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My dearest readers,

I haven't posted anything on this blog for awhile, and I will continue to do so for several more weeks. My life has been changing quite a bit, and I am trying to keep up with it. People say that we spend more time on what truly important to us, but I don't agree with the statement at all. Depends on the moment and locations, there are certain things that we simply have to do even though we don't really give them a squat; and there are people and things that we can gladly die to protect, yet we have to give up on them for less relevant matters sometimes. I am taking a break from blogging doesn't mean I have lost my joy of writing or I no longer value my readers as highly.

In the near future, this blog will be updated again and will continue to serve you in its humble way. For now, you may want to check out my older posts. I have blogged since 2006 and you very well may have missed a lot of interesting posts. And please give me comments or at least click the like/dislike button. Feedbacks are as warm and sweet as a group hug.

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  1. Thanks for the little update, Anh! I'll be praying for you as you adjust to this new phase of life.
    ~Miss A

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