Happy Covid-ween 👻

During covid, I’ve often worried about my parents. They’re a vulnerable population. Fortunately, they’ve been great except being stuck at home. Thank God. Today I felt sorry for the kids because Halloween is for the kids. But my friends had a nice event at their home:

They’re great people. Sometimes I think that your friends are a reflection of you, but I’m feeling blessed that I’ve got great friends. #blessed. Thanks Em ❤️ 

First World Problems...

It’s Friday!!! Tomorrow is golf!!! And milk tea!!! Things are looking up 🥳 But without getting too ahead of myself I wanted to throw back to another time. Obviously before Covid.

In light of our current world, it’s easy to lose sight of how lucky we are. Yes being stuck at home sucks. Wearing masks everywhere sucks. Not being able to eat in restaurants safely or travel safely sucks. But we’re gonna get through this. In the meantime, I’m gonna take advice my my favorite mug. ATEN!!

Game Night

I taught Em’s siblings to play Settlers of Catan last night. Today they called me over to play. I think they just wanted me to come over to make their sister happy. Either way, sometimes you just gotta go with the flow. 

In case you were wondering, her brother won. Anyhow, lesson today? Enjoy the simple things in life. Time with loved ones can’t be made up, so take advantage while you can. So even though I have to wake up early tomorrow again, it’s a small price to spend time with Em. ATEN!!

Wisdom Wednesdays

Everyday is a good day for some new wisdom, but it sounds much cooler on Wednesdays. This image below pretty much sums up life, so I thought I’d share it with:

You don’t always get to choose your circumstances or your battles. Sometimes they choose you. But you get the final say on what you do and how you respond. You get to control your decisions, they don’t control you. Stay positive, keep moving forward. TTQD!

Good Bones...

I never understood the phrase “ Good Bones” until recently. There’s a good song by Maren Morris about it. There’s also a show on HGTV about it as well. Basically is just means that as long as the foundation is good, it’ll be okay. Whether it’s a person, house, or relationship.

It’s really cool that I happen to come across this today. It’s a perfect analogy for our relationship, hehe. And it’s an apt statement for our current societal state. Em doesn’t suck. BCAEOEKBCA... ATEN!!

History and Memory

For most of my life, I associated songs with moments and memories in time. But since I met Em, it seems like I don’t come across new music that often anymore and songs have been replaced by photographs.

October 23, 2018. I made em a heart and put out photo in it. Who would have thought a year later I would propose and 2 years later wedding postponed? Life has a funny of making things interesting. Cheers to a simpler time and hope for a safer future. 🍻 

Not Easy Like Sunday Morning...

Most things in life that are worthwhile or worth doing are generally not easy. Relationships are no different. Sometimes you gotta take a break to refocus and re-examine priorities. But the one thing that never lets you down? Good food and good company.

Cheers to good food and good company. 🍻 

Blast From The Past

Went golfing today. Ate Co Do. Had milk tea after. It’s like the good ol’ days in some sense. But other things have changed as well. It’s nice to reminisce about the past, but we can’t lose site of the future. Here’s my meal with Em’s family: 

No matter how difficult things can seem in the moment, as long as we keep moving forward, we put ourselves in a position to move on. The past, like the other side, always appears perfect. But that’s because we often ignore or forget the imperfections or the full story. Learn from the past, but leave it in the past. No need to carry baggage into the future. It’s okay to start over. 

Getting Back to Good Friday

Generally, Fridays are the best day because it signals Saturday golf. Last week was an anomaly and it kinda shook everything up. So today is another step back to normalcy in more ways than one way.

I had lunch with an old friend. Covid changed a lot so it’s nice to get back to some old habits. I was driving my old car. I went to the dentist. And tomorrow I get to golf. Sometimes we let the single moments dictate who we are, but it’s important to remember that our life isn’t defined one moment, but rather a lifetime of moments. While a single drop of ink can stain a bowl of water, we have to remember that a single drop of ink cannot stain an ocean (or some similar analogy). TTQD.

#ForeverFat

I’m not positive on how hashtags works and I don’t recall how this one started. However, after a weekend of gluttony and a week of trying to get back into better habits, I’m feeling a little fluffy. It’s hard to tell which scale to believe, but the one at Bac Uyen’s house is about 2 pounds heavier than mine. With her family there I have to wear clothes, but that probably doesn’t explain the entire weight gain. Which is what leads to a fun fact:

Bac Uyen is totally fine with me being fat because she doesn’t want anyone to kidnap or steal me away from her. That’s one kind of love I guess 😂 but it’s the only way she knows how to love. Thanks for the love boo. You’ll be glad to know I bought a box of chips packs and I’ve already eaten 3 bags. I’m too heavy to be kidnapped 🤗 ATEN!!

Random Wednesday

I remember watching How I Met Your Mother and Barney always rooted for Johnny Lawrence. Never understood why, as I didn’t really buy the storyline. Then a few years later I was watching Infinity Wars and looking at Thanos and suddenly it all clicked:

He had his own reasons for what he did and to him it made all the sense that he was willing to sacrifice his own daughter. I don’t think he’s crazy. I don’t think I’m crazy. But I’m sure there are people that think both of us are crazy. And that’s just the way it is. Just as we can’t help everyone, we also can’t be everyone’s hero. Sometimes, whether right or wrong, we will all end up as the bad guy. All we can hope for is that we make it past today like we have all the days before. Keep calm and carry on. 

Happy Birthday Tony!!!

Today is Tony’s birthday. Just want to give a shout out to my future brother in-law. You’re an added blessing I get thanks to Bac Uyen. Also, thanks for buying Team Uyen-D lunch today. I wish I took a picture of my first Popeye’s famous chicken sandwich. It did not disappoint:

I hope you have an amazing birthday. May today be one of many more amazing days and birthdays to come. I don’t know what the younger generation hopes and wishes for these days, but whatever that is, may your wishes come true. Also TTQD does not stand for Try To Quiet Down 😂.

A Case Of The Mondays

There isn’t a more hated day of the week than “Monday”. I’m using quotes because everyone’s work week may start on different days, but whatever day that may be, it’s all equally dreaded. Fortunately, I got Em. Even though I have to work today, she made my night and morning pleasant. It’s nice to go to bed and wake up with you.

(I updated picture because it was already used)

This is probably the only picture the Boss will let me post of her “sleeping”. But trust me, she’s sooo tute in all her pics. I look forward to waking up with you for all the days of my life. Love you Em. TTQD!!!

When God Closes A Door, She Opens A Window...

Another popular saying is that all good things must come to an end. But in that end, there will be a new beginning. It’s the end of my golf weekend. While I’m sad to say goodbye to Monterey, I’m happy to be home with my Em.

This was the tee marker on the last golf course today. I noticed the little swing and I thought about Em. It’s funny how the mind chooses to make connections, but I’m glad it does. I love you honey, glad to be home with you again. TTQD!!

Happy Anniversary!!

Happy Anniversary My Love. I’m gonna keep this short and sweet. Just like my Em. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s a lot of bad decisions I’ve made in life, but I wouldn’t change a thing because all my decisions, good and bad, led me to you.

I loved you yesterday. I’m in love with you today. I plan be be in love with and love you for all day days of my life. Thanks for choosing me. ATEN!!

Golf Friday Feels Like Golf Saturday

Even though it’s Friday today, I got to golf so it feels like the weekend already. A long golf weekend. I miss my Em, but I took Mr. Crab with me so I have a little piece of my Em with me.

Not the best photo because I’m not a photographer, but I think my baby will like it. Love and miss you. I tried to get 2 birdies, but I could only get 1. Hopefully Bac isn’t disappointed with me. Gotta go. I hope your day gets better. TTQD!!

Yah-cation 😍

Rather than leave tomorrow morning at 3AM, I decided to leave for my golf trip today at 6PM. My original trip was postponed due to COVID, so this is a mini makeup trip. But as always, I digress. I’m currently in a car (as a passenger) and I’m a little tipsy:

My eyes were bigger than my stomach so I saved the second taco for someone else. Anyways, not sure if I mentioned it before, but alcohol (and drugs) magnify a person’s normal behavior. So when I’m tipsy and I miss and love my Em, that’s because I love and miss my Em all the time. Anyhow, I just wanted her to know. Gonna post early as a surprise. Love you lots Bac. Anh nho em nhieu nhat. ✌️ (No spell check)

Wild Wednesdays (The Trifecta of Goodness)

I got to enjoy (3) extra treats today (among many normal treats). First, my baby brought me a milk tea (#thankherbrother). Quite a pleasant surprise during the work week. It's been uber busy with my virtual expo:

The second treat today was that my vinyl sticker paper came and I was able to practice some crafty work. I just hope it stays on the bottle for my Bac and me:

 

Thirdly, I got to enjoy some good ol' home cooking with the family (#yummyinmytummy):

Life doesn't get much better than this. Thanks Bac for making it happen. Love you boo! TTQD!!

Taco Tuesday (Just Kidding, We Had Soup)

Let me start by stating that I'm a little tipsy. That aside, it actually segues into a good topic. I've always believed that drugs and alcohol magnify the consumer's personality and feelings. If you're an angry person, you're probably an angry drunk, etc. So today, Bac Uyen and I spent time with my friends (whom Em is fond of the wife). Anyhow, we were treated to excellent food. I brought some beer and ice cream because Bac Uyen doesn't like it when we're empty handed, but also because it was the husband's birthday.

Anyhow, I am tipsy and digressing. Basically, even when I'm inebriated, I know I love my Em. She's the bee's knees. I better get to bed before I start rolling blank tape. Love you lots Em. TTQD!! 

Classic Uyen

Anyone who knows Bac Uyen knows that she's an enigma wrapped in a riddle hidden in a puzzle. Just kidding, she's an open book. You never have to wonder what she's thinking because she'll tell you. Don't expect her to lie to you either, because she can't do that. She wears her heart on her sleeve. You know what else she wears on her sleeve? Car sickness (insert barf emoji):

I'm blessed to be one of the few people who can drive Bac Uyen around and she not get sick. Although one time she did get sick, but I really think it was because she was texting and surfing the interwebs on her phone. Anyhow I was just trying to find a link to show you the picture of Bac Uyen recovering from car sickness? Ain't she the cutest even when she's sick? Yes, the answer is yes. Love yah babes. TTQD!!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!

Sundays are always a mixture of good and bad. It's usually the signaling of the end of the weekend, but also the last opportunity to get some fun in before Monday. Coincidentally, tomorrow is a holiday, but I'll be working 😔, but that'll be tomorrow's story. For today, let us fast forward to the evening. Bac Uyen went hiking and she still found time to make a delicious meal:

More importantly, so was so worried it wouldn't taste good tomorrow, that she rushed to pick me up at home to bring me over so I could enjoy the delicious hard work. Thanks Bac Uyen. I really appreciate you (but I think she really just wanted to see me too 😉). Anyhow, I have to get up early tomorrow for that pesky thing called work. Love you Em. TTQD!!

Super Saturdays

Saturdays are generally great. I usually golf. Eat out after and get a milk tea. Today was extra great because I did all that and I got to hang out with my Em. We went to my friend’s house for a birthday celebration. Which is funny, because that’s how our love story began. There’s a picture of me holding a child at this same house on the day I met Uyen, but I can’t find it 😔. So here’s something just as cute:

Happy birthday friends. Thanks for introducing me to the love of my love. I love you em. ATEN!!

TGIF Because Saturdays Are For Golf

Most people look forward to Fridays because the work week is over. For me, it’s the signal that I get to golf the next day. One of my favorite pastimes and the Boss supports it. Fridays are also nice because occasionally, Bac Uyen makes food on Fridays. It’s not always good, 😂 but it’s always made with lots of love and effort. I appreciate it. 

Above is a great example of some of the good stuff. Home made banh cuon. Better than the restaurants. Thanks for always making sure I’m not hungry. For food or love. TTQD em!!

Throwback Thursday (Likely the First of Many)

I was at Costco today and guess what I saw...

These took me back in time. A simpler time. A time before Covid, but I digress. A few years ago, Bac Uyen really wanted to get me something. She surprised me with these cookies from Costco. It was shipped to my work place and I'm pretty good about tracking things I buy, so I was like why do I have a box from "Costco"? I didn't even think that it could be from Bac, who buys everything exclusively from Costco. So I opened them up. I was pleasantly surprised. I tried them...and they were not good. I had other people try them, and no one liked them. I felt bad, but I couldn't let Bac Uyen know that. So I thank her and told her they were good. When I saw her next, she wanted to try some of the cookies. Unfortunately (or fortunately), she then realized they were not good. She felt pretty bad about it, but I tried to let her know it was the thought that counts (which is ironically, her philosophy), but in this case, I don't know if she followed it or not. To be honest, I don't remember what ever happened with those cookies, but what sticks with me is that Em always is thoughtful when it comes to me. I appreciate that. The results are not always good, but I know the thought is always there. Thanks Boo 😂. Love you. TTQD!!

What To Blog About Wednesday?

I almost went to bed today without giving thanks and acknowledging Bac Uyen. Although, in my defense, I thought I already had a draft pending posting. Almost a super fail there. Em would have been so heartbroken if there was nothing to read tomorrow. I often like to write about our day, but nothing really comes to mind today. We had a good morning and uneventful day and I'm about to go to bed (so an early evening). Anyhow, when in doubt, I randomly scroll through my phone for inspiration:

We never know where the path in life is going to take us. If we turn right, we don't know where the path on the left leads. There's a song that pretty much sums up my thought today. It's called Bless the Broken Road. I've gone through a lot in my life, but given where I am now and who I get to spend my life with, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Thanks for being at the end of my road and now we can journey on a new path together. Team Uyen-D ∞. TTQD!!

Taco Tuesday!

Today Bac Uyen got us fish tacos. As always, they were yummy. We ate them so fast, I couldn't take a picture. Her sister made us guacamole to go with our chips since the restaurant didn't have any. Then we finished some mocha donuts. #foreverfat. I'm gonna change things up a bit today and share a cute picture of my new niece:

Now that you're overloaded with cuteness, happiness, and giggles, you know how I feel when I'm with Boss Uyen. She's the bee's knees. I'm glad I could share those feelings with everyone. Love you. TTQD!!

Ignorance is Bliss? Nah...

They say that ignorance is bliss. But I'm gonna have to disagree when it comes to Bac Uyen. I don't know what my life would be if I didn't have her in my life. So I'd rather not even try to imagine that. Life is pretty good with her. Can't imagine it would be any better without her and I don't really want to. No matter how bad the day is, having Uyen by my side lets me know it's going to be okay.

Everyday is Christmas. Bac Uyen is my present. No one was supposed to know this, but then my "friends" told Uyen this at dinner. So now the cat's out of the bag...Thank you universe 😆 ATENN!!

Team Uyen-D Strikes Gold!!!

Today was my niece's birthday. My sister is in town with her newborn daughter. Perfect storm for a mini celebration. Bac Uyen selected the most excellent gifts (a unicorn neck pillow and unicorn sequin shirt). Both were big hits with the crowd. Most impressive was her nice video wishing my niece a happy birthday and "thank you" for the food.

Since Bac Uyen is likely the only person who reads this blog and because it was meant for her, here's a lovely picture of me celebrating for the both of us. I appreciate your efforts and results. Love you lots. TTQD!

Saturday, I’m In Love

I believe in the song, he’s in love on Friday. For me, I’m in love everyday with the Boss. She makes it easy because every day she’s in love with me.

Even when we’re not near each other, we still find ways to show and be with each other. The fact that she misses me when I’m not around lets me know she cares. The fact that she makes my days better, reminds me that I love her. TTQD!

Friday Before Golf

Twas the night before golfing, when all through my room, I was the only creature stirring, excited to golf soon. I recall a few years back, Uyen and I went golfing on my birthday. Uyen is very supportive of my golfing, which is good, because I really enjoy it.

It's really important in relationships to be supportive of one another. If you are unable to share the same passions, be supportive it is the next best thing. Maybe she supports it because our first date was at Top Golf. She's gotten a lot better since then. Thanks for the support em. Love you lots. TTQD!

October 01 - Cruisin' Together

Bac Uyen took me on a cruise. She commented that she didn't like the last photo, so here's a better one of my em. Isn's she cute? We had a lot of fun. It was our first time sharing a cruise with someone special 💕

Life isn't always going to be easy or perfect. There will always be challenges, but as long as we're together, I know we're going to be okay. Thanks for all the love. TTQD!