Thursday, February 16, 2006

Lunch With Best Friends

Finally, I found time for lunch with my best friends, Tuyet, Thao and Lien. I don't really know why I didn't go to my best friends' houses in the first few days there. I feel bad as I write this post.

I suppose the reason why is that Tet is a family occasion most of all. I spent my time at home and playing tennis with my sister. We had such a great time there. So, finally, on the last day before I left there, Thao, Lien and Tuyet invited me out for lunch at a restaurant along the river, which is such a great place to eat, peaceful, quiet and delicious food. We ordered too much food as usual - a hot pot, frog, cuttle fish, prawn, fish and different kinds of salad.

We chatted about so many things, about who will get married first or who can afford to get married...I always feel so good being with them, so much laughing and jokes. After the meal, my friends wanted to go to the fortune teller. We found a place but so many people were waiting because having your fortune told at the beginning of the lunar new year is very popular. I had to catch the train to Saigon so we decided to do it next time.

A few months ago I gave up using a mobile phone but my friend, Tuyet, gave me one saying "you have to use a mobile because we all need to message each other to inform that we are all still alive", so I have to use a mobile phone again. It was great to catch up with them.

14 comments:

slurp! said...

beautiful place to dine with friends. the chopsticks looks longer then usual :P

short SMS text do help keeps the bonding when you are away from friends

Anonymous said...

Tuyet is a total hottie....what's her number?

Tim Rice said...

Ah, spending time with close friends and good food. What could be better?

As always, your posts are delicious.

krisTi said...

what is it you do in vietnam??!!

Van Cong Tu said...

Hi,
Yes, You are right Anonymous, Tuyet is a really hot girl but I dont hink i can give you her number hehe.
Kristi, I am working in a 5 star restaurant as a assistant of director.
Tim rice, Yes, being with best friends with good food, even better !!!
Slurp, sometimes too many messages driving you crazy mate hehe

Anonymous said...

I understand about Tuyet but how about Kristi she's also a hottie! You get all the chicks even the Viet Kieu!

Aarya said...

Its really good to have food with close friends. I love that..Looks like you had a great time with ur friends.

Jade L Blackwater said...

I'm glad you had a chance to enjoy some time with friends... I only see my closest friends maybe once a year, and use email to keep in touch. It was nice of Tuyet to get you a mobile cell so you could connect with them all. :)

Crystal said...

Food with friends...is there anything better in life?! ;-) I couldn't live without my mobile, it is a MUST to have one these days.

Van Cong Tu said...

Hi Anonymous , Because I am a nice guy:)
Aarya,JLB, Crystal Yes, I love bieng with my good friends and eating good food makes it even better :)

Anonymous said...

Hi, my name is Tom Pham. I was born in Nha Trang in 1969 and my family left in 1975. I live in New York City now. Recently, I've been trying to reclaim my lost heritage. Learning about my home country, it's language, and people. I will return to Vietnam for a holiday in October. I wanted to thank you for your blog. So interesting!

Van Cong Tu said...

Glad to know that you enjoyed reading my blog. I think you'll have a nice holiday.

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I like food

Unknown said...

Thank nice post.