Quynh Nguyen

Joined March 2025

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Writer. Gardener. Knitter of Easy Garments.

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Learning A New Skill as a Grown Up
I turned 40 earlier this year. Old yet? At the age of 40, my mother already had someone, her nephew's son, who called her "grandma". My mother used to say it made her feel so old then.
By Quynh Nguyen8 months ago in Education
The Quiet Romantic Sunrise View Over Mount Bromo
There are several viewpoints along the way from the nearest village, Cemoro Lawang, to the top, including Seruni and the highest point Penanjakan. However, we hiked past all the official viewpoints and were pleased that we stopped where we did. Without the chairs and stalls, there were way fewer people present (maybe 10 in total), which meant less noise and fewer selfie sticks to ruin the serenity of the sunrise. Ideally arrive early to get a good spot. We arrived somewhat later than the first - Instagram perfect - couple, hence missed out on a picnic spot right at the edge. We were, however, early enough to get a good spot to mount our camera and to see the very first light in absolute silence (before two other groups chose to join us).
By Quynh Nguyen9 months ago in Humans
Doboro, the tiger without tail
Doboro, the young tiger without a tail, walked through the jungle with his head low. The other animals often laughed at him. “A tiger without a tail? How strange!” they would say. No matter how fast he ran or how strong he was, they only saw what he lacked.
By Quynh Nguyen10 months ago in Fiction
The Pre-Wedding Story
Two weeks before my wedding, my mother appealed for a second bridal outfit: a white wedding dress. I resented her for the short notice during a period of madness, but I did it anyway.
By Quynh Nguyen10 months ago in Humans
Honey bees and Their Swam
A honey bee has a honey stomach So she can leave her hive Spare the room for the younger to chance through summer When a bee leaves her home
By Quynh Nguyen10 months ago in Poets
My Little Boy
One day, I'll tell you The story of the day you were born In the common language for whoever is there Whether they're Dutch or Vietnamese
By Quynh Nguyen10 months ago in Poets
Encountering Impatient Drivers on Their Fast Cars
I live in the Netherlands, a country with an average of 1.3 bikes per person. Many things ease the cycling practice here, from the flatness of the land to the extensive network of bike lanes. Also, cyclists almost always have the right of way ("voorang" in Dutch) when encountering motorised vehicles.
By Quynh Nguyen10 months ago in Humans