Superhero or Mere Mortal?
I was recently flipping through the channels of Vietnamese cable hoping to find something mildly interesting that I could understand. I’m not sure why I…
Experiencing Culture Shock in Vietnam
There are many reason to have culture shock when you arrive in Vietnam from the western world. It’s likely the first thing that will hit…
I Will Survive
Let’s take inventory. I’ve been in Saigon for two months now. It’s honestly been good and bad. Maybe bad is the wrong word…it’s more like…
Over the Top
It has been a month and a half since I’ve gotten a pedicure. This is normally not how I operate; but when traveling you don’t…
Being Abroad During an Election
This was a really exciting day. I have been marveling at just how far-reaching the US Election is/was. There is a weird excitement in the…
McCain, Obama, and I; Cast your Vote
I look at the presidential candidates from a far and the meltdown of the US financial markets (as well as my own net worth) and…
Net-ti-quette
I made a big purchase today…my first motorbike helmet. I kind of feel like it is my first rite of passage. Or maybe I should…
Bringing Home the Bacon
There’s a reason it’s called work. Work is still work. After two years of being out of work, my mini retirement has ended for a…
De-Worming
I was talking to my friend Jill the other day, she’s lived here as an expat for over a year, so she’s familiar with…
Village to Ballroom
There are things I don’t like about being 38…mainly the wrinkles, and the realization that my appendages are still growing while other parts of my…