#60: There’s something about me…

Posted: April 14, 2010 
Filed under: 4love, my books, travel
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4 years ago, I never thought I would be an author, not even a photographer! I thought I was going to be a diplomat, and indeed, I was!

So, 4 years went by and things were changed – in ways out of all anticipations.

I have started writing blog since my mom allowed me and my brother to register an ADSL service at home. And since when, I have unearthed loads of uncovered self – abilities. Oh man, did not know I am that good, hehehe! I got addicted to forums and blogs. I had a great forum that became a mind-massage room for all of my friends. And then I started to be heard around the internet, as ADSL was getting more and more popular in households in Vietnam.

I got hacked, I got mad, I got crazy, I was crazily happy with all the things happened to me on the screen. People said I was crazy and wasted lot of time for those “unreal” things. What does it mean by “unreal”? Whatever things happen that make you happy or mad, whether in shapes or not, they are real!

Do you see those books and photos? They are totally real, out from the internet!

People got doubts about what I was doing, whatever I tried to share or show. They even made rumors or cursed on my name. They put me on press with made-up scandals. Yet time is the best answer. Today, I was sent message: “How can I be like you?”

In order to show people how interesting my life is, I have to try hard. I have to make my life more interesting, I have to learn things, I have to train myself to be better. Well, it may seems like I am trying so hard to show off, but the great results at the end, are all on me, and for me! Things come naturally!

People asked me: You write like a very amateur person, how come your book is the best seller?

The answer is: It is because I write…like you do. I write like you write, I tell stories of my life which are happening to you too. I am just like you; perhaps it is just the way of sharing.

People asked me: How come you travel a lot? You said you don’t have money!

The answer is: I write my life, I photograph my life, that’s how I get traveling. People pay me to write and photograph whatever I would see and feel, about me, or about them.

People asked me: You seem to be happy all the time? Do you have any sorrows?

The answer is: No I am not happy all the time. I have lot of sorrows and worries. Life is not perfect. No one’s is. But I love being optimistic and I don’t have to show you everything!

People asked me: How come you seem to have an adventurous and exciting life?

The answer is: It is because I want it to be like that!

People ask me a lot. But the answer is all about CHOICES. You make your own life’s decisions. And we don’t know anything about tomorrow, just live the way you can and you want to!

You have seen my photography, here are my books:

OK. This might look scary to you.
There are 7 books in total. 6 of which is my first book: “New York love stories” with 6 different covers for 6 different editions. So actually it is just 1 book.

“New York love stories” was number one best seller in Vietnam in 2007 (not to be compared with hot – financial books).
The one in the middle is my second book, freshly-released. Perhaps it is the only cover, because I am not going to reprint the book. It was published as gifts to my family and friends, and people who care for me. It’s mission has completed!

Like I told you, I could never imagine they are mine one day! Life is full of surprises!