Why I Started Heidiahihi 🌺

Aloha my friends,

My Vietnamese name is Hoa, which means flower in English. In Vietnamese, we usually place the “middle name” before the given name, and together they often create a meaningful phrase. In my case, it’s Ngọc Hoa: Ngọc means gemstone, and Hoa means flower. I guess my parents hoped I would be like my name: a flower made of gemstone. They were also inspired by the name of a Vietnamese princess. Well… I am their princess too. 🌸 But if you’re not sure how to pronounce it, you can simply call me Heidi. That’s also my name.

I always say “Ahihi” (like a hee hee) to spread happiness, which is why Heidi Ahihi was born. It’s all about happy vibes, joy, laughter, and positivity.

One of my favorite quotes is from Gandhi: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I love peace, positivity, and the journey of becoming a better version of myself. I remind myself often: I can’t give to others what I don’t have. That’s why I keep nourishing my inner peace and love for life. Of course, I face difficulties and I’m far from perfect, but I want to share how I overcome those challenges. For me, positivity isn’t a talent, it’s a skill. And I’d love to exchange stories with you about how we can all grow stronger together.

I deeply love the Vietnamese language. It’s too beautiful to explain in just a few words, so I’ll share more about it here, along with my country’s culture. Living across cultures brings daily challenges, but I hope we can share experiences and learn from each other to stay connected and closer.

I especially love making friends even though I’m introverted. I hope this blog helps me connect with more friends. I live in Hawaii now, while my parents are still in Vietnam. Honestly, I sometimes feel alone here as I return to college life. Going back to school at my age isn’t impossible, but it can be challenging. Still, I love it. I’m on the path to earning my second bachelor’s degree in a new major, and I hope to meet more friends who are also returning students. Maybe we can share our stories about studying alongside Gen Z and the new generations. That should be so much fun!

English is still my second language, and I want to master it more through this blog. For introverts like me, writing is such a wonderful way to communicate. I love writing, even though I sometimes worry about grammar mistakes or choosing the wrong words. But I believe I’ll get better if I keep writing daily and sharing my stories with you.

If you’ve read this far, I truly appreciate it. That means so much to me for my very first post. I used to write blogs in Vietnamese, and I may even translate some of them into English to share here.

Thank you so much. Mahalo 🌺