Harmony

  “Where did I go on the weekend?" There were a lot of things that I did last Sunday. As scheduled, I had a class on Sunday morning, it was a deep learning subject, and I could not understand it is difficult. On thing for sure, I cannot pass and on hundred percent that I must retake this subject and sit for the exam again in the next academic term. I don’t think that I am pitiful or deserving of such circumstances. It’s just that I haven’t properly managed my time. So, I must make more effort to achieve what I want. ☹ After finishing my studies, I started writing a diary and brainstorming ideas for my own blog. 😊   Afterward, I visited my friend's new house, which they recently moved to for the convenience of my friend and her child's education. Yes, my friend is studying because she is a doctor and always needs to further their skills. She also works at a clinic for about 1-2 days a week.   The clinic is in a province, not in the city. It has been a long time sin...

  The items I have purchased: KOBO e-reader. I purchased a KOBO e-reader using my Visa card, and I should receive the device next week. I also bought a protective case to keep it safe. The reason I bought an e-reader is because the universe sent me a message to get one. I was just kidding. The truth is that I stumbled upon a TikTok video where a lady was reviewing an e-reader and its benefits. The advantages include its compact size, lightweight design, and the ability to store thousands of books. This is particularly suitable for book lovers who enjoy reading anytime, anywhere without the burden of carrying a stack of heavy books, especially during travels. While you can also read on other devices such as smartphones, tablets, and iPads, reading on those devices can strain your eyes more and be distracting due to notifications. Therefore, an e-reader proves to be a useful device. And among the various e-readers, I chose KOBO because of its beautiful design, the ability to ...

Sunday, June 18, 2023 Exploring hidden corner: I visited Bạc Xỉu Café on Nguyễn Trãi Street. Today, I visited Bạc Xỉu Coffee Shop. The café is in an apartment building right on Nguyễn Trãi Street. The space in the café is quite small, and I estimate that it can accommodate no more than 40 people. At the time of writing this blog, there were around 22 people in the café, including the staff. It is not particularly quiet here (from the perspective of someone who comes here to work on deadlines and study), as there is some laughter and conversation. The music playing is not instrumental but rather light and upbeat contemporary tracks, at an average volume. One more thing, due to the small size of the café, when the baristas prepare beverages, it can be a bit noisy. Please note that here they do not accept card payments. You can pay in cash or make a bank transfer. Using mobile payment apps like Momo is still acceptable. The café has a small balcony that can accommodate around 3-4...

  Saturday, June 17, 2023 If you live without ideals, without dreams of becoming something greater and better, you will be trapped in the mediocrity of your own smallness. There may be times when you feel content, but there will also be many moments of deep dissatisfaction with yourself. Especially when you are not happy but still convince yourself that you are content, how can you find true happiness? If you have too many issues that you don't want to rise above, how can you escape from them? Life is a continuous process of self-development and growth. If you can continue to develop, you will become better and better as you progress. (From thầy Minh Niệm). I feel like I'm living without dreams or striving too hard. That doesn't mean I'm too lazy. I'm still willing to try and invest my time and energy into something. The problem is that I don't know what that something is, why I should do it, and how to find passion and dreams. From Toir daily notes.

  Saturday, June 17, 2023 Exploring hidden corner: A coffee shop called Bibli Library One impression of Bibli Café. First, when I ran to see the address at Alley 42 Ho Hao Hon Street, I ran a little further on the left-hand side and found the café. As I entered, I noticed that the outdoor space was quite small. So, I thought the interior space might not be much larger than what was shown in the clips that people reviewed on TikTok. When I went inside to order food, I found that the ground floor space was not too big, with tables and chairs placed close to each other. I was given a menu to choose from, but as I had just come in from the hot sun, I didn't pay attention and accidentally hit the wooden cover of the menu against my lip, which was quite painful and caused a salty taste on my lips, indicating that it might have caused bleeding. I ordered a small Prince's Milk Tea, which had a milk foam and some kind of fruit that I don't remember clearly. Please note that he...