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Me — as I am

“Your life is a result of choices you made, and some people are meant to cross your path for a reason. Shine your light!”

Where I am

I'm living in a small village called Fagerstrand (which means "beautiful beach"). The village is located about 25km southwest from the center of Oslo, Norway. Embraced by mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords, the country itself is a piece of jewel.

My education

I have a B.Sc in Programming & Networks and a M.Sc in Information Security from Department of Informatics (IFI), University of Oslo (UiO). I have also taken several courses in Public Administration as well as Japanese language.

My job

I'm working in mnemonic’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) department as Consultant and Solutions Specialist within Information Security. Formerly I was employed as IT Security Analyst at mnemonic’s Security Operations Center (SOC).

My interest

I love Legos, gadgets, photography and Doraemon (๑˃ᴗ˂) I love to travel and discover the beauty of nature, see the world and express it in my own language through my photos. Learning new languages and exploring Japan are also essential parts of my life.

My footsteps into the world

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My origin — I was born in Saigon, Vietnam 0x27 years ago (๑>◡<๑) When I was a child, sometimes I wished I could sit on a plane and flight to LegoLand. I have never thought it could happen someday. A dream is a wish your heart makes. And that was a dream of a little boy.

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My first step — I finally made it to Oslo as a student at UiO. At that time, it was just the feeling of being in a country where "nobody cares who you are and where you came from". And nobody cared, literally. Kinda miracle I'm still alive after so many years passing by ♡(>ᴗ•)

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New step every day — I can't even realize since when Norway became my home (not just a place to come and go, but a place to care). I have learnt more than I thought I could, and opportunities came to me in many ways I didn't expect ⸜(*ˊᗜˋ*)⸝ That's a flow of life, and I appreciate it, indeed!

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Keep moving forward — Everyday I smile and keep writing the next page of my life's journal (≧◡≦) ♡

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My favorite cities

OsloOslo, Norway If you want to sit on the top of the Opera house, watch the sun set, enjoy the view of the sea and the mountain at the same time, then come to Oslo :-) The face of the city keeps changing. Oslo has become a capital of contemporary architecture with modern landmarks by world-class architects as an emergence of a brand new skyline.
OsakaOsaka, Japan Besides the beauty of the landscape and its history, Osaka is known as a city of “kuidaore” which translates literally as “eat till you drop”. Osaka also provides shopaholics with an irresistible experience where there really is something for everyone, from cutting-edge fashion, cute novelty items to goods of the highest luxury. Osaka offers everything!
LondonLondon, England Standing on the River Thames, London has too much to offer. London is a leading global city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, media, research and development, tourism, and transport. Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, British Museum, Harry Potter Studio, The Lion King Musical, etc. You name it!

VIETNAM - Viêt Nam quê tôi

Cho tôi xin một vé đi tuổi thơ.

Con người

Người Việt Nam hiền hoà và thân thiện. Người Sài Gòn chất phác, thật thà mà cũng rất đỗi hào sảng. Tôi nhớ về một Sài Gòn bộn bề và nhộn nhịp với những cái nắng gay gắt hay những cơn mưa bất chợt, nhưng đâu đó bạn sẽ luôn bắt gặp những tiếng cười giòn giã. Quanh năm chỉ có mỗi hai mùa mưa nắng, người Sài Gòn dường như cũng chợt nắng chợt mưa.

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People

Vietnamese people are gentle and friendly. Saigon people are simple, honest, but also very generous. I remember a messy and bustling Saigon with harsh sunshine or sudden rains, but somewhere you can always hear crisp laughter. There are only two seasons all year round in Saigon (rainy and sunny), Saigonese's emotion seems to change suddenly just like the weather.

Văn hoá

Với chiều dài lịch sử ngàn năm, Việt Nam giữ cho mình một nền văn hoá đa dạng và phong phú. Không ngừng học hỏi và sáng tạo, người Việt đã và đang hình thành nên những giá trị văn hoá mang đậm tính dân tộc. Có lẽ văn hoá ẩm thực là điều làm tôi cảm thấy thú vị nhất. Ngoài "phở" ra, bạn có biết chúng tôi có bao nhiêu loại "noodle soups" không? :-)

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Culture

With a history of thousand years, Vietnam has kept a diverse and rich culture. Constantly learning and creating, Vietnamese people have been forming cultural values with bold national character. Probably the culinary culture is what interests me the most. Besides "phở", do you know how many kinds of noodle soup we have? :-)

Phong cảnh

Tôi vẫn luôn tự hào về vẻ đẹp của quê hương trải dài khắp các tỉnh thành từ Bắc chí Nam. Từ những vùng cao nguyên hoang sơ, những bãi biển cát trắng lấp lánh trong nắng, cho tới những đô thị sầm uất hay những vùng quê hiền hoà yên bình trong những câu ca. Bạn đã một lần đến thăm Việt Nam? Có lẽ bạn sẽ muốn quay trở lại trong một ngày không xa.

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Nature

I'm always proud of my homeland's beauty that stretches across provinces from North to South. From the pristine highlands or the sparkling white sand beaches, to the bustling urban areas or peaceful peaceful countryside in the songs. Have you ever visited Vietnam? If yes, I guess you'd like to come back soon. Otherwise, you know it's time :-)

Cuộc sống

Cuộc sống người Việt, nhất là người Sài Gòn, ngày nay đã trở nên tấp nập và nhộn nhịp hơn bao giờ hết. Người người nhà nhà tất bật với cuộc sống mưu sinh, nhưng cũng không quên dành nhiều thời gian tụ tập bạn bè sau những buổi tan ca hay những dịp lễ tết. Những lúc lắng lại tôi lại nhớ những ngày tuổi thơ dữ dội nhưng cũng rất êm đềm không nhiều đắn đo.

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Lifestyle

The life of Vietnamese people, especially the Saigonese, is getting more lively and bustling than ever. Family members are busy with their livelihoods, yet they do not forget to spend valuable time with friends after the work or on their holidays. When I sit back, I recall my fiercely childhood days, carefree days without much hesitation.

Sài Gòn là hoài niệm, là thanh xuân của rất nhiều người.

NORWAY - Mitt Norge

Livet er en reise. Hva som venter bak neste sving, vet bare den som går videre.

Folket

"Nordmenn er kalde og sjenerte." Dette hadde jeg faktisk trodd på en stund til jeg møtet min første lærer i norsk, min første sjef og etterhvert mine gode norske venner og naboer. En typisk nordmann er kanskje like kald som norsk vinter, samtidlig er de veldig støttende og imøte-kommende. Livet mitt hadde blitt helt annerledes uten dem.

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People

"Norwegians are cold and shy." I did actually believe this for a while until I met my first Norwegian teacher, my first boss and then my Norwegian friends and neighbors. A typical Norwegian is perhaps as cold as the Norwegian winter, at the same time they are very supportive and welcoming. My life would have been completely different without them.

Kulturen

"Åh, dette er så norsk, altså." Hva er dette å si for deg? Hva er egentlig "norske verdier"? Kanskje ingen har konkret svar på disse spørsmålene, men det er klart at norske verdier har dannet det såkalt "norsk kultur" som vi bekjenner oss til i dag. Likestilling, ytrings-frihet og menneske-rettigheter er blant annet de moderne verdiene nordmenn setter pris på.

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Culture

"Oh, this is so Norwegian, you know." What does this mean for you? What exactly are "Norwegian values"? Perhaps no one has a concrete answer to these questions, but it's clear that Norwegian values have formed the so-called "Norwegian culture" that we profess today. Gender equality, freedom of expression and human rights are among the modern values Norwegians appreciate.

Naturen

"Naturen vår er norsk kultur på sitt vakreste." Gjennom årene har jeg hatt flotte muligheter til å se Norge fra forskjellige vinkler. Fra strandsone til villmark. Fra høyfjell til fjord. Fra isbre til midnattsol. Utrolig vakkert og spektakulært. Norsk vinter har sin egen sjarm mens norsk sommer er kanskje den beste tiden i året å utforsøke landets skjønnhet.

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Nature

"Our nature is Norwegian culture at its most beautiful." Over the years, I have had great opportunities to see Norway from different angles. From beaches to wilderness. From high mountains to fjords. From glacier to midnight sun. Incredibly beautiful and spectacular. Norwegian winter has its own charm while Norwegian summer is perhaps the best time of year to explore the country's beauty.

Livet

"Du snakker bra norsk da." Skal jeg ta imot dette som et komplement? Noen ganger føler man seg alene og ekskludert selv om man har gjort sitt beste for å integrere i samfunnet. Livet er utfordringende når man startet helt på nytt i et fremmed land med stor overgang. Er livet i Norge såpass vanskelig? Neida, jeg trives hver dag i dette landet :-)

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Lifestyle

"You speak good Norwegian tho." Should I accept this as a complement? Sometimes you feel alone and excluded even though you have tried your best to integrate into the society. Life is challenging when you started all over again in a foreign country with a significant transition. Is life in Norway so difficult? No, I thrive every day in this country :-)

Å eg veit meg eit land langt der oppe mot nord, med ei lysande strand mellom høgfjell og fjord.

JAPAN - 私の日本

残り物には福がある。There is luck in the last helping.

人 「Hito」

私にとって、日本の人達はいつもフレンドリーで温かいです。言葉の壁があるにもかかわらず、必要なときにはいつでも助けてくれます。一番印象に残っているのは、JRの職員の方がくれた紙に書かれていた「I pray for your trip in your Japan being splendid」という言葉です。外国人観光客の私に対してでも分け隔てのない。おもてなしの心を感じました。

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People

I found that Japanese people are always friendly and warm-hearted. They are willing to help you whenever you need despite the language barrier. What reminds me the most is probably a piece of paper given to me by a JR staff saying that: "I pray for your trip in your Japan being splendid". I can feel their hospitality, even though I'm just a foreign tourist.

文化 「Bunka」

日本の文化はとてもユニークです。お祭りや名物、お土産など、地域ごとにそれぞれ異なる美しい文化があります。茶道や伝統的な生け花などの芸術は、私が最も興味を持っている文化の一つです。また、日本の芸術的な料理も、より深く知りたいものの一つです。



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Culture

Japan has a unique national culture. Each region has its own cultural beauty, from unique festivals to a variety of specialties and souvenirs. The art of tea ceremony and traditional flower arrangement are some of the cultural features that interest me the most. Besides, Japanese culinary art is always one of the first things I want to explore.

自然 「Shizen」

日本には、富士山の美しさ以外にも、昔ながらの美しさが残る田園地帯から、西洋の息吹が感じられるお花畑まで、多くの隠れた宝物のような自然があります。寺院建築もとても印象深いです。電車の中に座って、桜の儚い美しさや、田舎の紅葉の美しさに心打たれることを想像してみてください。


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Nature

Japan still keeps many hidden treasures besides the beauty of Mt. Fuji. From the countryside that still retains the ancient beauty to the flower fields with western breath. Temple architecture also leaves a deep impression. Imagine that you sit on a train and admire the fragile beauty of cherry blossoms or the heartbreaking beauty of autumn leaves along the country.

生活 「Seikatsu」

地方での生活は経験したことがありませんが、それでも桜の国の人々の、他とは異なる暮らしぶりを知ることができたように思います。窮屈な東京の、閉じ込められているように思える生活、高野山の僧侶たちの穏やかで素朴な生活、そして、江戸時代を感じさせる木曽の生活など、ここでの生活の多様性にはいつも驚かされます。

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Lifestyle

Although I have never experienced life as a local, I could somehow see different lifestyles of people from the country of cherry blossoms. It's a life where everything seems always claustrophobic in a cramped Tokyo. It's a peaceful and simple life of the monks on Mount Koya. Then again brings us back in time to live a life of the Edo people in Kiso Valley. The diversity of life here always amazes me.

七転び八起き。 Fall seven times, stand up eight.

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