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Category: New Thing(s) of the Week

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]

National Museum of Funeral History

by Linda Nguyen on January 28, 2013February 6, 2013 in Houston, New Thing(s) of the Week, Travel

415 Barren Springs Dr Houston, TX 77090 (281) 876-3063 http://www.nmfh.org I hadn’t seen my friend Cindy in way too long and I was especially excited to see how we would… [Continue Reading]

12 Things I Love About 2012

by Linda Nguyen on December 12, 2012December 12, 2012 in Lists, Memories, New Thing(s) of the Week, pursuit of happiness

In honor of 12/12/12, I’d like to enumerate twelve things I love about 2012. Reading I still haven’t reached my 2012 reading goal but at 45 books read so far,… [Continue Reading]

28 Awesome Experiences from My 28th Year

by Linda Nguyen on July 28, 2012March 18, 2015 in Diary, New Thing(s) of the Week

I turn 29 today and it has been customary for me to post a list of some sort on my birthday. I don’t have any shared life lessons to share… [Continue Reading]

Friday 7 Quick Takes (vol 96)

by Linda Nguyen on June 15, 2012March 18, 2015 in Diary, New Thing(s) of the Week

1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we are sharing our most favorite rituals. Youtube Link I forgot to mention that I love weekend mornings. I sit with coffee and… [Continue Reading]

A “Never Have We Ever” Party!

by Linda Nguyen on January 10, 2012October 17, 2012 in New Thing(s) of the Week

Rebecca from Receccamendations partnered up with Eat Out In and held a contest on her blog. Eat Out In is a Texan company that offers delivery from a slew of… [Continue Reading]

Travel Notes on Vancouver

by Linda Nguyen on September 6, 2011September 6, 2011 in Austin, New Thing(s) of the Week, Travel

Vancouver is now my favorite city. It used to be New York for all its glorious nooks and crannies. Then I temporarily gave the number one spot to San Francisco…. [Continue Reading]

Friday 7 Quick Takes (vol 54)

by Linda Nguyen on August 5, 2011March 18, 2015 in Diary, New Thing(s) of the Week

1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we all share our best decisions. Youtube Link I talk about my top decisions. Moving away from home for college brought me a… [Continue Reading]

All in a Day’s Play

by Linda Nguyen on April 11, 2011March 18, 2015 in Diary, New Thing(s) of the Week

I had such a fantastic weekend, meeting two of my high school friends in San Angelo, Texas. My Saturday started at noon and ended with a midnight baking session. I… [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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