Monthly Archives: October 2011

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Saigonese

So happy that we pulled off a real Happy Halloween last night together with some Filipino families in our area. Sam was in a pumpkin costume assisted by his Daddy with a pirate hat and eye-patch as they went Trick … Continue reading →

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More on Earnest

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Saigonese

Here’s one of the best part of Dragonfly Theatre Company’s adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest:

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Saigonese

We’ve been missing a lot of concerts and theater shows in Manila that when I told Manuel about Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is being shown at the Youth World Theatre, he agreed instantly.  Would you believe the … Continue reading →

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Khoa Le

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Saigonese

  Had a lovely afternoon chat with 29-year old digital artist, Khoa Le yesterday! My first thought was — I should have met her months ago so I could have recommended her for Saigon Singles!  She is so pretty!  But … Continue reading →

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Hello Saigon Turns 1: My Favorite Things

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Saigonese

I love Oprah — especially her annual edition of Oprah’s Favorite Things where she gives away a lot of awesome stuff to her audience!  She’s one of those people who believes that giving away actually allows you to have more … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Saigonese

During my elementary days, the easiest snack my nanny would pack is milk chocolate and cupcake. For the milk chocolate it has always been Nestle but for the cupcake — I forgot the brand name.  But what is popular in … Continue reading →

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Excited for November The Word HCMC

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Saigonese

Was finally able to visit The Word office. You wouldn’t believe that this unassuming building could churn out a brilliant and entertaining magazine month after month! And I’m all excited for next month’s issue because I would like to see … Continue reading →

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70 Days till Christmas!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Saigonese

Can we skip Halloween and just get on with the holiday festivities? I love Christmas!  With kids around, Christmas is doubly special! Remember Vietnam Quilts?  They’re selling nice Christmas decors too and though they don’t come cheap, they definitely help … Continue reading →

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Halloween Party, anyone?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Saigonese

Halloween is a couple of weeks away and I’m trying to get friends and their kids into celebrating this occasion.  This Western tradition isn’t really observed in Asia — but it’s nice to see kids play dress up and have … Continue reading →

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31 Days Countdown…

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Saigonese

11 months ago, I wrote my first entry in Hello Saigon. By that time, my family has been living in Vietnam for 15 months.  As a serial blogger (if you knew me, you’d know that I have several blogs swirling … Continue reading →

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