After 39 years since the U.S officially pulled out of Vietnam, most of the Vietnamese still talked about the United States as the dreamland of freedom and opportunities. ¬Not to mention how much I had been wishing to be in this dreamland. Surely, when I had been waiting long enough, a new chapter of my life was coming. It was 2014 when I was unbelievably at the U.S Embassy of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam to participate the applicant interview to settle my new life in the United States. On the night before the interview day, I kept reminding myself that this might be the only chance to restart my life, and have brighter future for my family. With this in mind, I checked my supporting documents over and over again because I did not allow myself for
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Surprisingly, it was a beautiful sunny morning even Vietnam was in rainy season. Because of that, I could feel it was a good start. After taking a cool shower to refresh, I chose my favorite hot pink dress because I believed that color would bring me luck. Not to mention my hair was so nice and neat. At the same time, my mom had my breakfast, xôi đậu (mung bean sticky rice) ready. Even though it was my least favorite food, she wanted me to have it for breakfast because đậu meant pass in Vietnamese . While we having breakfast together, my mom said: "I was so worried about your interview that made me could not sleep last night." She continued: "It is the forth of July, not a good day for such an important interview". Every her single word woke me up once again because the number four, and seven were considered unlucky number in Vietnamese culture. Taking a deep breath, I looked at her worried eyes, tenderly hold her hand and responded: "Mom, no more worry, no more waiting." I said confidently: "From deep inside, I can feel this is my chance and this is the right time. I have been waiting long enough." Then I think: "Everyone should deserve a fresh start. So do I." Without delay, right after finishing the breakfast, I decided to leave the house, and go to the U.S Embassy because I did not want to wait for any half of a
Surprisingly, it was a beautiful sunny morning even Vietnam was in rainy season. Because of that, I could feel it was a good start. After taking a cool shower to refresh, I chose my favorite hot pink dress because I believed that color would bring me luck. Not to mention my hair was so nice and neat. At the same time, my mom had my breakfast, xôi đậu (mung bean sticky rice) ready. Even though it was my least favorite food, she wanted me to have it for breakfast because đậu meant pass in Vietnamese . While we having breakfast together, my mom said: "I was so worried about your interview that made me could not sleep last night." She continued: "It is the forth of July, not a good day for such an important interview". Every her single word woke me up once again because the number four, and seven were considered unlucky number in Vietnamese culture. Taking a deep breath, I looked at her worried eyes, tenderly hold her hand and responded: "Mom, no more worry, no more waiting." I said confidently: "From deep inside, I can feel this is my chance and this is the right time. I have been waiting long enough." Then I think: "Everyone should deserve a fresh start. So do I." Without delay, right after finishing the breakfast, I decided to leave the house, and go to the U.S Embassy because I did not want to wait for any half of a