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2009 in Review

by Linda Nguyen on December 31, 2009February 23, 2016 in Diary

In comparison to 2008, 2009 was awful! The one thing I can think of that 2009 had over 2008 was that I read more than double the books I read… [Continue Reading]

Deconstructing a Gingerbread House

by Linda Nguyen on December 21, 2009March 18, 2015 in Diary

We had a little informal Christmas party at my day job last week. Someone brought in a homemade gingerbread house! I’ve only made a few dinky ones with milk cartons… [Continue Reading]

Making Bánh Cuốn with Mom- Part One

by Linda Nguyen on December 20, 2009February 23, 2016 in Diary, How-Tos

I know this may be obvious as I’m a Vietnamese American girl, but I really enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. I don’t get to eat it enough. Austin has an abysmal selection… [Continue Reading]

Living More Honestly

by Linda Nguyen on December 18, 2009April 13, 2016 in Diary

Yesterday. I was being trained at my new job in the biology building on campus. It kind of feels weird to be in that building as a staff member and… [Continue Reading]

You forgot to kiss me.

by Linda Nguyen on December 15, 2009December 15, 2009 in Diary

I babysat after work tonight. I’m very pooped. Just started a load of laundry and the plan is to watch a late movie rental with Alan. And somehow wake up… [Continue Reading]

Annual Big Brothers and Big Sisters Christmas Party

by Linda Nguyen on December 14, 2009March 18, 2015 in Diary

Yesterday, I hung out with my little and her family at the Big Brothers Big Sister’s Annual Christmas Party. It was a lot of fun. I’m a little jealous of… [Continue Reading]

Little Bigs: Third and Thankfully Last Stop of Progressive Lunch

by Linda Nguyen on December 10, 2009February 23, 2016 in Diary

This entry is part of a series. Here are the other entries in case you missed them. 1. Sneak Peak/Introduction 2. Sneak Preview of Little Bigs 3. First stop: Kolache… [Continue Reading]

Antones: 2nd Stop of Progressive Lunch

by Linda Nguyen on December 10, 2009February 23, 2016 in Diary

If you haven’t an idea what I’m talking about, read these entries first: 1. Sneak Peak/Introduction 2. First stop: Kolache Factory For our second stop for progressive lunch (third for… [Continue Reading]

Kolache Factory: First Stop of Progressive Lunch in Houston

by Linda Nguyen on December 9, 2009February 23, 2016 in Diary, Travel

If you missed the previous entry, you can read it here. It’s a quick introduction to our progressive lunch in Houston. So I met Thomas and Willis (of Skissors Eats)… [Continue Reading]

Another Wonderful Reunion at Chocolate Bar

by Linda Nguyen on December 3, 2009February 23, 2016 in Diary

I’m a little disconnected and fragmented today. The last two days I’ve hardly been online online mainly due to starting a new job and then going to an night job… [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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