A Saturday of Reflection, Family, and Tet Traditions in Vietnam

Tet holiday

A Saturday that began before sunrise Even though it was Saturday, the day started early. At 5:30 a.m., the streets were still quiet, the sky soft and pale, and the temperature hovered around a perfect 20 degrees. Cool enough to feel refreshing, warm enough to move freely. I laced up my running shoes and stepped […]

Running Through Flowers and Interviews: Finding Purpose in the Middle of a Very Long Day

Blossoms

A day that started cold and ended late It was almost 10.30 p.m. when we finished the last online panel interview. My voice was a little tired. My mind was full. Our team stayed back for a quick sync, going over candidates, impressions, little details that might matter later. By the time we wrapped up, […]