Ky Tran - A bit of everything

 Did you know our brains shrink as we age, often leading to memory loss or dementia? It sounds scary, right? But the good news is we can keep our minds strong with daily “workouts.” Reading, playing puzzles, and problem-solving are like exercise for the brain, helping it stay sharp over time. Start today, and your future self will thank you.  

The other day I was playing with my 4 years old nephew. Naturally, he was the mighty hero with his plastic sword, and of course, I was cast as the villain. After half an hour of nonstop battling, I finally surrendered. His “power” was too much for me. I switched to the good side, thinking the war was over. Five minutes later, he marched back, sword raised, declaring another battle. Turns out, without a villain, a hero has nothing to do. Moral of the story: villains exist to keep heroes entertained.    

I went to a concert last week by a band I used to listen to when I was very young. The music was wonderful, the performance was excellent, and the whole atmosphere felt perfect.  While I was there, the songs carried me back to my youth, bringing back memories of everything from that time. It was such a sweet experience. We may not have a real 'time machine' yet, but I believe that old songs are the closest thing to one. They transport you back to the moments when you first heard them.