The Tao of Thao

The joy of living with no regrets

Monday, March 29, 2010

Sad day...

It is as if the whole universe around me understands what it is like to say good bye to someone you love for a long while. Weather is gloomy, cold and the wind whistles so strong that I thought someone called my name.

My grandma passed away early this morning, 12 years after my grandpa. She had suffered a lot during her last days, so our family was prepared to let her go but I still feel pain. I wonder why it is that every time we are about to not see someone for a long time that we remember them the most.

I remember my grandma's skinny body, her loving smile and the way she told me how beautiful my name is when I asked her why she had chosen ' Thao' as my name. I remember the way she prepared meals for our family, the way she careful chose the ingredients in the market, the way she cooked my grandpa's favourite dishes and bought for us, my sister and I, our favourite desserts. I remember how she took care of my sister and I when were sick or when I was in the hospital. I remember how she told me that ' you are lucky to go to school, I couldn't go to school, education will make a man has respect for you' and then she patiently learnt how to read and write. I remember her courage to protect our home when grandpa was in prison. I remember her going to visit grandpa, always on time, always with the best foods in the house.

I cry and cry each time my mind brings back a memory of her to me but I will see her again, I hope to find my grandma's strength, courage and love in the next coming years of my life... until I will see her again.

Con thuong va mai mai nho ve ba.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Ninja Assassin

Ok, so I can't help hiding my love for Kung Fu ;-) and martial arts. Then again which Asian does not like kung fu or Bruce Lee (I will paint him soon). I did not like watching boxing or anything but when it comes to kung fu, my eyes just get bigger ;-).

Recently came across Ninja Assassin movie and loved it, the guy who was Raizo in the movie is the Korean actor, Rain (weird)-I, of course watched him in many Korean comedies, thought he was gay ;-). Man, he completely changes in Ninja Assassin, and he acts good!

I love the fighting in the movie even though well, lots of blood and kinda violence but then again, it's NINJA. Reminded me of Kill Bill but this one is so much better!

Anyway, talking about a complete story now, many young children and teenagers are addicted to online games. I have always had a thing against computer games, I think teenagers and children are now exposed to this type of entertainment danger, they know nothing about the pleasure of walking bare feet, climbing trees...like we did. Parents are too "busy" to educate their children and to be honest that is not an excuse for not making time for your children. They compensate their time by spoiling their kids. I have witnessed some Vnese couples who raise their kids and I felt such a disappointment. I don't have kids so, I know I can't say Sh*t about how ones raise their children but serious people just stop educating their kids even in the smallest thing as being polite.

That program which says "Short training-Learn to become a useful person" that they are doing with the young Vnese addicted online gamers should have also been given to adults!