Azaa's little space

Hey friends, I have set up my personal blog in azjargal.me . Feel free to visit there as well, will migrate older posts sooner to my newer personal blog. And start publishing short articles more frequently :) Thanks for being there still! ~Aza

Hello friends, It's been already 3 months after New Year, all I can remember is just after NY celebration, I went to Niigata prefecture for two days for skiing. It was my first time visiting Niigata area, so everything was new and had great memories, also tasted some good authentic noodles. After returning from this short trip, got pretty busy with my work, and finished reading a few great books, one of those is "The Diary of Anne Frank". While reading the book, I've noted down some good points and takeaways that I really want to share and discuss with you guys. However, managing the time and producing a good article does take time. Alright, let's find out what are the reflections and great points of the book. Just before that, I want to give very basic background info of the author and the situation when the book is written. A quote from The Diary of Anne Frank Who is Anne Frank? Anne Frank is a German-born Dutch-Jewish diarist who'd w...

Hi friends, Today's post is related to a kind of self-reflection and psychology. I assure it won't be a boring one :). Personality is something that defines your true character and it really carves the way you look at the world. Personally, I am not that much fond of such personality and character-related subjects. However, during the mission of the "self-exploring" process, I've read about an article that describes the way we behave, think and react it really deeply connected to our personality, and that shapes the current ourselves. Then it just opened another door for me to look around and find out what does it mean. Surely we agree that every one of us is special, gifted and different but we are not sure exactly what does that certain thing really makes a big difference between us. Those questions and thoughts seemed interesting to me and I've started reading about personality factors. Many such kinds of classification studies have done on this ...

Hello, my friends I hope every one of you doing great! It's been for some time that I really wanted to write down about the most important 25 things that I understand when turning 25 years old. Have been writing a few drafts, today I just combined them and publishing it on my blog. This writing is only based on my personal experiences, books I read, and thoughts and self-reflections. Also tried to write it in my own words, so please take it well. :) As you know, each individual has their own way of thinking and life perspective, so I'd like to request rather take those writings as positively and if something useful, go ahead and try on yourself. :) Alright, here are the most important 25 things that I really understand by the age of 25. 1. Family is the most precious. I think family is the most loyal group of people to us. They never forget or leave us, only thing they give to us is themselves.  Even though we behave rudely or selfish and even to fight with the...

Hello friends, Since it's December and everyone starts to wrap up what they have done this year. Same for me, I wanted to make a list of the books that have read in 2019. Maybe a few books I am not remembering their names so did not include here. Maybe you can refer to these lists and grab any of the book you like from below. (I have not written any reviews about them by myself but only a few!) TO DO in 2019 These are the books that have read from Jan/2019 till today (still reading...). Ebooks: 1. The power of habit by Charles Duhigg 2. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight 3. Start with why by Simon Sinek 4. The Zahir by Paulo Coelho 5. Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley 6. Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer 7. Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck by Tsun Yan Hsiek, Richard Harrington, Anthony Tjan Hardcopy books (physical): 1. The lean startup by Eric Ries 2. The subtle art of not giving a fuck by Mark Manson 3. Built to last by Collins & Porras Hardcopy boo...

Сайн байцгаана уу, Миний блогыг уншдаг хүн бүр маш сайн байгаа гэдэгт итгэлтэй байна. 25 нас хүрээд заавал өөрт хамгийн чухал гэсэн мөн ойлгож авсан 25 зүйлсээ бичих юмсан гэж бодсоор, бага багаар тэмдэглэж явж байгаад өнөөдөр ийнхүү цэгцлээд блогтоо нийтэлж байна. :)   Эдгээр бичсэн зүйлс минь хувь хүний үзэл бодол, уншсан сурсан түүнчлэн бяцхан ч гэсэн амьдралын минь туршлага дээр үндэслэгдсэн билээ. Хүн бүр авь адилхан бодол санаатай бус тул гоё эерэгээр уншаад авах гээхийн ухаанаар хандаарай. :) За ингээд 25 нас хүрээд ойлгож авсан хамгийн чухал 25 зүйлсээ хүргэе. 25 things that I understand by the age of 25 1. Гэр бүл хамгийн үнэтэй.  Миний бодлоор гэр бүл бол энэ дэлхий дээрх бидэнд хамгийн үнэнч хүмүүсийн нэгдэл байх. Тэд хэзээ ч биднийг орхихгүй, бидний төлөө юугаа ч өгөхөд бэлэн. Хамгийн муухай аашаа гаргасан ч тэд л хэсэг хормын дараа юу ч болоогүй юм шиг инээдэг тийм л сайхан хүмүүс.   2. Дурсамж бүртээ талархах. Чамд үнэхээр гоё ду...

Hello friends, This post is part 2 of my thoughts for solo-trip and going to provide some advice for your future trip. If you have not read part 1, please go to this link  to read Part 1 . My thoughts of solo trip... Before going for any trip, we do plan our schedule such as how many days we'd like to stay in particular places and what to do, what to eat, etc., This is a planning stage of the trip. After planning and booking our air tickets, and hotels, suddenly date reaches a week before boarding! And some people really get excited about their trip, some wonder what to prepare, just questioning many things and posting a lot (like a lot and too basic) of questions on social media and prepare in a very short time. Sometimes it really fits and sometimes does not. That's why the memories they get really differ. However, today I want to share what kind of things you really should prepare before going to the airport. And those suggestions or advice are really based on m...

Hello, my friends It's been a while I have not posted anything! I am pretty sure that all of you doing great and having amazing time :). As a few of my friends requested I wanted to share my solo trip experiences, and what do I feel about it. Of course, I want to advice good tips or something that you can take it for your future trips. My thoughts of solo trip... Alright, here are my thoughts about " Solo-trip ". The very first thing is "it is somehow challenging so be ready for any situation ". Sometimes the trip is not going to be awesome as you have expected or imagined. You maybe have thought deep inside your mind that you're going to take an amazing photo of yourself with the destination and having no problem while traveling. But all arise when the time you have arrived at the airport. Taxi drivers try to talk to you not only address you want to be reached also where you from, who are you with, whether your friends are here etc., (if you a...

Dear friends, I am doing great since I have posted last time, I hope all of you staying energetic. Today is quite special, I want to motivate you guys for overcoming your setbacks and embracing your success. Recently I read a book titled "Seven spiritual law of Success" by Deepak Chopra. It is a kind of practical guide, so I did not overwhelmed of the contents, and it does not include any religous facts or related material to confuse. So quite easy reading and applicable in real life situation. (That is the reason I am writing and sharing with you guys)  Mind, spirit and body are 3 main components of reality that people could feel pureness and relax fully. So to prepare your mind fully organized: first thing to do is to practice silence. In silence, your whole mind gets relax and focused on a single matter. That is why most successful people do meditation, for organizing their thoughts and make their mind fully in a rest. Then, after getting full mind relaxin...

Started liking to make such quotes with an image Dear friends, A long time later I am updating my blog! As I live in Japan, today would like to share how I gain big interest in learning Japanese kanji, in other words it's Japanese characters, are words. Most people really freak out studying kanjis, because simply it looks very difficult to memorize, write and its pronunciation also hard to get. But if you know many kanjis, Japan is really great place for living. Let's start kanji study more deeply. 1. Don't freak out, instead interest it If you ever learning Japanese, you must have heard many people saying "Ohh I really don't like studying kanjis, it's too difficult" . Then you may started thinking the same as them. But here I am encouraging you to "Do not freak out" , instead think in a good way that you are interested in things which many people don't like. And try to make your kanji study in an interesting way. Maybe you...

Hello my friends, Since many of us want to discuss their career and future plan with someone who has a certain experience of what we want to be. Simply, we want to find a mentor who can help or guide us throughout our career, life journey and appreciate what all we have achieved. Based on a personal development book and some my role model's website which I have read before,  I will provide a little [Personal advice] of how to find a supportive mentor whose work style fits your future career and life. Before giving you an advice, I want to claim that followings are what I have understood from the books and I also apply them in my life too. How often do you discuss your career or future plan with someone you believe the most? But many people think that a mentor is someone who is over successful and proved his achievement; difficult to engage with or talk with. In a real life, it's a quite different, a mentor could be your peer (colleague), direct manager, teacher...

Hello, my friends After new year, I really wanted to update my blog, but so many good things happened in my life just starting of January. I hope all my friends said goodbye to 2018 happily, me either was really grateful all beautiful things had happened in last year. I am sure that all of you have written some plans for upcoming months and achieve those goals accordingly. So today I'd like to encourage you to dream BIG for this year and expand your friend zone effectively. Since January is almost going to end, you should ask a single question from yourself. What I have done in this month?  Your answer can be anything, but I meant that the   answer should be related to your near future or dream. If your answer is different from what I meant, sorry you maybe in wrong direction. To change your direction which lead to your planned future or dream, you should sit down for a while and think, and ask another question. Where I meant to go? Now I hope yo...

Hello friends, After came to Tokyo, I really wanted to go hiking and to enjoy in nature in my free time. Takao san (Mount Takao) is a really good spot for someone who likes to go for a walk, take some nature pictures and of course just enjoy the view. View from spots You can visit at any time, some people enjoy maple view or cherry blossom view in respective season. Just for giving a little info of Takao mount: Location of the mount is really suitable for ones who live in Tokyo [Still great spot for tourists] Located in a city of Hachioji [From Shinjuku to Hachioji, may take an hour by JR train] Many temples and spiritual places And Monkey park, museum Hot spring [onsen] The view is fascinating [bridge, soo tall trees, waterfall] Many trails to reach the top of mount Facilities including cable car, chairlift to reach the top of mount [price is reasonable, not costly] Visiting temples and an entrance of Mount Takao is definitely free, but if you are plan...

Dear my friends, It has been a very long time since my last update on the blog. I hope all of you guys doing great! I am very happy to share you my recent updates in my life, that is I moved to Japan :). Before writing some adventures I would like to encourage all of you guys to look back what have you achieved in this year as it is the last month of 2018. To summarize, and realize what you missed or achieved is one of the motivations for you to go forward in your life. That is why I am suggesting you to write some notes for the year including all plans you have accomplished and yet plans too. For me, 2018 is a still great year to achieve some of my missed plans. So do your best and complete all of your plans before the year-end. Azaa,

Hello friends, Today I am going to share my travel experience to the "Golden Bridge" (Hand of God) in Danang city, Vietnam. Famous "Hand of God" bridge in Danang, VN The Golden Bridge is located in BaNa hill which is about 40km away from the city center in Danang, VN. Before explaining about the Bridge, I will share some info for Bana hill since the famous bridge is on the hill. About Bana Hill As I mentioned earlier Bana Hill is a bit far from city center. You can go by taxi (highly recommended) or you can join the jour. When you enter the hill area, full of greenery (a lot of forests and forests), just beautiful nature. The area is well protected and supported, so pretty! In the early 1910s, French colonists had built the beautiful places at the top of the mountain for French colonist's relax time but now it is tourist attraction place. It located at the top of Bana Hill which is about 1500m above sea level. In the hill area, (at the top ...

My favorite one! Hello everybody! I hope you all doing good. Today I want to share one of the coolest hiking diaries with you. The Nui Ba Den, English name is Black Virgin Mountain, located in Tay Ninh province in Vietnam. Nearly 90km away from Ho Chi Minh City. The Mountain is about 998m high, above from sea level, 2nd highest point in South Vietnam. How to get there from HCMC? First of all, there are 3 ways to reach. Today I will share the way I did. Good to remember:      There is no direct bus from HCMC to Tay Ninh province. (I am talking only public buses, not  tourist buses!) So my advice is based on how to get on a public bus. From HCMC, first, you should reach Moc Bai area (which is the border of Cambodia and Vietnam). And from Moc Bai you can go to Tay Ning province again by public bus. (very cheap) 1. Go to Ben Thanh Bus station in District1, HCMC From the bus station, get in bus number 703, till M...

Yoo, dear friends, This time I wanted to give you another insight for your future. So, have written this book review in my own words for you guys. Enjoy and Keep reading. :) You might be heard or already read a book named "The subtle art of not giving a F:)ck" by Mark Manson . It is a type of personal development and the New York Times bestseller. If you haven't read or thinking to read this book, I will give you a brief review of it. And if you already read this book, may remind you of some of the points. :) First of all, I am going to ask a couple questions and you guys answer. Q1. When is the last time this thought came to your head.?.?.  "Ohhh, If I do this, what will others think about me??" Q2. When is the last time you felt this..?. "Ohhh god, it's going to fail and others will laugh at me!" If you do feel above feelings at any of point of time, this book may suggest some thoughts which will help you not to think like ...