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Below is the journal my mother wrote in October 2015, when I first went to the US to study. Her words capture the mix of emotions, challenges, and growth we both experienced during that time. “Mom, I want to study abroad. Do you have the money to send me?” “No,” I replied immediately, without hesitation. […]

Sài Gòn mưa trưa nắng sớm Tìm cho ra ngôi quán êm. Hẹn nhau mưa xanh như lá. Hẹn nhau trong nắng mượt mà… “Amidst Saigon’s midday rain and early sunshine Let’s seek out a quiet café. Let’s meet where the rain is as green as leaves. Let’s meet in the silky sunlight…” The warm,