Fri-yah

We made it to Phu Quoc!!! It’s hotter and more humid here and more expensive, but…I think you’ll have more fun here. Unfortunately, it has not been so fun for mommy. She’s not feeling well and I don’t think ginger can fix it…

It’s very sweet of you to try to make her feel better. But you know what would really help? If you listened the first time and ate and slept better…

Equivalent Exchange ⚖️

Physics says that for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. I don’t think the same laws apply to social interactions. It’s okay if sometimes you’re putting in more effort than you get back. It should balance out in the long run. 

Unfortunately, there will be cases where you’ll need to cut your losses and stop making efforts. Some investments of time have negative returns. Time is a priceless asset. Make sure to invest it well. And I don’t mean watching Paw Patrol or monster trucks all day. (We ate this guy’s friend…)

Hump Day 🐪

Vung Tao edition. Did you have fun here? I got a really good picture I think. I hope you never feel the pressure that mommy and daddy felt this trip in the future, but it’s important to remember that life and relationships require effort if you want good results. 

Planning is only half the battle. Execution and adjustment is the other half. Mommy did great today. So I have high hopes for you someday too. 🙏 

Smack and Yell

I wish you’d learn better with the “carrot”, but it seems like you only respond to the “stick”. Mommy hasn’t quite mastered it yet. But it looks like we’re gonna be on the same page. You’re gonna get some bruised hands…

We really try to talk to you, but maybe we’re not doing that right because you don’t listen or at least retain what we say. Mommy and you also are suffering from the same deficiencies. You just pulled her hair and she got you wet. By accident…

Jet Lag?

I hate to admit it if it is, but it’s probably a combination of things as I was tired before going on a secret late night mission for mommy. There’s also the coffee that was without sugar. And the obvious time difference. So here I am, at 5:18A local time. Which is 2P origin time. 

The most important part is that mommy and you are sleeping. Mommy said she couldn’t sleep, but she fell asleep pretty fast. You weren’t the best yesterday, but maybe you’ll be better today with your good night rest. I hope I can nap with you 🙏.

God Gives

Supposedly not what you ask for, but what you need to get what you asked for. Sometimes I think that maybe God has too much faith in my abilities or capacity. I love you and mom both, but I am realizing how similar you guys are in looks and demeanor.

I’m praying that I’ll find an easier way to get to what God is preparing for me, but regardless I’m gonna keep trying and die trying if I have to. Someone once said that you’ll never know how far you can go unless you’re willing to go too far. There’s an endless abyss ahead of me. It’s dark 🙏.

Lost Time

These posts are probably gonna be off timing. I will fix that when I get back to the states. We basically lost a day flying to Viet Nam, but we’ll get it back when we fly home.

Living your best life I think, but I probably don’t know it. And on cue, you wanted to go home…Sorry, but the vacation has just begun. The food and entertainment was good on the flight and you were for the most part. Good job. 👏