Vietnam, my home country

Quan Nguyen Start Date: Jun 5, 2023 - End Date: Jun 17, 2023

My Travel Story

by: Quan Nguyen Start Date: Jun 5, 2023 - End Date: Jun 17, 2023
Quan Nguyen lived once upon a time in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He was a dedicated son, a loving father, and a passionate game developer. His life centred on his business and his gorgeous daughter, whose bright eyes and pure laughter brought him immense joy.

Quan's life, however, took an unexpected turn when he was presented with a life-changing chance. He was given the opportunity to work with a renowned gaming corporation in the United States. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on a pioneering project that had the potential to change the game industry.


He desired to embrace this chance, but the thought of leaving his daughter and family behind broke his heart. But he understood it was a necessary step for the sake of their future. He thought that his accomplishment would provide a more secure and wealthy future for his family.

Quan made the difficult decision to relocate to America. His leaving was tearful, filled with long hugs and quiet vows. His daughter clutched him closely, her small arms around his neck, her eyes full with innocent uncertainty. The image of his daughter wailing as he walked away would haunt Quan for a long time.

The year that followed was difficult. Quan was completely engrossed in his work, straining the limits of his ability. He worked day and night, frequently losing track of the time difference between himself and his family in Vietnam. His only relief was his daughter's nightly video conversations, during which dad would listen to her stories, laugh at her jokes, and calm her concerns. However, it was not the same. He missed her warmth, laughter, and the comfort of being in her company.

Quan was troubled by the milestones in his daughter's life that he had missed - her first lost tooth, her school performances, her expanding interests and activities. His heart wanted to hug his daughter and tell her how much he loved and missed her.

Finally, after a long and difficult year, Quan was able to plan a journey back to Vietnam. As he boarded the plane, his heart raced with excitement. Every second of the flight seemed to drag on indefinitely. However, after several hours, the plane landed in Ho Chi Minh City.

His heart burst with joy when he saw his daughter waiting for him at the arrival gate. His little girl was there, slightly taller, her face more mature, clutching a sign that said, "Welcome Home, Dad." Quan's eyes welled up with tears as he realized how much he missed her.

He ran towards his daughter, pulled her into his arms, and hugged her fiercely, just as he'd wished for a year. His daughter encircled him, just as she had done a year before. It was the same innocent, loving hug Quan had been missing every day.

Quan felt a rush of emotions at that moment: relief, joy, and tranquility. He had arrived home. He had returned home to his family. And, as he clutched his daughter, he vowed himself that no matter where life took him, he would always find his way back home, back to his daughter, back to where his heart truly resided.

This moving story of Quan Nguyen serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made for family love and the pursuit of aspirations. It's a monument to a father's enduring love with his daughter, a bond that distance and time will never break.