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Girlhood dreams
Tram reflects on her month filled with meaningful experiences and transitions as she embraces adulthood at 25. She cherishes her girlhood memories while acknowledging her growth and newfound desires. Amidst busy schedules, friendships, and revisiting cherished literature, she remains grateful for the support of loved ones and the beauty of life’s seasons.
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Let all creatures
The author reflects on the rapid passage of time, transitioning from a laid-back lifestyle to a busy routine filled with work, school, and social activities. They express gratitude for community friendships, enriching experiences, and a simple life filled with small joys, while also anticipating future plans with faith and excitement.
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Looking at the Snow: A brief moment waiting for change
The blog reflects Tram’s journey of returning home after living abroad. She expresses vulnerability about leaving her comforting life and reconnecting with family. Emphasizing lessons learned about overconsumption, she plans an “underconsumption year.” Embracing uncertainty, Tram cherishes her community, the changing seasons, and the adventures that shaped her perspective on life.
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A New Season
Last year, the author enjoyed a memorable Christmas with family and friends in the U.S. This year, back in Vietnam, she reflects on personal growth, gratitude, and a new season. Embracing change and faith, she looks forward to living with the Ruffin family, graduating, and serving the Lord, finding joy in the mundane.
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The Beauty of Lived-In: My Childhood Home
After a wild ride of job loss and life confusion, Tram returns to her childhood home, which turns out to be the ultimate staycation spot. With her family, she discovers that a rundown apartment is actually a treasure chest of memories. With gratefulness and a hint of humor, she embraces the quirks of home life—like…
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A Little Note for Myself (10/25/2024)
For about once a year, there is one day where I’m so sad that I would close all my curtains, put my fluffy socks on, and crawl into my bed and cry. Today was that day. I just started falling asleep when my friend Veselina (who didn’t know I was taking my sad nap) knocked…
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Edelweiss
So, Tram learned that booking train tickets at midnight can be a costly affair, especially when you mistook the date and lost 120 euros. But fear not! Between baking pies in the Black Forest and hitting the Sound of Music tour, she’s determined to bloom like an edelweiss—strong and cheerful, despite travel mishaps.
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Faith over Fear
Tram reflects on her anxiety and excitement about moving to Switzerland for a semester and the responsibilities that come with it. She finds comfort in reconnecting with friends and spending time with family before her departure. Upon arrival, she feels grateful for the opportunity and embraces the new experience with positivity and anticipation.
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Part of the Journey
Dear friends, September 1 is creeping up so quickly. During my summer job at the airline, there was a term I learned called “creeping delays.” It’s when the plane was supposed to leave 5 minutes ago but it hasn’t so the operations center puts a 5-minute delay on the flight to signal that to everyone…
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Early morning thoughts
When waking up, thoughts can be clearer after giving them to God. Listening to God is crucial for Christians to know what to pursue. A desire to live a life dedicated to the Lord arose, amid reflections on experiences like an internship, a trip to Hawaii, and upcoming plans in New York.
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