Thursday, January 12, 2012

To those who teach,

I am not sure if it's intentional or not but I am surrounded by teachers.  I am always an ear shot away from the latest workings of a teacher's mind.  Topics have included but are not limited to what the best strategies are, how to discipline students, how to nurture what students are good at, where education is going...  It can be a bit overwhelming as well as inspiring.  Everyday my friends critical think about education and are so passionate about it which is amazing.  

Although, I don't teach anymore, I do wonder though what all this talk does to my brain.  

Always listening,
My-Linh

P.S. I got commissioned to do some drawings for my friends' wedding invite.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

My Dear Friend,

It's a quiet evening here at the house.  I am enjoying myself by writing and listening to A Charlie Brown Christmas.  I know Christmas is over but I love listening to the sounds of a piano.   

Happy New Year!  I like when a year ends and a new one begins.  Yes, of course, I create new resolutions every year and also on my birthday.  I won't entertain you with my new resolutions though.

However, I would like to share how my first few days of the New Year have gone.
January 1: I attended the Raiders versus the Chargers football game with my fanatic football fan boyfriend.  It was a beautiful sunny day.  The raiders lost which was a disappointment.  My boyfriend is silly and I enjoy the time I spend with him.   
January 2: I met my great aunt for the first time.  She is sweet, quick on her feet, petite and welcoming.  It was humbling experience. My sister and I are hoping to make ritual visits.   My sister loves me so and I delight in her company. 
January 3: I had lunch with my dear friend at the Chop Bar, a place I have been dying to eat at.  It was utterly delicious.  I had a garlic pork panino with braised pork butt, kale, chanterelle mushrooms, Holy Cow cheese on Acme herb slab.  We also went to the local Blue Bottle for a decaf latte and a dark dark brown chocolate cookie to share.  My friend is generous and is a foodie.   
January 4: I spent the day at work.  In the evening, I went to a friend's house.  Although she was sick, I sipped on some beet kvass as we chatted away.  I really enjoy chatting with her because she's quite inspiring, caring and loving.

It's a pretty good start for the new year. 

Good luck in 2012,
My-Linh

P.S. I purchased a small desk in attempt to bring my art studio together.  It's still a work in progress.