Call of Duty: Black Ops – War and Pain

This is something I’ve been meaning to write about for while.  It is something that really bothers me but seems very acceptable in the current cultural climate. Let me being by saying I’ve been a gamer every since I was a child on the Atari 2600 running through the jungle in Pitfall.  Let’s run through…… Continue reading Call of Duty: Black Ops – War and Pain

Chicanos, Viet Kieu, Gaijin – Migration Fun!

“When you sit down to write, first open a vein” and “Write What You Know.”  This phrase is often used by writers to really get the ideas flowing and words written.  This is exactly what I’ll attempt to do with this post. I have an idea of what I want to say, have no real point…… Continue reading Chicanos, Viet Kieu, Gaijin – Migration Fun!

One Day Trip – Latin America, Japan, China

I have been very fortunate to have lived/studied in so many diverse cities around the world.  Great experiences all around.  However, there is one big drawback in that you severely miss the city you just left and will continue to miss it FOREVER!!! The case is the same for many of my personal friends who…… Continue reading One Day Trip – Latin America, Japan, China

Life in Vietnam Video

This is a snapshot of my life in Vietnam from 2004 – 2006.  Things have changed tremendously and I miss those years a lot.  I thought I would post this video and add some information for anyone thinking of exploring Vietnam. https://youtu.be/DWklXeu4ZAU 1. We start off in the countryside.  I really have no idea where…… Continue reading Life in Vietnam Video

SPEAK AMERICAN – Fun lesson in language

The title was just to get your attention. I do not plan to get into politics at all with this post, (well maybe a little, I can’t help myself) but rather the VERY INTERESTING revelations I’ve had during my language studies.  These are the enlightenments which really made language learning fun and keeps the passion…… Continue reading SPEAK AMERICAN – Fun lesson in language