Today marks my first day at George Mason School of Law. I am excited and looking forward to make a huge change to the website.

I am pleased to announce the new launch of Theatre Arts Workshop, “a professional performing arts teaching facility for students of all ages, ambitions & abilities.” This project is a collaborative effort between me and Ryan Dellolio, a very talented web developer who was a colleague at GW.

Ryan brought me in to do the design and front-end development. I worked with the client on the visual layout and created the HTML5 template as well as the responsive design. He took care of implementing WordPress and everything else. The partnership worked well and the client is very happy with the new site. I hope to get the opportunity to collaborate with him again in the future.

Back to reality after five days of being a lazy bump. I tried to stall as much time as I could by not going anywhere ad doing anything. All we did was sleep, eat, play by the pool and beach. We were served when wanted to eat. Even our plates was carried to our table after we picked out our food. Our room was cleaned when we hit the beach or pool. Drinks and cocktails were served whether we lounged on the beach or the pool. I had at least a dozen of mojito a day.

Speaking of mojito, after about six or seven glasses, the staff asked me to play some soccer on the beach. It was a five-minute game and I almost passed out. They had to laid me down and gave me water. That really hit me. For the past few stressful months all I did was having burgers for lunch and didn’t do my jogging. After this week I need to watch what I eat and hit the track again.

As for Dao, he got fresh milk everyday from the staff. The teacher in the Kid Club adored him, but he was into the swimming pool more than spending time with a hot babysitter. Still, he enjoyed his time in Catalonia. We had a very relaxed time as well. Food is the only thing that was not so great. The buffet featured too many similar items from day to day

We were definitely being privileged. I don’t know if I want that life everyday, but definitely a moment to treasure for five days. Mad props to each and every staff at Hotel Catalonia for the outstanding service and accommodation.

Today I finally got my hand on an iPhone for the first time at my new job and then I heard that you had gone to a better place. Although we had never met, I felt a great loss. Your vision and your work have changed the world. Thank you for leaving us the true meaning of innovation. RIP.

Before we part, I want to say thanks for everything you have provided me over the past few years. I couldn’t do what I do without you. You were my intimate partner in my waking hours. We worked and played together. You were my inspiration. You gave me the power to do my work, the fuel to boost my creativity and the quiet space to write. How will I move on without you? You were part of my life and had always been by my side. I am very proud of you. You were so sexy that I loved to show you off to all of my friends.

Unfortunately the time has come and we will have to say goodbye for good. I know it is very painful for both of us and I will miss you dearly. To help you move on, I will erase all of your memories of me like the movie Eternal Sunshine on the Spotless Mind. Please forgive and forget me. Once the operation is done, you will be fresh and clean and I’ll be out of your mind forever. I really hope the next guy will treat you well.

Love always,

Your Mac Daddy

After reading a few of Dao’s favorite books, I turned off the light to go to sleep.

Dao: Dao co [have] sticker.
Dad: O dau Dao co sticker? [Where did you get the sticker?]
Dao: Co Jeannette cho Dao. [Ms. Jeannette cho Dao.]
Dad: Tai sao co Jeannette cho Dao sticker? [Why did Ms. Jeannette give Dao sticker?]
Dao: Dao helped clean up… Dao bo [put] train vo ro [in the basket]… Dao shared toys voi ban [with friends]… Dao shared train, truck and airplane.
Dad: Good boy. I am so proud of you.
Dao: Thank you, daddy.

Charlie Parker’s classic fits perfectly with my current mood. “Now’s The Time” to pack up. I am very excited about the new job. While I missed taking graduate classes, I’ll get on-the-job experience that will be unmatchable.

Before I embark on that new endeavor, however, I will be spending five days in Cancun to clear up my mind. Relax, sleep, food and booze will definitely sanitize the mind. Thanks to my lovely lady for the trip. I will be traveling with a pregnant lady, a two years old and a senior who has a foot problem. Yes, it will be fun just to get away with the love ones (wife, son and mom) for five days.

I am looking forward to the trip as well as a fresh start from a new job. Nope! Life ain’t all that bad.

Dao picks up quite a bit of new words from school. Last week, we had steamed escargot and fish sauce with ginger. He loved it so much that he busted out, “It’s delicious.”

When we give him a compliment for doing something good, he said, “Dao is excellent.”

I was tickling his ear this morning. He giggled and said, “Ba not nice.” (I am pretty sure he picked this up from his mom.)

Yesterday evening he wanted to get out of the car seat, but we didn’t let him. He said, “I hate you.” I was like, “what did you just say?” He repeated again. This one probably comes from one of his friends at daycare.

Vợ chồng chung sống với nhau hơn chục năm vẫn ly dị. Điều đó sảy ra càng dể dàng nếu đôi bên không có gì ràn buộc lẫn nhau. Nếu chỉ có tình yêu tình không thể có hạnh phút suốt đời vì tình yêu quá mong manh. Một khi tình yêu đã đi thì không thể giữ được. “Tình yêu đến em không mông đợi gì. Tình yêu đi em không hề hối tiếc.” Nghe thật phủ phàng nhưng đó là sự thật.

Tình yêu rồi cũng sẽ phai theo ngày tháng. Chỉ có sự tôn trọng và trách nhiệm mới có bền lâu. Có lẻ khi đã có con thì lối suy nghỉ của tôi về tình yêu đã khác hẳng. Cho dù hai người không còn yêu nhau đi nữa, họ vẫn chia sẽ với nhau những niềm thương. Niềm thương yêu ấy càng to lớn hơn cả tình yêu. Tình yêu ta có thể trao cho nhau rồi cũng có thể lấy lại được. Nhưng khi mình đã tạo ra một người khác mình không thể nào quây mặt bỏ đi. Không có đứa trẻ nào tự nguyện ra đời để chịu khổ cả.

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