Golf Saturdays

It used to be a regular thing for your uncles and I. Especially, your Uncle Tao. Even if you don't decide to take up golf like I do, I hope you find something to that brings you the same benefits that golf has brought me. I also hope that we still get to golf together now and then. Not sure how my golf game will hold up, but this photo is kind of nostalgic.

If you had to ask me when I felt my golf game had peaked, I would probably trace back to around this spot (actually little closer to the tree on the right past the cart path. I was walking with your Uncle Tao and play Callaway XF irons and the game felt so easy (well the irons did at least). On this day, I don't really hit irons anymore, but I still enjoy golf. Unfortunately, Uncle Tao doesn't play these days, but I hanging out with Uncle Peter this morning. Times change, but hopefully the good things stay the same (or get better).

Mental Health

The current generation seems to really value mental health. I do believe that there is important to having a healthy mental state. I also feel like it can be taken to an extreme as an excuse or crutch on why someone is failing in life. That being said, I want you to make sure you find a healthy mental state and develop methods for dealing with difficulty in life.

For me, golf and good food are two things I enjoy. While they can be enjoyed alone, they are much better enjoyed with good friends and family. Today, I took a day off work to play golf with lots of people. I also had some good food and conversation along the way. Here's a picture of a rooster that was saying "hi" while we were hanging out. What you can't see are all the mosquitoes that ate me up...

For Love

I'm not as selfless as I'd like to be. That being said, it's also okay to be selfish sometimes. Like with all things, balance and moderation are the key. Today, I went and got mommy sushi for dinner. I got you fancy milk and some cake from Aunty Rain. Although, it's kinda bitter so you may not like it. Sorry she's out of chocolate...

I pray that you'll develop the wisdom to find the right balance of doing for yourself and doing for others. Please be a good and independent person okay? Thanks you!

Hump Day

And we put a hump on the wall of mommy's office. Does it look even? I hope it doesn't fall down. I wonder if the stud finder is accurate. Anyhow, at this point in my life, I'm not sure how well or how much I can learn to do. Please be patient with me. I will try to learn and teach you how to do things yourself so you can be self-sufficient. However, like me and your Uncle Peter, sometimes it's your time that's valuable and it's okay to outsource the work if you can afford it.

You do have some handy uncles so I guess I can outsource teaching you to them as well, LOL. Mommy and I realized we never set-up a wall to measure your growth. It's not too late...

While You Can

Music is a great placekeeper when it comes to memories and motivations. I have quite a few songs that I can tie to specific memories in my life. There are also a lot of songs that express feelings and thoughts that I found hard to put into words. I hope you find enjoyment from music in your life. That being said, there's a country song called, "'Til You Can't". You can play it now if you want.

Basically, you should try to do things while you can because someday you may not be able to or someday may never come. I'm going to try to be more proactive and less procrastinative (not a word). I'm passed mid-life according to the US average for men. I hope you make the most of your life and time and do things while you can, because sometimes you can't later. Mommy made us chicken. I added roasted vegetables. I wonder if the seasoning makes the broccoli unhealthy. It's pretty good though (broccoli  and your mom's chicken).

Vinh's Gift Ideas Binder

It's currently the best idea I have for how to address your newly discovered phrase "Daddy, can you buy ________ for me?" Yes, I could probably buy you anything you ask for, but that's not the point. I want to teach you important life skills like understanding patience, merit, and gratitude.

The patience to wait to receive your reward or prize. The understanding that just because you want something doesn't mean you should have it and even if you feel like you deserve it, you may not get it. Finally, the understanding that you need to be grateful for what you have and appreciate that. What we give we can take away, just like the Lord.

New Month

Same Vinh. You had a little meltdown today at My Gym. It's a little embarrassing for me, but thankfully it was just me and Noah's dad. It's nice that you went, otherwise Noah would not get to have a class. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices for others. I hope you're caring and emotionally intelligent enough to notice that. Uncle Peter was very nice today to let us cut in line and save time at Dim Sum. Too bad you didn't want to try any of it, but there is a sesame ball left for you (you're really missing out on the pineapple bun).

Mommy was right that you haven't gone to church in a while. Daddy made the sacrifice to go today since mommy couldn't drive. You really should keep going to church until you're old enough to make the decision on your own. It's ironic that when I was old enough to make the decision on my own, I actually decided to go for a while longer. I hope you go long enough to set your moral compass...