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Category: pursuit of happiness

VEDA – August 12, 2010: What I Don’t Have Time For

by Linda Nguyen on August 12, 2010 in pursuit of happiness

Wooo. I did this in one take due to time constraints (ironically). I had not yet have coffee and had just woken up 40 minutes prior. This explains why I… [Continue Reading]

How Have You Changed in the Last Five Years?

by Linda Nguyen on July 19, 2010February 16, 2014 in pursuit of happiness

The above image is from a blog I subscribe to entitled Thought Questions. I thought as my birthday is next week, it’s a perfect question to reflect upon. 5 years… [Continue Reading]

The Key to Happiness is Positive Routines?

by Linda Nguyen on May 25, 2010 in Lists, pursuit of happiness

Not too long ago, I read that the Dalai Lama was asked what he thought the key to happiness is. He answered simply, routines. So I discussed this is great… [Continue Reading]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

by Linda Nguyen on March 17, 2010March 17, 2010 in pursuit of happiness

So I’m really cheesy. Really cheesy. The more overtly festive and celebratory I can make my life, the better. This includes wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day. I’m actually contemplating… [Continue Reading]

Go to the Movies by Yourself

by Linda Nguyen on March 10, 2010July 15, 2011 in Memories, Movies, pursuit of happiness

There’s something really comforting and cozy about sitting on a couch even by yourself and enjoying a movie. Perhaps under a blanket or while mindlessly munching on popcorn as you… [Continue Reading]

Pockets of Joy from the Weekend

by Linda Nguyen on February 8, 2010February 8, 2010 in Lists, pursuit of happiness

Had a good weekend. I don’t have too many photos uploaded yet but the one on top is from Friday night. Will came down from Dallas and those are some… [Continue Reading]

Thoughts on American Idol: When do you give up on a dream?

by Linda Nguyen on January 13, 2010January 13, 2010 in Diary, pursuit of happiness

Photo credit: My friend, Thomas Chen I didn’t watch American Idol with much vigor or loyalty through the years, that is, until I started dating Alan (He’s one of those… [Continue Reading]

10 Ways to Live Joyfully

by Linda Nguyen on January 8, 2010January 9, 2010 in How-Tos, Lists, pursuit of happiness

Another coblog with Mary Ellen. Read her version here. Last and first coblog we did: 10 more rules to live by (me) | 10 Rules to Live By (her) 1…. [Continue Reading]

10 Rules to Live by – Part II (coblogged with Mary Ellen)

by Linda Nguyen on December 7, 2009December 8, 2009 in Lists, pursuit of happiness

If you missed part one, here it is. Mary Ellen joined me for Part II and blogged the same rules on her blog. Read her version here. “Childlike wonderment is… [Continue Reading]

Book Review: Emotional Intelligence

by Linda Nguyen on June 29, 2009June 30, 2009 in Books, pursuit of happiness

I’ve had a few conversations recently with friends where intelligence was discussed and then emotional intelligence was cited as really essential to overall intelligence. The abilities to effectively communicate, socialize,… [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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