If there is one thing I wish I could have improved during my childhood, is that I wish that I had more control over my life, thoughts and actions. As I come to celebrate another year in my life, I look back at my life and where I have come from. I don’t often think … More Getting Older -Maturity is about experience, not about age.
Visiting the sanctuary was beautiful, all of the ancient architecture boggled my mind. How come we rarely design something as beautiful as those ancient ruins? I didn’t brush up on my history of the ruins, but I have heard stories about how they are original and that the recreations are nothing compared to the originals. … More A Touching Moment -Accepting the realities of life
March 27, 2015 Part 1 I explained to her my childhood; growing up I had a dark past filled with bullying, fighting, family issues. I explained to her how I had gone from a small quiet and introverted boy, to someone who was more confident in himself. That I had changed during my travels, I … More Day Trip – My Son Part 1
March 24, 2015 3:51PM Coffee shop Da Nang It’s been a couple of days since I’ve written in here. I’ve had great difficulty catching up on my writing, even worse, catching up on my blog. Recently a new couchsurfer has been staying with me and Phuc. His name is Wayne and he’s been travelling around … More First Encounters -Making mistakes
March 21st, 2015 Da Nang Beach 5:18PM It’s been 3 nights at Phuc’s home and I’ve had enough time to rest. I think it’s time to head to the next city. There are some national parks I want to visit, but I don’t know how that will work by hitchhiking. So far my stay in … More The Next Path – Never leaving Da Nang
We are all born selfish creatures. But what if we give up on our natural instincts to do something selfless? To understand selfishness we must understand that we are all born with this natural desire. When we are born, our body is naturally programmed to kick-start and fight for our survival. That moment we are … More Sacrifice – Understanding Human Instinct
When you see something that’s not fair and you choose to ignore it, you’re part of the problem. It is important to note, that I don’t mind whether you disagree with what I say. What is important is that you understand what it is that I am saying. Most Vietnamese people I talk to seem … More Start Change -Double Standards: Pt.1
When there’s no more room for growth, it’s time to move on. I knew it was going to happen, I just didn’t exactly think it would be after a 320km drive from Ha Giang province. However it came and I must take the necessary steps to “move along”. It was two years ago when I … More Knowing The Signs – It’s time to move on
March 20, 2015 Random home on the mountain 11:15AM We have very little about the outcomes in the world, but what we can control is what paths we take. I’ve been walking all morning. I decided to continue the path up the mountain to reach a tree sanctuary. While walking on the road, two guys … More Say Yes To Adventures – Change is good
March 20, 2015 Da Nang, Monkey Mountain 8:04 A.M Life is too short to be lived in fear It would be an early morning for me, so I opted to fall asleep early last night. Wake up time was 6AM, departure time was at 6:30AM. By the time we arrived on the mountain it was … More Stop Being Afraid – Be different
My Journey In Life 