I was born on December 24, 1976, in Vietnam. My family and I moved to the United States when I was about two. We lived in Vietnam for a while, but I can't remember anything because I was too young. But, one day I hope to return to Vietnam and enjoy what she has to offer.
For now, I currently live in Berkeley, California. As you probably already know, I'm a fourth year student at CAL (Go Bears!). I love Berkeley and the crazy things in the city. I am an RA at Stern Hall, right next to Foothill. This is my second year as an RA and I'm still having a blast. My residents are great and the staff at Unit 4 are the best people in the world to work with. I semi-miss living with roommates and in an apartment. But, who am I to complain, I'm having a BLAST!
GROWING UP...
I'm 22 years old and have come to realize that each year passes by with more speed than the year before. I really need to stop and smell the roses, but school and work prevent me from doing all the things I want to do. My life seems to be passing before my eyes. It seems like it was yesterday that I was moving into the dorms and laying on my dorm bed. I had to pinch myself because I couldn't believe that I was finally on my own. Nobody to tell me what to do, go to classes and I no longer had to get my parents to write notes as to why I was absent.
Life is a little bit unfair. When you were little you had all the time in the world. Heck, I bet many times you sat around doing nothing. Looking to find something, anything--you'd even go to the grocery store with you mom. Little did you realize that you should be outside playing, enjoying your youth: having fun because you didn't have to worry about your future, what you're going to major in, a midterm or final, and what to do after you graduate.
Well, now you're probably looking back, wishing you could be a kid again. I know I wish I could turn back the clock. I'd do everything all over again. I'd have so much fun that it would last me a lifetime. Now, I can no longer look back. I have to look toward the furture and face reality. But, before I make the same mistake twice, I'm going to have as much fun as I can. I still have a little more than two years here at Cal. I'm going to enjoy my college years and spend as much time as I can with friends and family. I'm going to cherish the years ahead of me and explore my surroundings.
EUROPE AND BEYOND
So, I'm not going to sit back and watch everything pass by. I'm going to go out there and enjoy life. This summer, I'm planning to go to Europe for a month. This will probably be the last summer where I don't have to worry about jobs and internships. Hopefully, I'll be able to visit at least 5-6 different countries. I definately want to go to Denmark. I have family there and haven't seen my cousins in years (I can still remember meeting them for the first time as if it were yesterday). Send me some suggestions as to where to go. We want to visit as many sites as we can.
ANIMALS
I love dogs. I'm not really fond of animals. But, dogs are great. They are so smart and will love you unconditionally. I use to have a dog, but he died a few years back. I wish I could get another dog, but my apartment doesn't allow animals. Click here to see a picture of my dog.