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Saigon Fashionistas

// November 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Traveling

My trip to Vietnam had much more than food and adventure–let’s talk about FaShioN. Not only did I learn of some adorable designers that are making strides with style, but I also discovered local pros who know what to look for when it comes to trend. Now mind u, it’s not that I have doubt with the talents in Vietnam, it’s just that 5 years ago when I took my last trip- there was zilch to be seen when it came to the scene. Everyone was still sporting pajamas to the stores (love ya FOBS), and there was plenty of “Nada”, not “Prada”. Fast fwd 2010, Saigon’s scored a Louis Vuitton store, and shop owners like

Just another Wednesday…and update for YOU to “Take” from the Prayer Box

// February 11th, 2010 // 7 Comments » // Pray It Forward

I jumped out of bed today hoping it wasn’t raining. I have so much to do! Plan for my mission trip to Vietnam, (YES! I’m leaving in 3 weeks! More deets to come!), I have to renew my driver’s license (I’m soooo scared I’m gonna hafta take rewritten test. I’m gonna hafta bust a Sarah Palin, and I have all these things to send out in preparation for Chinese New Year. (What happened to the days I used to sit back and collect MY red envelopes of cash??)  Read more...

A special message from Heartbeat Vietnam to YOU for spreading the word!

// October 25th, 2009 // No Comments » // Mai News

Facebook friends, this message was emailed to me within 2 days of my video posting from Mimi Vu, my passionate contact from HBVN. I had to share this with you all because YOU are what’s getting us closer and closer to winning this 100k.

Please read, and click here to jump in and donate. Remember, it doesn’t matter how much, just that you take part every day you can until November 6th, when the contest ends. Thank you everybody…it’s hard to believe we’re saving lives thru one click.
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