Personal Journey

Life rarely moves in a straight line. Sometimes it takes unexpected turns that lead us back to places we never imagined returning to.

Before becoming a student again, I spent many years working in different roles, including public service and entrepreneurship. Those experiences taught me many lessons about responsibility, leadership, and the realities of contributing to society. Yet at some point, I realized that learning never truly stops, and that sometimes the most meaningful step forward is to return to the classroom with new questions and a different perspective on life.

In this section, I share reflections from my personal journey – moments of learning, challenges, and small discoveries that happen along the way. It is a space where I document what it feels like to start again, to grow through new experiences, and to continue learning not only from books, but from life itself.

Through these stories, I hope to remind others that growth does not have an age or a fixed path. Sometimes the courage to keep learning, even after many chapters of life have already passed, can open the door to entirely new journeys.

  • Befriending Solitude, Nurturing Peace with Gratitude

    On October 20, 2022, I woke up to rain and the first biting cold of the season. Years ago, as a carefree student, I would run outside in just a thin shirt to welcome the wind. Now, after some health struggles, I find myself layering clothes, sipping a hot cup of turmeric milk, and taking…

  • Happiness ISN’T Out There

    I wrote this on November 10, 2022 when I was a teacher in Vietnam “Happiness doesn’t come from outside. Happiness comes from within. As usual, no matter how busy the day gets, I always carve out a little time for myself to reflect: What did I accomplish? What’s still unfinished? What brought me joy? What…

  • It all Begins with A Dream

    This is a post from my personal blog in 2022, specifically written on October 18, 2022.It was originally in Vietnamese, but now I’ve translated it into English to share with my friends here in Hawaii. “Today Facebook reminded me of this day 10 years ago when my university friend and I went to the Fine…

I’m Heidi 🌺

A Vietnamese girl living in Hawaii, blending aloha vibes with my love for learning, teaching, and sharing life’s little details. Proudly made in Vietnam with Aloha spirit

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