“Did I pass the exam? Or did the exam pass me?” I’ve said this almost every year, but this time it feels different. It didn’t feel like just a difficult test. It felt like a final exam for a whole chapter coming to a close before a new one begins—one of those moments where you know the page is about to turn, and the only way out is through. There was no option but to pass. It’s as if everything hidden and undesirable suddenly rose to the surface, appearing like a typhoon but

In Vietnamese, we have a proverb “Uống nước nhớ nguồn,” which means “When drinking water, remember its source.” Simple words, but they carry generations of wisdom. It’s a gentle reminder to never forget where what sustains us comes from. And somehow… in some miraculous way, I find myself returning to this ancient truth, with lots to reflect on lately and more to share in the days ahead. In a world that moves fast and glorifies what’s new, it’s easy to take the “water” in our

There are moments that need no edits, this is one 🤍 I’ve noticed a strange shift within myself since turning a new age—not in a way that feels uncomfortable, but like moving into calmer waters after years of powering through seasons of storms. What happened on my birthday this year touched me so deeply that I’ll never forget it. Words can’t describe how grateful I am, and this moment during our gratitude ceremony at Etereo made me break into tears afterwards. I didn’t know h

My birthday always arrives around the same time as two markers of history I grew up with: Vietnam’s Independence Day and Labor Day in the...

and at this moment i feel like there’s no more reason to hide 31. It’s not the end of an era or the beginning of a new one, but I love...

If turning 29 reminded me to savor every last bit of my twenties and make the best of it, turning 30 helped me remember that I could...

- How old are you turning now? - Twenty-nine - Wow… so next year will be a big one! It’s quite a common response when I share with others...

Dear you, I hope you never take for granted how lucky you are to be born and experience a life in peace. To wake up every morning,...

Twenty years ago, I thought I would be married and have my first child by now. You know, it’s common (and expected) that most women in...