A Gift of Hmong Clothes
Posted on 31 October 2011 | 6 responses
My good friend Karen from Fresno CA had shipped me this wonderful Hmong outfit! She had handmade the entire outfit and sent it to me (after bugging her for a while)… She did such an amazing job with this outfit and I just absolutely love it! She also included a matching hat to go along with it too! I don’t match the type of hat she made but I will attempt to wear it, if all else feel I can wear the hat that I have. Glad I have a hand for sewing, the hat she sent be was a bit big so I had to resize it, which was a good thing, having it a bit bigger is always better than it being too small. It’s always easier to fix from big to small rather from small to big! I cannot wait until I am able to wear this for the new year!
BTW… the tutorial should be up shortly. I am currently working on it and should finish soon. I am just about done with the tutorial on the shirt, I will post it up as soon as it is done taping and editing. It’s so much easier now that I am getting the hang of it! Mine didn’t turn out as good as Karen’s but it’s still wearable. Karen’s style is more of the traditional way whereas mine is more of the easier way out. But I hope to get the tutorial out before the end of the week.
Hope everyone had a happy Halloween!
It’s Fall Inside the OFFICE! Seriously!
Posted on 29 October 2011 | 2 responses
Literally! Since it’s fall my work place had a little competition/contest going on in the office. Any participating members on each row decorate their row and best team wins $100. Theme was Fall Harvest. I thought my group did a wonderful job although we did not place anything. Our VP said our’s was very nice and classy, sounds great, sadly we did not place at all. The haunted house team won, how is that fall harvest? LOL But either way, we still have a great time. We had lots of fun working on the decor and it was work time too. 
Like my “Do Not Step On The Red Carpet” sign? LOL I had to put up the sign so that no one would step on our tablecloth red carpet . I took it off the day of the judging so that our judges can walk on it. lol
Simple Hmong Outfit
Posted on 20 October 2011 | 3 responses
About two weeks ago I started making this outfit, I did a horrible job at it so I had to go back and redo almost the whole outfit!! But after a few days of long hard manual labor I finally got it finished a few days ago!! I have a request on how to make a Hmong shirt, I have some fabric left and will be making a tutorial soon! Just thought I’ll share my latest work. This is my first attempt this year and I’ve realized after a long year I still remember how to make it. It’s very simple, I promise! Mine is not as good as the ones you’ll see at on sale or by others but it’s still something. Like I was telling a friend of mine, the outside looks pretty okay but the inside, UGLY! I didn’t do a great job with the inside, just made it sweet and fast.
So be on the lookout for a tutorial within in the next few weeks (after I finish all my papers and project, hopefully the first week of November).
It’s Sewing Time!
Posted on 19 October 2011 | 2 responses
I’ve done it again! Spoiling myself for no darn reason! So I found myself a new best friend! I know, I know, this is horrible of me! So…. I got myself 4 50% off Joann’s coupon and for the most part I love that store, I can totally live in that store if I can although I am not a creative person I still love Joann above all other craft stores. Anyways, I must had totally read the fine prints wrong so I thought I was able to use one of the 50% off on the sewing machine, boy was I wrong. Either way, I went ahead and got myself one anyways. I know it’s so stupid of me right, I have that large industrial sewing machine that belongs to my dad, but I ended up getting a smaller one, one that I can control better. So I guess from here on out I’ll try to to do more sewing…
How to Bead and Coin a Hmong Waist Band
Posted on 14 October 2011 | No responses
Per a request from K. Khaab here is the tutorial on “how to bead and coin a Hmong waist band”. I know it’s not the best but hopefully it is helpful. It’s a very easy task and as long as you follow my (horrible) instructions you’ll do perfectly well. If there are any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. For my request please ask and I’ll do my best to fulfill it, hopefully quick.
It Is Starting to Feel Like Autumn On Campus!
Posted on 13 October 2011 | No responses
It sure is feeling like autumn on campus!!! I cannot believe it, it’s already middle of October and I haven’t been posting much. I had midterm last week so I had been somewhat busy preparing for the midterm, well not really but I did have a paper due and was working on that paper.
Anyways, it sure has been feeling a lot like autumn here in Georgia. I don’t recall feeling the gradual weather change this year, I remember it was very very hot and before I know it it was already pretty cold, very windy and the leaves have already started changing color. It has been a very beautiful sight but by end of this month it’ll be much prettier than this. A few trees has already lost it’s leaves, a few trees have started to change color and some are still pretty green but with the wind and a few raindrop it has been feeling pretty autumn, my favorite season!
When I walked from the parking lot to the student center there was no sun in the sky and you can tell it can rain any minute now although there’s not much of a rain cloud. When I left the student center to head out to Building B the dark rain clouds had already hoover over building B (last image posted). As I walk I felt huge rain drops slowly hitting me and the ground but it wasn’t a lot to run for shelter, either way I always carry an umbrella with me. By the time I got to building B the rain had started somewhat pouring down. We’ve been experiencing a lot of rain this week, but it’s just what we need! Let’s all hope that the weather for the Georgia Hmong New Year well not be something like this week but simply perfect!! One month away!
Photo’s are taken from my new Driod Bionic, I am totally loving this phone! I sure don’t miss my Blackbarry tour at all! The only complaint I have is the battery life, besides that, I love it!!!!
Mus Zoo Vaj Hmoob-Song Translation
Posted on 5 October 2011 | No responses
I know I am a little late putting up this song, funny story, I heard this song the other day via youtube, you know how it works when we just brows youtube, we do come upon a lot of good stuff and then again a lot of bad stuff too. Well in this case I am upon this song “Mus Zoo Vaj Hmoob” which translate into “Farewell Vang Hmong” which Vang Hmong is the name given to our late leader General Vang Pao. Anyways I stumble upon this song and fell in love with it, I honestly almost cried while listening to this song a few days later just browsing on youtube again, I saw the cover of the album this song was in and I’ve realize I have had this song on my computer since July of this year! My friend had sent me this album and I had never really paid much attention to it. I know sad. So yesterday I finally gave this entire album the light of day and listen to it fully. Still not all that impressed with the album but the song it self is still beautiful! I’ll put up the album at a later time but for now enjoy this beautiful masterpiece!
Listen to the meaning and the words/lyrics of this song, it’s so beautiful, touching and heart warming! All the artist in this song has such beautiful voice and so very strong!! Each and everyone of them are so talented! I love the fact that there are so many different voices in this song, it really makes this song that much more powerful!
Special thanks to my friend Sara Vang for writing the Hmong lyrics to the song! As always she does a wonderful job writing the lyrics for me!!!!
RIP General VANG PAO!
The group Loswing collaborate with a few Hmong singers from the Minnesota area which includes Meena Thao, Kace Vang of Destiny and Amanda Vang.
The song is written and compose by Wave Vang who is a part of Loswing
Singers:
Wave Vang
Yangsha Yang
Kace Vang
Amanda Vang
Amire Lee
Meena Thao
Nagee Yang
Joy Yang
Brina Vang
Rap Artist: Fres Thao
Background Singers
Yengtha Her
Angus Her
Doua Vang
Bee Thao
lead Guitar: Chaochi Ly
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Lub ntiaj teb tsaus nti rau peb hmoob
the world is filled with darkness for us HMONGS
Thaum hnov dheev tsab xov xwm tawm
when we heard of the tragic news
Nws sau hais tias peb txiv nai phoo nws tau tag sim neej
it reads our father General has passed away
Nws ua rau peb lub kua muag poob nthav peb hu koj lub npe tsis tseg
it will make our tears fall, we’ll constantly call out your name
Peb xav thov lub ntuj kom nws mus zoo peb tus vaj hmoob
we all asked the heavens to bid our Vang Hmong farewell
Qi nej lub qhov muag los hawm peb tus vaj hmoob
open your eyes to respect/bow to our Vang Hmong
Mus tos txais nws cov koob hmoov rau nej nws tsuas muaj ib zaug xwb
go ask/take his blessings for yourself, there is only this one time
*Peb yuav tsum khaws nws cov lus nyiaj lus kub
we must cherish his words of silver and gold
Peb thiaj yuav muaj lub neej zoo nrog luag ua
so we will have a bright future like others
*Peb yuav tsum koob ib lub siab ib lub ntsws los mas peb hmoob
we must join one heart one lungs together, let’s come together Hmong
Txhua qhov chaw kuv mus tsuas hnov peb txiv vaj hmoob lub npe
everywhere I go all I hear is our father Vang Pao’s name
Kuv mam li pab tiam nws thiaj li yog peb hmoob tus coj
then I knew he is us Hmong’s leader
Kom lwm tiam nws rov los coj peb hmoob
next life time, please let him lead us Hmong
Peb yuav thov lub ntuj lub teb kom nws mus zoo
we will pray to the heavens and earth to bid him farewell
Peb yuav thov kom koj rov qab los hlub peb
we will pray that you will come back to love us
Peb yuav nco koj txoj kev zoo yav tag tiam no
we will remember your kindness this life time
Qi nej lub qhov muag los hawm peb tus vaj hmoob
open your eyes to respect/bow to our Vang Hmong
Mus tos txais nws cov koob hmoov rau nej nws tsuas muaj ib zaug xwb
go ask/take his blessings for yourself, there is only this one time
Peb yuav tsum khaws nws cov lus nyiaj lus kub
we must cherish his words of silver and gold
Peb thiaj yuav muaj lub neej zoo nrog luag ua
so we will have a bright future like others
Peb yuav tsum koob ib lub siab ib lub ntsws los mas peb hmoob
we must join one heart one lungs together, Hmong
Peb yuav tsum khaws nws cov lus nyiaj lus kub
we must cherish his words of silver and gold
Peb thiaj yuav muaj lub neej zoo nrog luag ua
so we will have a bright future like others
Peb yuav tsum koob ib lub siab ib lub ntsws los mas peb hmoob
we must join one heart one lungs together, Hmong
we keep the gates open for the souls of the dead show guns
and undo the tangle ropes with hopes that it don’t slip
a fallen star under the darkness of all this hardship far from over
we move forward with courage and a big heart, yes
connect quick with the right effort by doing so we’ll never go wrong
community lead culturally strong we sing songs
to bid with those lost along the road
the history has been laid out and the future is still untold
victory is our way out and the solders we made bold
with changes now comes opportunities and
innovation in ways is the wisest ways to lead the next generation to succeed
ya with me, ya feel me, come now, rest in peace
Peb yuav thov lub ntuj lub teb kom nws mus zoo
we will pray to the heavens and earth to bid him farewell
Peb yuav thov kom koj rov qab los hlub peb
we pray that you will come back to love us
Peb yuav nco koj txoj kev zoo yav tag tiam no
we will remember your kindness this life time
Peb yuav thov lub ntuj lub teb kom nws mus zoo
we will pray to the heavens and earth to bid him farewell
Peb yuav thov kom koj rov qab hlub peb
we pray that you will come back to love us
Peb yuav khaws koj cov lus zoo nyob nrog peb mus ib txhis
we will cherish your words of wisdom with us forever
I Want A PURPLE Scooter!
Posted on 4 October 2011 | 2 responses
Seriously I want a scooter! A purple scooter to be exact! I am too short and scared to get a motorcycle so I figured a scooter would do just fine for me! It’ll still be good to ride on the beautiful Georgia country road during this time of year! Sadly I’ll have to save up for a scooter, hopefully once I save up, I’ll still want a scooter, badly! Again it has to be a purple scooter. How many times have I said the word “scooter” in this post? either way, I want a scooter!
HotoberFest 2011
Posted on 1 October 2011 | No responses
I am not a huge drinker, in fact, I don’t drink much at all but my friend had asked me to go out to this Hotoberfest with him, it sure was a great experience! I had an awesome time trying out beers from different places. I have never tasted such nasty beers before! I’ve never liked dark beers but this experience really proved that I seriously do not like dark beers! There were a few that I did liked but sadly there were more that I do not like. We didn’t try all the beers, there were so many to try! But it didn’t matter, we were getting to the point where all the beers started to taste the same. I have to say this was a great and new experience for me!!! Oh yeah, Pho had never tastewd sooo good before! We had pho after we left hotoberfest, whew it sure does make a person feel soo much better!
BTW! Happy October! It took me half the day to realized that it was October 1st, I was still stuck in September, I finally put one in one together, “hotober”=”October”… yeah I know… I was crazy! The weather was great today! Perfect for a nice stroll at the park!! Not too hot, not too cold, just perfect!!! I
Koo Krum 1988
Posted on 30 September 2011 | 13 responses
I am currently trying to find this movie, Koo Krum, the 1988 version starring Waruth Woratum and Jintara Sookkapat. I know there’s a few versions after the 1988 version including the lakorn and movie version starring Bird Thongchia and Num and Benz lakorn version, but I honestly do not like none of those version except for the 1988 version with Jintara and Waruth. I thought they both make the best couple ever, well I still think Jintara makes a great couple with Santisuk also.
If anyone can find a subtitled version of the 1988 version, oh please let me know and give me a link or something!! LOL I am totally desperate for this movie!!! This movie brought back a lot of my childhood memory, I used to watch this movie all the time as a child and it is still my favorite movie til this day. We have this movie dubbed in Hmong, recorded on VHS, but I am not too sure where it is at. I would love to watch this movie again!!!