February 2009
1 post
Disaster Globalisation
I learnt about the Weekend inferno in Victoria (Aus) while watching an action film on channel 10 “more than 25 people feared of dead by fire and more…”. Everything was too fast. The death number kept doubling days by days. I read almost all of the words about the fire in Victoria with all my mind and my heart. The pictures and the moving stories of newspapers made stronger...
January 2009
1 post
Tet, away from home
For the first time, I had a New Year Festival (Lunar New Year) away from home. 32 years you have celebrated the biggest holiday with your family and friends. Then, you are in a Western country where lunar calendars are not sold in the news agents.
The New Year of the Buffalo arrived in Sydney quietly and suddenly. It is only felt from the home websites, from my husband’s notices and a...
December 2008
2 posts
Vietnam wins over Thailand
2 - 1 Dream
I’m reading the victory of Vietnamese team over Thailand in the Xmas morning of Sydney and the loud music from the neighbour’s house.
My tears are out and I feel creepy while swallowing all words and photos about the great game in Thailand.
It has been a common fact that the Vietnam team has to lose to the Thai. But this time, it is unbelievable and unpredictable.
The...
Sydney, you should know
I have been living in Sydney for only 10 months so I still have very little experience about this exciting and big city. But 10 months may be enough for a mature woman and a journalist to make comments.
I’m always a curious so I watch Sydney and its people whenever I leave home for my Uni, to go shopping, to the supermarkets and to hang out with friends. I watch Sydney when I walk, on the...
November 2008
1 post
I love Internet
Hura Skype!
I knew the importance of technology in this modern life. But it wasn’t until yesterday, Nov.23, 2008, did I realize that internet is an indispensible part of my life. Internet has made many things come true. Internet bridges Australia with my families in Vietnam and enables me to be with my family.
I spent 3 hours on Sunday to chat and eye my sister’s engagement meeting...
October 2008
4 posts
Hanoi autumn
A look at the yellow leaves in Hanoi this morning notices me that Hanoi’s already in the middle of autumn, the best time of the year.
Autumn has many relations with me. I was born in autumn (this month). My daughter was born in autumn. I like the cool dry days of autumn when I can have my best clothes on and feel free to go out in the street.
If you want to travel to Vietnam, especially...
Stop?
I’ll keep writing
It’s been 10 weeks since I created this blog, my first ever blog, as an assignment.
10 weeks ago, I started it with no idea in mind. How could I have two entries a week? How could I exist in the cyber world which I had only toured around for reading news or searching things?
I come from a developing country where IT application is popular but only a small group of...
Canberra
The quiet capital
I had a one-day trip to Canberra yesterday. Half of my 12-hour trip was on the bus with other 55 Chinese tourists. Everything of the tour is made of China: the delayed starting time, the bus, the food, the music and the tourist guide. The language is Chinese so we could understand nothing though the tourist guide kept speaking from the beginning to the end of the tour. We had...
September 2008
10 posts
Friends
Reasons I watch it
I’m one of many many fans of Friends. I can watch the comedy all the day, again and again and remember many details. Sometimes, I think of the characters’ jokes and laugh myself like a crazy person in the street.
I’m not surprised if you complain that the guys in Friends have too much time for coffee, hanging out together and joking. But they are very good...
Fear
Have you ever feared for anything or anybody?
You may say I’m a stupid when asking this question because nobody in this world is free from fears.
Both men and animals know well how to fear and keep away from the people and things which threaten us. It’s a basic instinct. Fear is the combination of worries, anxiety, obsession and even stress. Fear is varied among individuals and at...
Chat with Ludovic
I had an online interview with Ludovic while he is hurrying for the deadline of his book.
1/How is the site important for you, especially during the world trip?
The web site was a wonderful way to share my journey and what my trip has taught me along the way. Without internet, my tour of the world wouldn’t have been the same.
2/Who made the site for you and are there anyone assisting...
A big guy
Ludovic Hubler
From dreams to reality, that’s only a step…but how big it is for most of us ! Some envision the way they want their lives to be, me, I’ve decided to fulfill my dream by touring the world primarily by hitch-hiking via car and boat.
These are the words on the front page of a French guy, Ludovic Hubler. At the age of 25, Ludovic began his tour around the world only by...
Thien Nhan is excellent in US
Good news about the trip of little boy Thien Nhan for surgeries in the US.
Thien Nhan has had his new leg in the US. Nhan is now able to control his pee after two years suffering severe pain and fear whenever he wants to pee.
More importantly, Nhan is getting happier and opener with the people around him. He smiles and talks a lot with the people in US. Nhan and his parents received...
Mid-autumn festival
The festival of Asian children
If you come from China, Hongkong, Singapore or Vietnam , you must know mid-autumn festival.
The festival of Chinese origin is attached with the childhood of all Asian children. The festival falls on every 15th of August, lunar calendar. It is believed that this is the special date of autumn when the moon is the fullest and brightest of the year. Aldults enjoy...
May Lane, the graffiti lane
If you go to St Peters, remember to visit May Lane, you will enjoy an open-aired exhibition of graffiti paintings.
The small quiet lane has few houses and companies. But the people don’t come here to look for houses, they look at the beautiful pieces on all walls and gates of May lane. I’m one of May Lane graffiti’s fans. I like the vivid colours, the idea of the artists and the...
“I love you as much as the water in the toilet, mom!”
– My daughter
To have babies, prepare!
One of my friend in Australia phoned yesterday to tell the surprising information: she’s pregnant again, the 3rd time with a twin.
A twin, that means she will have 4 children at the age of 29. It’s a record for me.
I said: Congratulations! You are so lucky to have a big family with a twin. Stop working hard to prepare and welcome the kids!
She said: No, I’m very worried....
Sexy leaders
Putin, the sexy man
This year, former Russian President and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is not the sexiest leader of Russia(surprised!). He is second to a younger and more handsome opposite leader, Boris Nemtsov.
Don’t think that I’m a Putins fan. I’m a journalist, who is curious about all leaders in the world. And I’m lucky to have a chance seeing Putin...
August 2008
12 posts
Happy to my Chip!
You are 6 years old now, my little girl. This birthday will be a sweet memory for you and very special for me.
It’s still vivid in my mind when you shouted and jumped at me to see the big cake. You had a great days with your little friends at Blackfriars and a long night with your neighbour friends on Aug 29.
6 years old. You say Sorry and Thank you more oftenly. You can dress yourself...
I love UTS
My lovely ugly building
Everyone has their own school and everyone loves their school. I love UTS, where I’m enjoying the student life another time. Have a look at my uni and give your comment!
My lovely UTS, by Cam Thuy
Wow, most of people aks me this question: Is that your uni? It’s much much more uglier than any business buildings.
Yes, my looks like a tall, thin and ugly man...
Arsito, I can't understand!
Hey, Arsito. What are you writing about? I’m like an UFO in your blog with all words and photos about animated characters and movies.
I know Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Popeye. I watch cartoons. I like cartoons. That’s all for me. I can’t understand anything about your animation world. But I know that you have a special world since your childhood. The world is full of animated...
A Chinese waitress
If you finish reading my writing “10-dollar salary”, keep on the following words about a Chinese waitress. I wandered in Dixon streets in a cold night and couldn’t forget that girl standing the whole night that night. I don’t know how much that girl and other inviters along Dixon street earn a night but their job is surely not an easy job.
Being a restaurant’s...
10-dollar salary
The story of part-time jobs
What will you say when an employer offers you a job in Sydney with the hourly payment rate of 10 dollars? You may shurg your shoulders to refuse because of such a very low hourly payment. But the employer will never change his mind to raise the payment rate as he knows that a lot of international students are waiting outside to undertake the job.
Australia is a heaven...
Sydney Weekend
Sydney Sunday with my mates
Tonight (Sunday), I went out with several friends to enjoy a Sydney weekend night. I’m quite a traditional mother, who rarely went out at night without my family and often arrives home before 11 pm. But tonight is an exception for with my friends.
Sydney at weekend is sleepless and very different from Sydney of the day. At night, people are less hurried and...
The Eyes
A miracle of life
What do you think of this little boy?
Does he look cute?
Yes, he is. I like his bright black eyes, which say a lot that he will become a strong and smart man. And I always wish he will be stronger than anyone in this world to cope with destiny’s challenges.
The boy’s name is Nhan Thien Ho ( A good person)
Nhan’s teenage mother abandoned him in a garden of a remote province...
My scholarship, a life-time chance
My Endeavour Award
I have completed my first semester of Master of Journalism at UTS. 6 months studying and living in Sydney yields lots of experiences for me. I was instructed by talented lecturers. I learn the new way of study in the best-equipped environment. I get used to the way of living in a developed country. I’m eager to adapt to the new life with much more comfort and automation. (My...
A special market
Paddy’s market
Woolworth, Coles, Kmart and ALDI are the well-known supermarkets, where most of Sydney dwellers go to. But I find a more interesting place to buy groceries, Paddy’s market in the China town.
There are several ways you can reach this market: Arrive in the Central station and ask anyone where Paddy’s market or Haymarket is, you will get to it in 5-minute walk. If you have...
When we first see a Playboy magazine
I have just read a feature about Playgirl magazine on radaronline.com and feel a strong need to write something.
My first time to look at a Playboy magazine with my naked eyes was 2 years ago, when my daughter is 3 years old (she is now 5). The very charming photos of a nude teenage girl cost much working time and discussion. Reactions are varied when the magazine from Paris was passed around the...
Being a Housekeeper
Job of housekeeper in Syd
- Have you ever tried doing a labour job after years working in office?
- Yes, I have.
In Vietnam, I work as a TV journalist who spends half of 24 hours, several hours for family and the remaining for sleeping.
But here, in Sydney, I’m doing the work of a house keeper.
- Does it sound easy for a mother and a house wife?
- No, it is a hard job.
How can I say that?...
July 2008
1 post
Something about me
Hi,
I’m Mai, an international student from Vietnam. I might be among the group of outdated people with technology but I want to join in Online journalism to catch up with the world and my daughter’s growth.
Online media in my country is still in the first stage of development as television is still dominating the media market. You can hire me as a TV journalist, news presenter,...