Lan Huế

"lt always is darkest before sunrise"

Cactus in the sun

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 8:23:29 AM


Cactus in the sun
This photo was meant for you on your birthday but I don't know why I did not choose it to give you. I'm managing to live without you. It's hard, too hard that I now think it's impossible. Please give me more strength to forget you, dearest.

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Comments

SngSoo Ann aka DesDes An Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:18:17 PM

Dear Lan,
this cactus is quite unique and looks like a star.U need time to let go,just dun stress yourself.Let it go naturally:up:

PainterWoman Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:23:14 PM

Beautiful photo but sad thoughts. Des is right. It looks like a star and things like this take time. Believe me, I know. There will always be the memories but, in time, the heartache goes away. Hugs to you.




Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Tuesday, November 25, 2008 5:12:02 PM

I suppose that you are asleep now. I had a short day at work. I came home at noon.yes

Huong Lan Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:32:28 AM

* Hi Des, thanks. I will get better soon. About the cactus, it is named Dragon's Paws as its "leaves" are like the paws of a dragon.

* Hi Pam, thanks for your warm hugs. I guess what I need now is time. Good night to you. smile

* Tyler, I'm at work now and ready to receive and reply business emails. Enjoy the snow and blackberries. bigsmile

Love to Des, Pam and Tyler,

Lan

Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Wednesday, November 26, 2008 4:29:58 AM

I will bet you are at lunch now!banana

SngSoo Ann aka DesDes An Wednesday, November 26, 2008 3:24:38 PM

Dragon paws is a cool nickname for this cactus.I like dragons too.

Chuc em vui ve

Des
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Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:05:32 PM

Hey Des, missed you this A.M.cool

ErErwandi01 Friday, November 28, 2008 12:51:30 AM

Kenapa cactus nya ?

Huong Lan Friday, November 28, 2008 1:15:31 AM

Well, cactus has some special meaning to me. It's the plant that shows me that everything will be fine if you suffer to go through the hard time. smile

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Friday, November 28, 2008 2:13:04 AM

I certainly hope that the "hard time" described in your writing is not a fact! You are too young and dear to have such love woes! IF TRUE, I tell you that such feelings of forlorn with slowly fade (not die) but be a memory of the happiness with little of the pain ( if you wish and pray for it), Lan! The cactus is amazing and beautiful. Thanks for sharing both the pic and the poem!

Huong Lan Friday, November 28, 2008 6:42:10 AM

Glenn, thanks for your kind words. Yeah, I should start praying for more happy days to come. smile

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Friday, November 28, 2008 10:21:31 AM

I am thinking that your prayers will be answered as you are tender hearted and true. And as I will be praying for that too!

I will be off to St. Augustine this morning after taking a few more winks!
So, if I do not get right to any replies per PM or here, you will know why! Hugs to you!!

Huong Lan Friday, November 28, 2008 11:14:33 AM

Thanks, Glenn. Wish you a nice trip. smile

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Friday, November 28, 2008 2:26:16 PM

I was just "out the door" , and saw this sub. Thank you for your wishes. I feel even better now! Bye bye, Lan. See you tonight.

ErErwandi01 Friday, November 28, 2008 11:38:28 PM

G'morning Lan...smile
Actually I hope you to explain 2 me throught bahasa Indonesia...I know U can..smile but no problem..
Ok thanks Lan happy

Glenn Uttuttopia Saturday, November 29, 2008 2:29:37 AM

The day turned almost into disaster, Lan! When I got as far as Daytona Beach (40 miles) I found ungodly traffic, because of the auto racing going on there. It took me 45 minutes to bypass it. I did not get to working on the house until 1PM (after lunch of course) haha, I was able to get the towel racks up and mow the lawn. How was your day?

Huong Lan Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:58:04 AM

@ Erwandi: Maaf, bahasa Indoku belom bagus jadi aku harus pakai bhs Inggis. bigsmile

@ Gleen: It 10:55 am in VN now. The sun is to shine but he still hides behind thick clouds, Glenn. Wish to have someone accompany me going out. I plan to go to the pagoda tomorrow. Do you wanna accompany me? bigsmile

Good nite to you!

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:04:53 AM

It is 11PM here. If it is such an nice sunny day and you are so nice then who could pass up a chance to be at your side! It will have to be in heart and mind however, as the funds for airfare have flown with the economy here in the USA! I had my retirement funds in the stock market and have lost about 30% in the last couple of months! Will you allow it to be in heart and mind, my fair lady!

Huong Lan Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:42:41 AM

Sure. yes Got to take a nap now. It will rain soon...

Dorakiss2303 Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:59:01 AM

oh. it's nice. bigsmile
I have one and somtimes it has flowers, red and small...

Glenn Uttuttopia Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:04:27 AM

I will bring an umbrella for our day out later! OK? Sleep well, Princess!

Huong Lan Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:51:41 PM

@candy_cat: oh, really? Mine has small and white flowers. smile Wish you a lovely weekend, love. bigsmile

@Glenn: It's 7:50 pm now. Guess that you're still in bed. Enjoy your weekend, Glenn.

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Saturday, November 29, 2008 8:33:22 PM

3:30 PM hare now----just got back from going to yard sales with Grace and Heaven. Didn't find much to speak of myself ( a door lock for St. A and a 12X12X12 inch mirror cube to set stuff on, and some pig tales for the PC). Heaven was dying to eat at a BBQ place where we had eaten a couple of weeks ago. They called this week to say she had won the coloring contest she entered! She was very excited! haha

ErErwandi01 Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:32:42 AM

happy very happy that you talk to me throught bhs Indo...hmmm...thanks Lan...smile Have a nice week end...

Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7:07:41 PM

What is supposed to be wrong with your blog. It seems to be working alright, at this moment anyway....?confused

Huong Lan Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:34:23 AM

Hi Tyler, some of my friends cannot read my blogs written in Vietnamese. That's why I have to add another code to my "custom style" or whatever to make it readable. bigsmile

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:26:16 AM

I have never seen Vietnamese in your blogs, Lan! Of course I have not been exploring lately! I could not give you any advice about correcting your problem, as the finer workings of Opera are "Greek" to me! haha

I did want to find those pics of you and your mother at the gate the other day, but I could not locate them!

Huong Lan Wednesday, December 3, 2008 3:01:52 AM

Hi Glenn,

Hahahaha as you cannot read Vietnamese, you cannot say if the font is correct. bigsmile

For the photos of me and my mom, please go to the photo album named: "Me va toi" (My mom and myself).

Best,
Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Wednesday, December 3, 2008 3:59:05 AM

I will right how, dear Lan! You seem to be in a happy bigsmile mood today! happy

Huong Lan Wednesday, December 3, 2008 7:09:03 AM

I am. The sun is shining here, don't you know? bigsmile

Glenn Uttuttopia Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11:35:12 AM

You love the daylight hour, don't you! You seem to glow in them! haha

Huong Lan Wednesday, December 3, 2008 1:06:32 PM

I love both day and night; however, if it's daytime, it must be sunny. I enjoy the sun and its glory. bigsmile

Glenn Uttuttopia Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:07:20 PM

You are bright in more ways than one! haha

Huong Lan Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:27:35 PM

You make me so happy , Glenn.

Glenn Uttuttopia Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:32:10 PM

Like the sun? haha Oh! I am only 98.6 degrees F. haha
Cam on, Lan, it makes me feel good that I make you happy

Huong Lan Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:24:38 AM

Cam on, Glenn. smile

Glenn Uttuttopia Thursday, December 4, 2008 1:36:44 AM

You don't fool me! You said "thank you" haha
I think I need a few more words! Don't you?! You are welcome would be good right now! haha

Huong Lan Thursday, December 4, 2008 4:12:31 AM

Is this an online Vietnam lesson? bigsmile OK. "You're welcome" or "No problem" = "Khong co gi".

Chuc ngu ngon, Glenn. Don't forget to review the phrases in your dream. bigsmile

Glenn Uttuttopia Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:19:20 AM

Khong co gi, Lan! You are a good teacher, but I am not finding myself to be a good student (have to look up the words each time. It is 4:15 am now so yes Chuc ngu ngon and language dreams to me! haha

Huong Lan Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:22:05 AM

I'm at work now and will go to class in 40 minutes. Wondering why you wake up so early.

Chuc Glenn mot ngay vui ve. Wish you a nice day.

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:32:43 AM

Had to go down the hall! haha You to Lan! You will have to tell me about the class! Chuc ngu ngon!

Huong Lan Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:43:52 AM

Chuc ngu ngon? It's 4:45 pm here, Glenn. bigsmile

Glenn Uttuttopia Friday, December 5, 2008 1:23:27 AM

It is very hard for me to pass up my dark at night hours to sleep when it is that time in Vietnam, sweetness! You just wanted to say "Chuc ngu ngon?" Again!
It is past 8 AM there now, so you may be at work again!
So I should be saying Chuc ngu something I guess! Cuc ngu Moin! Yes? haha

Huong Lan Friday, December 5, 2008 9:16:46 AM

Hahahaha in this case, you should say "chuc Lan lam viec vui ve". Wish you enjoyed your work.

- chuc: wish
- lam viec: work
- vui ve: happy/happily

Hah, I think you should review what I "taught" you or you will forget it soon. bigsmile

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Friday, December 5, 2008 1:00:01 PM

You know! I feel so stupid! I can't remember on my own one word from one comment time until the next! I have to use my cheat sheet! haha I wonder if I have lost the ability to learn a language! Will not give up yet on you my sweet!

Huong Lan Friday, December 5, 2008 2:44:07 PM

Well, everything needs time. I'm sure you will master tieng Viet (Vietnamese) soon. bigsmile

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Saturday, December 6, 2008 12:50:13 AM

oh oh You have not given me "tieng" ! You must have the patience of one of the great masters!!I must spend more time to study, I am sure! Too bad you don't need help with English!

Huong Lan Sunday, December 7, 2008 6:30:34 AM

"Tieng" mean "language", Glenn. Who told you I didn't need help with my English? I do. bigsmile

I'm in the old town of Hoi An. Will come back hom this afternoon. I'm enjoying the sun here... smile

Lan

Glenn Uttuttopia Sunday, December 7, 2008 9:54:34 AM

I said that because I rarely find a single fault with your writing the English Tieng, Lan! You have been spending your day off from work at Hoi An? With family or friends? I will be sending you a bright surprise via email soon. Be happy! Glenn

Huong Lan Sunday, December 7, 2008 1:07:39 PM

Thanks for your praise, Glenn. I'm happy now with it. bigsmile

I've just been back home from Hoian. Feeling so tired after staying more than 3 hours in the bus. It's raining now in Hue. Cold and wet and dark.

Wish you enjoyed Sunday with your dear Grace and family. smile

Lan

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