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Category: How-Tos

Life Lessons Learned Through Improv

by Linda Nguyen on May 2, 2014May 6, 2014 in How-Tos, New Thing(s) of the Week, pursuit of happiness

A couple of months ago I went on an awful first date. There’s not much of a story there except that I found him too much of an intellectual elitist…. [Continue Reading]

Having Adventures Without Traveling

by Linda Nguyen on April 10, 2014 in How-Tos, New Thing(s) of the Week, pursuit of happiness, Travel

Some time ago a nomadic soul who recently planted roots asked me how I managed to keep the explorer in me fulfilled when I’m not traveling. There are infinite amount… [Continue Reading]

Friendship Dates

by Linda Nguyen on August 29, 2013March 18, 2015 in Creative Endeavors, Diary, How-Tos

I have a handful of friends who are always up for things. Skydiving? Sure! Go to a new country because you’re turning 30? Okay! Paint something pretty because Instagram inspired… [Continue Reading]

Gift Idea: Count The Ways You Love Someone and Tie Them to Balloons

by Linda Nguyen on July 22, 2013 in How-Tos

Have you ever counted the ways you love someone as a gift? I enjoy giving birthday gifts that align with the years of life. Back in college, I’d collect kisses… [Continue Reading]

How to Feel Love

by Linda Nguyen on June 24, 2013March 18, 2015 in Diary, How-Tos

I received a heartfelt email from a reader of my food blog which she gave me permission to share. I blogged about my favorite noodle soup that my mom makes…. [Continue Reading]

How to Host a Reading Party

by Linda Nguyen on November 21, 2012February 12, 2016 in Books, Entertaining and Parties, How-Tos

I’ve mentioned that I’m desperately trying to finish up my reading resolution. I currently have 9 more books to read before the end of the year. So I was really… [Continue Reading]

7 Ways to Better Manage Your Time

by Linda Nguyen on September 10, 2012 in How-Tos, pursuit of happiness

People often ask me how I manage my time. How did I find time to read 40 books last year? How do I have time to juggle a full time… [Continue Reading]

Eight Packing Tips to Make Your Move Easier

by Linda Nguyen on May 15, 2012May 24, 2012 in How-Tos

I’ve moved eleven times since 2001 which makes me a bit of packing expert. In fact, I’m gearing up for another move in just three more months. Here’s a list… [Continue Reading]

Melted Crayon Art

by Linda Nguyen on March 6, 2012February 6, 2013 in Creative Endeavors, How-Tos

I really cherish the memories I make with my friend, Brandi. We don’t just do movies and drinks when we get together. We started off our friendship by skydiving together…. [Continue Reading]

Do-It-Yourself Fail

by Linda Nguyen on November 26, 2011 in How-Tos

Martha Stewart had this fun and easy looking craft on her site. You basically just adhere lace to tiles and then spray paint. I had visions of making these beautiful… [Continue Reading]

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Linda Nguyen is a Texas Native who recently moved to North Carolina. She’s a blogger and photographer and loves eating noodles. This is her personal blog. She also writes a food blog.

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