It was a Thursday evening, and I had just finished some of the selection committee work for this year’s UWC application season. The process always leaves me energized and inspired, reminding me why I commit so much time and effort to this mission. Being part of the UWC Vietnam Selection Committee allows me to help […]
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Aug
Aug
Life is rarely about grand milestones alone. More often, it is about the small moments – the run that tests your lungs, the drizzle that softens a heavy day, or the conversations that remind you of a bigger purpose. Today was one of those days for me. It began with a difficult training session after […]
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Aug
Aug
My First Encounter with Middle-earth There are some stories that never leave us. For me, The Lord of the Rings has always been one of those. I first encountered J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece not through the books, but through the films. I was studying in Canada at the time, far from home, trying to adjust to […]
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Aug
Aug
My Journey into Mindfulness My first encounter with mindfulness was back in 2011, when I was studying in Canada. Time at yoga classes by Nina introduced me to meditation, and I remember sitting quietly, focusing on my breath for the very first time. At that point, I didn’t fully understand what mindfulness was, but something […]
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Aug
Aug
From the City to the Southbank I still remember my early years working in the City of London, when my first job at Neudata had its office right across from the Bank of England. The hustle of bankers in sharp suits, the historic architecture, and the buzzing rhythm of London life all became part of […]
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Aug
Aug
It had been over two years since I last set foot in London, a city that holds a special place in my heart. This time, I decided to immerse myself once again in one of its greatest treasures – the museums. London’s cultural scene is unparalleled, and I vividly remember my first visit back in […]
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Aug
Aug
When a Walk Becomes a Journey Back in Time Some mornings are just ordinary, but others hold a special kind of magic.This past Tuesday was one of those days. The sky over London was a brilliant shade of blue, the air warm with the promise of summer. I had to keep reminding myself: I am […]
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Aug
Aug
After a refreshing morning run in Richmond Park, I decided to take a short train ride to Waterloo Station. My destination was Southampton, where I would be reuniting with my dear friend Amanda – someone who played a huge role during one of the most formative years of my life. Back in 2019, when we […]
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Aug
Aug
There are certain nights you know will stay in your heart forever – not because they were grand or extravagant, but because they were shared with people you love. This evening was one of those nights. I had the joy of bringing my little brother to see one of my all-time favorite theatre productions, The […]
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Aug
Aug
I woke up early at 5:00 AM, the quiet stillness of the city wrapping around me like a soft blanket. My day began, as many of my favorite mornings do, with a short meditation session. Just 20 minutes of sitting quietly, focusing on my breath, and letting my thoughts settle like sand sinking to the […]