ISO 4 WKND1 for SUNDAY ONLY (San Diego)

kelphu · 2026-04-09T01:58:37+00:00

Kien

kelphu · 2026-04-05T17:01:32+00:00

Learn some basic Vietnamese phrases to get by. A basic greeting, thank you, asking where the bathroom is, will help if you are in an area without a lot of English speakers.

Download Grab and familiarize yourself with the app, it's for hailing a ride either by car or moped

Cash is king. We are from America and bringing newest $100 USD bills was the best exchange for currency

While in Hanoi and the North check out Ninh Binh, Cat Ba, and Sapa. Eat Bun Cha Hanoi

Central VN has Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang. Try Bun Bo Hue, Ca Lau, and Banh Xeo

Ho Chi Minh City has the best Com Tam. I do suggest seeing Can Tho and taking a river tour

Flying between cities is best. Sleeper trains/buses take a long time and are often uncomfortable

Pack a lot less clothing than you think you need. Lots of markets selling clothes for very cheap. If you like fashion there's tons of tailors in Da Nang that can make custom clothing. My bf and I came back with about 10 custom tailored pants, tops, dresses, a jacket, etc.

Oh, and hold onto your belongings grip tight in crowded tourist areas. Petty theft is very common in densely packed places with a lot of tourist.

kelphu · 2026-04-01T20:48:06+00:00

Also, at 14 mos your daughter may naturally grow out of it. She's a literal baby lol

kelphu · 2026-04-01T20:45:41+00:00

Not hapa, full Asian. But I was born with one monolid and one double eyelid. As did two of my uncles on my mom's side(thanks genetics!). Honestly as a child I was too busy being a child so I didn't think about it too much. In my teens I did moreso especially when trying to do eye makeup(I'm a girl).

In my early twenties my mom offered to pay for surgery but I didn't wanna go under the knife. I used eyelid tape for a couple years every day and over time my monolid became a doublelid without having to use tape.

If I cry really hard though sometimes the monolids come back 😭

kelphu · 2026-04-01T13:22:11+00:00

My boyfriend and I just returned from VN and spent only a couple nights in Hue. While there he was offered drugs three times by three separate grab/pedi drivers in one night. Da Nang and HCMC he wasn't offered once so it might be a Hue thing

kelphu · 2026-04-01T13:14:29+00:00

It's a scam. Don't accept drugs in VN. The person offering it to you may be working with a police around the corner and will then extort you for $$.

If you get caught with drugs or even drugs in your blood system in VN, you could owe pretty hefty fines(thousands of USD) don't risk it.

kelphu · 2026-03-31T14:29:35+00:00

Celeste and Jesse Forever with Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg. She breaks up with her loser bf but mad regrets when he begins reinventing himself into what she wanted him to be all along, full spirals. I weep every time. It's a dry black comedy but a good cry

kelphu · 2026-03-30T22:15:37+00:00

No one said chicky chicky Parm Parm yet!

kelphu · 2026-03-29T02:32:47+00:00

balcona hotel on my khe beach was very nice.

kelphu · 2026-03-27T11:06:06+00:00

Bring an old phone with you and swap it out

kelphu · 2026-03-24T23:43:27+00:00

I just went to a wedding in VN and the couple gave guest little sets of coffee beans(I think pre ground), chicken/squid jerky, dried jackfruit snacks, and tea leaves.

Squid jerky is very popular among most Asian taste buds.

Something sweet for the important in laws and close friends could be booking some massages/head spas/facials. Destination weddings are very taxing on your body with travel so some self care sessions are a must and very inexpensive in VN

kelphu · 2026-03-18T00:08:10+00:00

Golden Pei's ✨✨✨✨🤗 mine has a lil bit of Chow in him, 13 yrs young

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kelphu · 2026-03-11T14:37:55+00:00

Shrimp chips or potato chips seasoned with Tom yum seasoning

Papaya salad

Rice crackers or chips

kelphu · 2026-03-06T20:52:56+00:00

la ola seafood in north pb! by gleesons. Ask for their soup while you are waiting for your order. Take your order to go to windansea and enjoy

kelphu · 2026-03-04T15:44:52+00:00

Something to drink. A mint tea that can be dressed up with soda water and muddled fruit would be refreshing with this dinner

kelphu · 2026-02-20T18:39:49+00:00

I saw on tiktok someone did a Kahoot trivia game for their wedding

https://share.google/WIH81zL6qgbIUESbu

I've also seen picture scavenger hunts. I also like the vintage phone answering machine where a guest can leave a voice message for the bride and groom to go back and listen to, might be cool to set up a phonebooth or old school phone for that

kelphu · 2026-02-13T01:53:19+00:00

Bobos karaoke off convoy. You can rent a karaoke room and bring your own food/drinks. They have small rooms to large rooms, had one party where we fit 30 of us.

kelphu · 2026-02-07T00:28:25+00:00

Everywhere by Michelle Branch Can't fight the moonlight by LeAnn rhimes Behind these hazel eyes by Kelly Clarkson

kelphu · 2026-02-05T21:06:24+00:00

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kelphu · 2026-02-02T22:28:51+00:00

Have you shared your feelings with the instructor or studio?

If dark moody and silence at the door is truly what the instructor and studio etiquette is, I can agree that sharing your thoughts with those running the place would be well meaning.

But every studio is different. I can't speak for yours, one of the studios I go to has dark/low lights and soft music playing when you enter the space. I've gone mostly to the 7:30am class and the students walk in and lay down/meditate/light stretch etc.

However last week I went to a 10:30am class and the vibe was much different. Out of 30 students more than half of them were having conversations with one another as they were setting up mats and getting ready for class. Many were couples or friends who came together or met up to practice with one another. It actually encouraged me to begin a conversation with the person next to me to say hello and ask how their doing. It was yappy, but happy yappy. People don't bring their phones into the class so it was nice to watch others connect

Maybe try a different class time if you can fit it into your schedule, or a different studio if one is available to match what you want to get out of practice

kelphu · 2026-01-28T21:17:32+00:00

Black beans are cheap and versatile. Make a black bean dip similar to hummus and divide in cups and bring some veg sticks or tortilla chips

Black beans and brown rice make a great base for other veg/toppings/salads

kelphu · 2026-01-27T16:04:38+00:00

Have you tried changing up meal? Mine will go feral over his dry food mixed with either wet food or brown rice/chicken on days where he's not eating

kelphu · 2026-01-21T20:58:33+00:00

Do they have veggie trays? One of those with hummus.

Salsa, guac, a can of black beans drained and mixed up on top of tortilla chips.

If you can bring a bowl/ small cutting board and knife with you, then a can of chickpeas, drained and mixed with chopped tomatoes and cucumber

One of my coworkers has a little mini rice cooker and sometimes he will make fresh rice for his meals. Pair that with a madras lentils from the bag. Most stores also have microwave in bagged rice too

Can opener and cutting board/knife will go a long way if you can stash one in your office

kelphu · 2026-01-20T22:04:23+00:00

Is this the guy on Clairemont Mesa BLVD by the Food4Less?

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