Nov 29
Last week was a short week of posts with the Thanksgiving festivities. I hope you all had a great time with friends and family. Here are last week’s ChicagoNow posts: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – 11/22/10 Forgiving Michael Vick – 11/23/10 Being Thankful for Watching Swamp People in My Pink Snuggie …
Nov 07
Here is an excerpt from my first ChicagoNow post. Click here to read the entirety on www.chicagonow.com Let’s take a look at some influences that has made me this “Laosy” guy and shaped my perspectives. Movies: Top Gun, Star Wars, Revenge of the Nerds, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Notebook, The Hobbit, Forrest Gump, Graves of …
Nov 07
I recently was accepted to write and share my blog on a greater blogger community, ChicagoNow. It is a great honor to be accepted to this growing community. I didn’t imagine how far my words can reach. It wasn’t until a good friend suggested to me that my blog was interesting and worthy to share …
Nov 07
It has been awhile since my last post. I have let life get a hold of me and drag me out of writing and expressing. Frankly, I am not too upset about it. Lots of great positives have come my way during the hiatus. As rough as it has been this year career-wise, I am …
Oct 05
Cute video explaining the difference between Lao and Laos. I wish we could have more of these educational videos. I can’t speak for all Laotians. For me, I believe I lose my identity and ethnic heritage every day because of the richness of the American way of life. I grew up speaking Lao with my …
Oct 04
(Life is a “Laosy” Journey – I still haven’t found what I am looking for.) Here’s an endless list of randomness (come back for more updates soon): 1. I am truly a “Laosy Guy.” 2. My family is my highest priority. I love them all so much – everyone including my extended families. I am …
Sep 24
It’s Friday. I started today in a mess. It definitely looked like it was going to be another “Laosy Day.” I had overslept and had to rush out of the house to drive my brother to the train station. He just started a new job and there was NO WAY I would have him be …
Sep 23
When I was in Laos I was introduced to Thai and Lao music from my cousin John. We would listen to music every time we were in the car. It soon became a lesson plan. John would translate the songs to me in English. This would help him practice his English. It was a fun …
Sep 12
John: “What do you want to do today?” Me: “I want to go see elephants.” John: “Huh? Elephants? What do you mean?” Me: (Speaking Lao and using my arm as a trunk extending from my nose making elephant noises.) “Yes, you know, elephants?” John: “Oh, elephants.” (Perplexed) Me: “Have you seen one before?” John: “Only …
Sep 06
Have you ever wondered when you go to a store, pick up an item and read the label, “Made in Italy” or “Made in China?”, what does that actually means? Yes, it originated and was manufactured in that country. Yet, there is more behind that “Made in USA” label. Much more. In some instances, it …
