Yearly Archives: 2025

Been noticing a lot of Asian hate as of late. Similar to what happened with brown people after 9-11, but that ended and was replaced with the pandemic. Do we need an Alien invasion to end this racial tension and unite us as one? Perhaps, or maybe that's just how it goes and we just have to live with it. You have to be a truly enlightened being to see others for what they really are - but we are biological beings - and I'm not sure if it's even possible to bypass our inherent genetic makeup. So, what do we do about it? Well, I've said it before and I 'll say it again, communication is key, but not everyone wants the truth (for bad reasons) - and we'll be worse off for it. Anyway, I'll keep writing - that's all I know. -Van, September 6, 2025

I'm finally starting to get over it. I've realized now that justice was served. And that there is nothing I need to do. Let's just leave it at that. Things seem to always work itself out - in mysterious ways. Karma is real. God is good. I can now finally move forward with my book and my comedy without the baggage of the past. Once again, vague, but this will be the last time I mention it. Van, September 2, 2025.

Leaving Venice today, heading south to Little Saigon for a few weeks. Been in North Hollywood/Santa Monica for almost 3 months now. The people here are diverse and liberal; majority tourists. I stick out like a sore thumb, but weirdly feel like a part of the community. The plan has always been to visit the south, where they have the biggest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. And to be honest, I haven't had one good bowl of pho the whole time - so let's see. Excited, but nervous - still can't get m out of my mind - but fuck it, onto the next one! -Van, August 31, 2025