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Category: Movies

King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters

by Linda Nguyen on July 22, 2010 in Movies

Last night, Alan asked me if I wanted to see a documentary about gaming. I politely said sure but I stifled a “mehhh” and made silent plans of slinking off… [Continue Reading]

Friday 7 Quick Takes (vol 8)

by Linda Nguyen on June 4, 2010February 23, 2016 in Diary, Movies

1. Last night had date night with zee dude. Alan was pretty sweet and accommodating to go watch a documentary on babies (aptly entitled Babies) with me. The documentary followed… [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]

This is It!

by Linda Nguyen on October 29, 2009 in Movies

Alan and I watched This is It last night which was also opening night. I was expecting it to be good and interesting but it was much more! I left… [Continue Reading]

Book Review: Lovely Bones

by Linda Nguyen on September 28, 2009November 16, 2009 in Books, Movies

On my flight to Boston last weekend, I forgot to pack a book and even though I was running on 2 hours of sleep it made my flight a little… [Continue Reading]

500 Days of Summer (slight spoilers included) and Alain de Botton

by Linda Nguyen on August 3, 2009September 19, 2016 in Books, Movies

Two of my favorite books when I’m down on a relationship or trying to move on are both written by Alain de Botton, one is called On Love (I think… [Continue Reading]

Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Book vs Film

by Linda Nguyen on February 25, 2009June 3, 2009 in Books, Movies

Spoilers ahead. I didn’t know F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Did you? I finished this story in about 2 hours tops. I saw the movie a… [Continue Reading]

Forrest Gump

by Linda Nguyen on January 13, 2009June 3, 2009 in Books, Movies

Finished first book of 2009. Forrest Gump was light and easy reading. I liked it okay. I gave it 2 out of 5 stars on my goodreads account. Some interesting… [Continue Reading]

Feast of Love

by Linda Nguyen on July 25, 2008July 26, 2008 in Austin, Movies, New Thing(s) of the Week

Mary Ellen not only recommended this movie to me but also renewed my netflix account for a year to facilitate the process. So the girls and I watched it Wednesday… [Continue Reading]

2007

by Linda Nguyen on December 14, 2007November 18, 2008 in Austin, Books, Memories, Movies, New Thing(s) of the Week, pursuit of happiness

I have a very big extensive “new things” entry in the works but the photos are taking a while. Stay tuned for that. Meanwhile, here’s some of my favorites of… [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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