Indulging this special night–time
alone at my favorite café–for now. My smile can tell so. I once heard a
proverb, which says, “There is no pleasure without pain”, but I don’t buy
it this time. Sorry. For a cup of coffee always brings me delight–not for the
tolerant. It doesn’t bother me anyway.
Like any typical night
in Saigon, whenever I am in town, my best friend would always pick me up and drive
me around through districts–where surprises never cease to amaze me. We could
talk forever but time would usually spoil it. And before we knew it, it was
already midnight. And none of us are night owls.
Of all the countries I
have lived in, Saigon city is one of the most comfortable places to commute. I don’t
find it here so complicated or stressful despite congestion. Today, I hopped on
a public bus all the way to another province for two and half hours. And guess
what? It was a very cheap fare–for only eighty
cents.
Playing around with my
co-teachers during the ceremony, but do not get us wrong because we do respect
and value a beautiful culture. These photos were taken on the second day of the
wedding ceremony. It always brings me joy to immerse with the locals–in a short
walk–in a gift’s parade to the house of the bride.
They were my former students,
now they are my co-educators. As far as
transformation is concerned, this is by far the most fulfilling fruit to see. So
glad and grateful I became part of their milestone. I couldn’t ask for more but
to see them thrive and happy.
This is the only the
country where I had to dress up three pairs of formal wear to join a Wedding.
This weekend was another one to attest, but it wasn’t just any Happy Day because
my son was the groom.
These photos portray
more than meets the eye–a sacrifice–when walled classrooms weren’t just enough.
Were it not for selflessness of every kind person who touched my life tremendously,
I wonder if I could do the same. Many count successes, others collect gains, and
the rest gather riches while a few simply tick memories. From the fruit of one’s
sacrifice, never I thought would spring up a legacy.
