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I was different yet exactly the same — for what feels like a lifetime ago.

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A brief analysis of Tale of Kiều by Nguyễn Du and its impact on the Vietnamese people.

Sep 19

Spoilers: Creating nicely-looking interfaces is not the answer.

Mar 28

Ending another difficult year carrying love.

Dec 23, 2021

I become more whole amidst a once-in-lifetime pandemic.

Oct 30, 2021

Work is hard. Discrimination is harder.

May 1, 2021

Knowing where we have been is how we know where we will go next.

Jan 30, 2021

And I patiently wait for what 2021 will bring.

Dec 25, 2020

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