afar.

It's always easy to make judgement...

But one must remember that 

everything seems much simpler from a distance.

au revoir.

Teanuh's moving at the end of the month.

Though she spent most of her college years away from home,

my younger sister was always just a driving distance away.

But this time, she's moving to Colorado.

And Colorado.....is kinda far from Texas.

And if I have to be honest, I'm actually going to miss her....

Not enough to drive there but enough to be kinda, sorta sad.

You see, growing up, she was always a thorn on my side.

There were plenty of times where I wanted to 

punch her in the throat and kick her in the face.

Her smart ass quips would drive me insane but as we grew older, 

I begin to appreciate her well timed sarcasm and snark.

She wasn't intentionally rude, she was just born that way.

Teanuh, I've always felt that you grew up too fast.

While everyone else was partying, 

you graduated early and started working far too hard.

As your older sister, I've always felt inadequate

 because no matter how difficult things got for you, 

you've remained independent and strong, 

because that's who you are...or at least who you try to be.

I know you've been counting the days til you leave

but I've actually been dreading the day you drive away.

I don't ever really say it....

but thanks for being just the way you are.

don't wake me up.

yes, i listen to chris brown.

a matter of fact.

That's right, kill them with kindness.

That smile will be the death of someone!!!

unusual.

different, it is.

but like it, i do.

illa illa.

What a charming beat for such a bittersweet song.

summer.

lazy days ahead.

at least, one could hope, right?

a pity.

Beautiful but trapped.

To think.....I use to envy you.

tears and rain.

Remember James Blunt?

all in.

Make it worth it.

weekend(s) wrap-ups.

 Happy Birthday Viv!!!

It's better late than never, right?

 Ummm...Khoa thinks he's part of the Avengers!!

Happy Birthday Punk!!

 Hello red....I've missed you!!

Finally got the color back...

I do believe I'm ready for summer!

 Was in Rockport for Memorial weekend...

The bay was covered with jellyfishes!!!!

 Look what the husband found!!!

 Caught plenty of hard-heads....

Too bad they're not very tasty.

 Fresh jumbo shrimp.....

 The husband caught dinner and cooked it too!!

Can't beat a free meal!!

 This is how Rockport rolls.

Yes, they serve shots in dip cups.

The Memorial Day project....not bad huh??

Hope every one had a relaxing couple of days off ;)

The husband and I went to Rockport to visit the in-laws.

They are some of the hardest working people around.

I always enjoy my time there but boy is it good to be back home!!

Just one more week and schools out!!!!!

Geez, letting go of the kids this year is going to be hard.

They've worked hard and I'm definitely going to miss them.

blown away.

I do believe this is my favorite song of hers. 

sigh.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid,

but some really do abuse the privilege.

-anonymous

certainly.

Yes, sometimes two is better than one.

stupid.

fun.

anxious.

Patience is a virtue...

Says he, who does not have to wait.

brave heart.

Feeling some Braveheart love...

Still one of my favorites...

forgotten.

You rest, you rust.

-Oscar De La Renta

weekend wrap-up.

 

Cuong's new weight loss!!

Congrats on reaching your goal pal!!

 Now I gotta suck in my cheeks when I pose w/you!

 Bacon Soda

It's like drinking bacon, yo!

 If Angelina Jolie's kids can eat it...

So can Cuong!!!

 I'm thinking Cuong doesn't like 

Sour Cream & Onion flavored crickets!!

 Happy Birthday Ann!!!

 Industrial sized Margarita machine 

in Casa De La la Tran!

Chan and Baby Alex!!

Daddy Chan just couldn't resist!

Just two more weeks left to teach.

Summer is almost here!!

I can do it!!!!

of monsters and men.

on repeat.

real.

I admire that you are unapologetic...

Unapologetic in your beliefs.

Unapologetic in who you are and 

the things you've done.

It takes much courage.

Afterall, it's not easy being the asshole.

definitely.

Not much into time traveling stories...

But when the lead is genuinely nice...

Nice, smart and without pretense...

I think I can get down with that.

baby don't cry.

Yes, it's an old song.

And yes, I'm still listening to it.

congrats.

Places to go. People to see.

You fancy, huh?

whatchu got?

It's not going to be easy.

Go down swinging, yo.

-jimmy le

whistle.

The lyrics aren't anything to talk about

but dang it the beat is catchy.

one and the same.

Half truths are very much like half lies, no?

sunshine.

"it doesn't matter if it's raining..nothing can faze me"

not i.

Who said it was going to be easy?

weekend(s) wrap-up.

 I remember Nhi when she was in elementary 

and now she's going away for medical school!!

Congrats Nhi !!!!!

 Happy Birthday Duyen.  

Thanks for keeping it real!!

And the party begins.....

Again...and again.....and again.

Vivian & I before the Mavericks lost.

It only went downhill from there!!

 Danny trying to win his Sequence title back.

Btw, ladies he's single again ;)

He's not much to look at but he's funny.

And if it helps, he's a pharmacist.

Belinh & Tom are expecting their first child.

Congratulations are in order!!

Yes, she's pregnant!! It's disgusting how great she looks.

The STAAR test is finally over.  

I can slow down and take a breather.

The results for the test comes in on May 21st.

Cross your fingers for my students. 

They worked & studied super hard for it.

Wow, is April really almost over???

i am still beautiful.

feeling a little hwangbo love.

regrets.

If only...the saddest words ever to be.

get it done.

The quicker you're here, the faster you go.

-wiz khalifa

somebody that i use to know.

nice remix. i dig.

define.

because sometimes...

all you have to do is look.

burn it down.

linkin park & basketball?

yes, please.

finally.

Falling into place...

After all this time....

Who would have thought?

it could happen.

Reading books won't necessarily make me smarter, i know.

But it doesn't stop me from trying :)

payphone.

adam levine. that. is. all.

conflicted.

I shouldn't....but I want to.

So, therefore, I will.

the big picture.

There are some things you'll never understand.

It doesn't make much sense to you but it doesn't have to.

It only needs to make sense to all those who matter.

heart attack.

Catchy, eh?

jump.

Just this once.

as is.

Don't clean it up.

Tell it like it is.

love the way you lie.

Glad he came back this season ;)

unspoken

more than words.