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I once announced in January 2022 that I would stop writing on this blog for a while. Back then, the break lasted six months because of my studies and my desire to improve my English writing. I have wondered when I might take another official break like that, and for what reasons. Today, I feel the time has come again, and I've made a difficult decision to pause this time for several reasonable reasons:

  • PhD admission prep: I want to focus on preparing for PhD admission: writing my cover letters and research proposals. Each application must be carefully tailored to the professor and laboratory. I also need time to review my knowledge and experiences to be ready for interviews.

  • IELTS exam: I am preparing for IELTS again. This time, I don't have as much to share as before, but I want to achieve a higher score. Even a small improvement requires real effort, and transformation. I'll write more after I take the test.

  • Job transition: I am currently in a job transition, and I need to devote more focus to my present role.

  • Nothing new to share: Recently, I've already written about the important things on my mind --- work, career, and relationships. At this moment, I don't have much else to add. What I truly want now is to focus on working and achieving results.

As always, thank you for being here with me. I hope luck will be on my side as I work toward my goals step by step. Wishing you the best of luck too. Talk to you soon!


Hanoi, Sep 25, 2025

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