Thirty & Ba Mươi

When I turned thirty, my daughter turned one and I joined a startup.

I remember the sleepless nights and the constant struggle to balance work and life, but what stands out most is how blessed I was to have a supportive wife and family.

While I worked long hours building a web team and product, my wife and family carried everything I missed at home.

I had little time for myself, but I did have the thirty-minute train commute to and from work, on the days I was not catching a cab home at two in the morning.

That commute became my personal time. I spent it people-watching and reflecting.

Those wandering thoughts turned into a small collection of notes. As I celebrate my 31st birthday, I want to share a few of those reflections from when I was thirty with my family and friends.

This is my simple way of saying thank you to my wife, daughter, and family. Thank you.

One note: if the title is in English, the piece was written in English. If the title is in Vietnamese, it was written in Vietnamese. I will translate them someday, or whenever the mood strikes.

Here is Thirty & Ba Mươi. Thank you for reading and giving me the opportunity to share these thoughts with you.