we have a good time tomorrow. Alright, have to get back to MJ. TTQD!!!

Does eating out count as date night? Probably not. WWW, I was late to pick Vinh up. He was okay though.  I hope everyone enjoys the dinner tonight. Food was pretty good. Unfortunately, Vinh didn’t get much sustenance, but he did enjoy the bread and sucking on the meat and rice. TLG!!!

There are often times we feel helpless, but true helplessness comes with having parents and having kids.  Parents don’t listen, kids can’t communicate. And we’re always worried about things we can’t control. I wonder what he’s thinking about. Anyhow, I wanted to remind you that just because I don’t pick him up early, or hang out with him all the time doesn’t mean I don’t worry or care about him. THSN though!!

How did you live like this? All that’s missing is my blood pressure reading and signs of my lightheadedness. Otherwise you’d see all my ailments in one picture (add the fat). Well you don’t have the eye pimple at least. I’m getting my ear cleaned. Apparently, there’s a piece of wax way back there. I don’t understand how this happened, but I’m more concerned that medical professionals say we shouldn’t be using qtips in our ears and that’s what we’ve been told our whole lives. I hope this works. TLG!!!

Not camera on, but thank you in Vietnamese without the accents. Good thing your Vietnamese is not junior like mine. It’s not so much that I don’t want to watch or spend time with Vinh. It’s that there’s so much to do around the house and work and sometimes MJ. Anyhow, I know you hate putting Vinh down to sleep, but at least you get to sleep too. ATEN!!!

There was a post I saw about dealing with challenges. The guy shook 2 soda cans. He opened the first one and  as expected, it gushed out and made a mess. But then he waited for a few minutes before opening the 2nd one and not surprisingly, no explosion. I think that’s a great analogy. I can’t expect emotion to be removed completely from our struggles, but if we can take a moment before opening the shaken soda can, I think we’ll be better off by it. ATEN!!

Blood pressure that is. I really wonder if that’s why my ears not popping and I’ve had the occasional lightheadedness. It has been a very stressful week, especially at work, but I think we’re good work wise for now. I hate waiting or relying on other people. Still busy at work, but the one thing what was uber important should be done. I’ll check with the doctor next time if it doesn’t get better. ATEN!!!

I was talking to White Peter this past weekend about his parents and maybe we might have “misunderstood the assignment” or lost sight of it. We need to refocus on how to strengthen our relationship. It’s hard to separate that from improving ourselves as individuals, but the goal is to do what’s best for our Team. I will try to remember that. Every time I listen to certain songs, I think about how this is the kind of love I want for us. ATEN!!!

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned before, but I will mention again. I’m not sure what to do, but I feel like our current time/responsibility split is the best for our situation even though I wish it could be better. I can’t imagine how more difficult it would be if I had to work in the office. I think our household responsibilities is split relatively even, but I think I do more for the household. However, I fully acknowledge that you do much more for Vinh. My issue is that I can’t expect you to do more for the household or me because you literally don’t have any more time after your work and Vinh care is done. Anyhow, we should talk about Uyen Time if that will help your health. TLG!!!

I almost forgot to post and now Boba is not happy. Anyhow, thanks for making the bed today. And again, thanks for all you do. It’s not much, but I appreciate it 😂. But no thanks for making Boba cry. Hopefully he falls asleep soon, but he doesn’t sound happy. ACOE!!

Did you miss me? It’s okay if you didn’t. I didn’t miss you 😂. I know I usually take care of the trash stuff, but it’s okay if take out the bag when it’s full. I had to leave the very full wet diaper on top so I could take Vinh to daycare, but I did take it out when I got home. Anyhow, I’ll get back to my duties now that I’m home. But feel free to participate in my place anytime. TTQD!!!

Look what Mr. Crab found in the bathroom. It’s not the best I’ve seen, but they really tried. 😂  It’s so funny how much they thought about the guests. We’re trying to create a TripAdvisor page where we rate her as a host. Anyhow, I’ll be headed home today. It seems like you’ve had a good time while I was gone. Thank you for doing all the activities this weekend. ATEN!!!

I don’t think you’ve been to Atlanta and you probably wouldn’t go just for Tanya. But hopefully you’ll be willing to go now that your friend is here too.  I know you don’t like to share people, but I feel like if there’s more people around, it’s less pressure on any individual to contribute all the time emotionally. I’ll be home Monday morning. ATEN!!!

Just chilling at the airport. Quite a trip this morning with all these random ramp closures on the freeway. I should have used GPS. Good thing I have precheck and clear because the airport was busy this morning. Sitting in front of some Amish women. I didn’t know they fly or used cell phones. Anyhow, please have a nice time without me. Take care of yourself and Vinh. Try not to stress too much. TTQD!!!

We have a lot of things we can work on as a team. We have some things we need to work on as a team. That all aside, I wanted to remind you that I am thankful you are able to take care of things while I’m gone.  It’s not work, it’s personal so I appreciate it extra. I don’t anticipate that I will come home to a surprise like this. I know it’s work, but I hope you are able to find enjoyment this weekend without me. I won’t be mad if you have the best time ever. ATEN!!!

Sometimes we do things we don’t think is a big deal, but it could end up being a big deal to someone else. Sometimes it’s not about what we say or do, but how it impacts others (not always). I saw a video where a girl deleted some saved games on her bf game console and he lost it. He broke up with her. She probably didn’t think it was important, but he spent years working on the games. Is there anything important you want me to know what I don’t think is important? INTN!!!

I was driving by and decided to get myself something good. I didn’t get a drink yesterday so I thought I’d get myself one today since I was next door at bank. Always consistent and good. If only more things in life were consistent. Peter says he’s quitting until the playoffs. I bet him an expensive dinner he won’t. I’m curious what his excuse will be. LOL!!!

Alex got me a ticket for tonight’s Powerball. Hoping I win so I can buy him a house. I was stopping by Bel-Air to buy milk and figured I could return the favor. He said my commission was half 😂 . We probably (not definitely) won’t win, but it’s nice to hope and dream. Oh the good we could do…ATYGN!!

Yes and so is his mommy. BUT, cute isn’t enough for him or you. Cute is just a start. It’s been a pretty busy weekend and we didn’t even get to do everything we planned and now it’s already Sunday night.  It’s gonna be a busy week as well, but we need to make sure we take moments to breathe 🧘. Hope you got some relaxation in this weekend. It’s gonna be a busy one next weekend. TLG!!!