Being a student of languages, I found it very interesting during my recent travels to compare the English abilities of street vendors in both Cambodia and Vietnam. These are the people who continually summon you to check out their goods and really pressure you into buying something. At times it can be very annoying, but…… Continue reading Street Vendors
Category: Journal
My life journal.
Saigon Stories – Cambodia
These last couple of weeks have been insane. I’ve been all over S.E. Asia and thought it was time for a blog entry but unfortunately had a big night out last night and can barely think straight today. But I’m tired of watching movies yet too lazy to get out of the house. I don’t…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Cambodia
A Wapanese? – White people that like Asian culture
Recently, I’ve been reading blogs, journals and so on to get myself mentally prepared for my return to America. In particular I’ve been reading about race relations between Asians and Americans just so I can have an understanding about how San Francisco might be for my girlfriend who is Japanese. I’ve found a lot of…… Continue reading A Wapanese? – White people that like Asian culture
Voyeurism on CNN
I’ve had rants about CNN before and thought that another would not be necessary but I just couldn’t hold back posting about this. First, I have said that I hate CNN, which I do, but unfortunately they put out the big stories first and it appears that no one has the reach CNN does internationally.…… Continue reading Voyeurism on CNN
America, Angry and in Despair
Another article I read in the IHT was about the Iranian minister’s comment that Americans are angry and in despair about current events. It’s true things are not going well from Iraq and Iran to North Korea and so on. It’s also true that these are rough times. But if we look back has there…… Continue reading America, Angry and in Despair
America! Wake up!!!
I hate reading the news. Every time I do, things get worse and worse and I end up feeling depressed. I seriously think the news is bad for your health. Today, reading the International Herald Tribune, my blood pressure went off the charts and I almost had a stroke. But before I get to what…… Continue reading America! Wake up!!!
Saigon Stories – Thoughts of the Day
America in the House!!! Last week one of the biggest socialites in Saigon had his going away party and the theme was to dress like someone from your country. Therefore, I decided to dress as someone from a “Red State” and although my state of Ohio turned out red this time, I think that was simply an irregularity…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Thoughts of the Day
Saigon Stories – Fun in Saigon
I couldn’t think of a better title for this post. But a couple of funny instances recently that made me laugh and I thought I should write about. It’s moments like these that make me really love the Vietnamese people. 1. I was speaking with one of our staff members about how the salutation to…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Fun in Saigon