Every other weekend for the past seven years I drive home from University and help my parents sell pottery. My siblings and I ominously call it "the Store" -- as if it takes precedence over all other shopping experiences. Our weekends are spent mostly rearranging, and sometimes even selling, those huge clay pots that have become all the rage in middle class suburbia. "Hi, … [Read more...] about What’s in a Vietnamese name? Or, how to piss off your local barista.
Health Officials Pulls Vietnamese Yogurt, or Da Ua, from Shelves
The OC Register reported today that da ua, the Vietnamese yogurt made from condense milk, is being pulled off the shelves in Orange County due to health regulations. What's the regulation? Basically, you cannot make dairy products at home and sell it to the public. Da ua, which originated from the French "yaourt," is a house hold dessert in Da Lat, Vietnam, my home town. A … [Read more...] about Health Officials Pulls Vietnamese Yogurt, or Da Ua, from Shelves
Maybe She’s Born With It, Probably It’s Maybelline: Modern Day Whiteface
I love watching makeup tutorials on YouTube. It's a great way for me to learn about makeup techniques and tools without having to take cosmotology lessons. Lately, I've been seeing a lot of makeup gurus shade and contour their faces so that they look white (try searching for "Asian Angelina Jolie Makeup"). Although most of them do this for the sake of costume, is this another … [Read more...] about Maybe She’s Born With It, Probably It’s Maybelline: Modern Day Whiteface
Vietnamese Guide to Business in the US: Timeliness & Related Etiquette
Vietnamese people are notoriously late. To us, an appointment is more like an one hour suggested window rather than a hard set time. We’re not the only culture guilty of tardiness. The French carries the same notorious stereotype. Unfortunately, in American business culture, it’s one of the biggest pet peeves and can break a deal. To ensure your best chances in doing … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Guide to Business in the US: Timeliness & Related Etiquette
G.I. Joe Search & Rescue: Helping You Find Yours
On the morning of April 1, 2011, 20-year-old Joe Le ventured out to the Angeles National Forest, intent on conquering the trail up to the Bridge to Nowhere. Little did he and his hiking buddy know that the river currents at the time were more powerful than normal, due to the recent weather changes melting the winter snow. While plunging through the San Gabriel River using the … [Read more...] about G.I. Joe Search & Rescue: Helping You Find Yours