An Ode to Mary

So as the end date of my trip gets closer and closer, other expats I have come to know over the last few months are starting to leave too. As I've often said to myself during my trip here - Hanoi is an oasis - adventures are rampant and personal learning is common but it is also a temporary affair.

ANYWAY - one of my favorite people - really one of the stars in my Hanoi life if it was to be made into a movie is Mary. Yup, there's something about Mary alright. OH GAWD, this is already getting so cheesy I can hardly stand it...sorry to my readers!

Well, lady Mary has definitely made a positive impact on not just my fun time here but magically on my spirit as well. We run, we hang out, but mostly we also talk a lot and I think she has given me some of the best compliments of my life more than a few times. HA! Though if you knew what they were you would think we were dating or something...

"Minh, it doesn't matter - you are such a beam of light!"
"You turned around my Hanoi experience for the better"
"Your eyes and smile go so well together, they look beautiful!"

Bwaaahahhahaha!  She probably has no idea (unless she is reading this!) that reflecting on our convos makes me happy and it really does make me feel better about myself - I just am glad we ended up being positive influences in each others lives. OK, enough with the sap. Tam biet Mary and best of luck in Myanmar and UCLA Law School! I know our paths will cross again and I look forward to our amazing reunions in good ol' Cali.