Men, how to groom yourself for a date.

Spic and span is a good state to be in. Lately, I have started to have showers after 6 weeks without one and I've notice that physical cleanliness is very important. While I was pondering this fact I knew the topic for this week for the According to Truong blog. Grooming and being clean while on a date.
It's been a while, and it is good to mention personal hygiene is extremely important in general and more so in dating. Firstly, when you are nervous you will sweat and to add to the discomfort Spring temperatures are on the increase, there will be an increase risk of body odour being released and this will deter woman from your presence.



Lets begin with grooming for a date.
Step 1.
Always, always have a shower, shave and brush your teeth. These are the foundations of grooming, a shower must be no shorter than 4mins and no longer than 10mins. If your spending more than 10mins in a shower your skin will go wrinkly thus making you more nervous on a date. It is good to get into a very hot shower so that your veins pop to the surface increasing the muscular tone to your arms. The arms are very important if your going rescue her from falling off a cliff.
After showering, it is best to put on some talcum powder and deodorant so that if you do sweat it will be absorbed by the talc and deodorant. No one really wants to see sweat pouring off your shirt and then drying
Secondly, the shave is important if you don't keep a beard. Just cream and aftershave will do no more no less. If your keeping a beard make sure it's old growth soft, and well brushed.
Thirdly, brushing your teeth is extremely important. A healthy smile can really turn the tide against you. Women generally look at a man's teeth to determine bone density and healthy child producing mechanisms. So please remember to brush your teeth regularly gentleman. Additionally, according to Men's health magazine, clean teeth also reduces the risk of heart attack.


Step 2. Details of the nails and the nose.
If your going anywhere, remember to trim the two N's. With young men, the rate of both nails and nostril hair is roughly 0.5mm a day. So after a week or two you have to be careful not to have long finger and toe nails. After your check of the nails, check your nose and trim accordingly. What can turn off a woman is bushy nose hair, it is the height of disgusting. So guys please remember the 2N's.

Step 3. Push ups
It's all about blood flood and adrenaline. Before putting on your going out clothes increase your blood flow and calm your nerves with a few push ups. Do as many as you need, when your chest begins to hurt you know your ready for anything. So if you do get a broken heart after the date, at least your chest is rock solid.

Step 4. Don't spend time on your hair.
When a man spends way to much time on hair products and shaping it you have problems. To make life easier, wear a hat or sun glasses. Maybe racing goggles, or animal skin hat. That will solve your problem.



Well I hoped I've cover all points to grooming and good luck.

What to do in Sydney this weekend, the weather forecast is looking spectacular it's going to be hot and time to get your swimming gear to head to the beach. Why not start with whale watching, at Sandon Point where a whale has beached itself on the rocks, followed by lunch down in Calburra. All in all, it's going to be hot so go somewhere to enjoy the sea breeze before it gets to hot and your toes will burn on the sand. Ouch.

Oh and a shout out to L>G and her brother who is hospital. Stay Ice Cool.
Oh and Chris your annoying but i'll link up your site just this week.http://imknotdum.blogspot.com/2010/09/moneywhere-does-it-go.html

Another week ends, and the temperature is rising. I was walking to work and notice how visually spectacular the green and lush grass growing from the dark damp winter top soil. How beautiful is the fresh spring grass, it just makes you want to pull up alongside a park bench and watch the word go by. However not all of us have the luxury of slouching back to gaze into the blue skies of Sydney. So I hope everyone is enjoying the current blogs of late and I do thank you for reading these blog.
I have noticed that my blogs are usually aimed at the male audience but tonight my blog is a gift to all the ladies to enjoy if your out there reading it.

Firstly, I apologise if guys keep asking you out, coming around with polished cars and asking you out on dates to a remote location. But, I give credit where credit is due and say good on you for saying yes to that first date. Now here are some tips to guarantee to help you protect your heart and find the perfect man who you will spend the rest of your days with, a man who will make you laugh so hard you'll cry and at the same time your abs will get a working, so you'll have a flat stomach simply by just enjoying life.

Rule 1, Be wise, protect your heart.
Always, always be yourself, be clear and concise of what you want from a man. If you dont' know what you want Let Truong tell you. Firstly, he has to have a job or some sort of career path happening for him. If that being running alongside the garbage bin at 4am, or a sheep and grain farmer from country Victoria. If he has a job and can pay for a date from start to finish you can be assure he can provide you with a cave, kitchen, and maybe a clawfoot bath tub made of cast iron I know for a fact every womans dream is to have a Kitchen with all the Miele appliances complete with granite benchtops and a colonial style bathroom with an cast iron bath tub.
So on that first date remember to ask all these questions straight away, don't be fooled with all the sweet talking, because even if he is a mute and has a job you know he can provide a C>K>B. Oh if you are wondering, "I am only in uni or school can I go out on dates?" Well if your date has met these criterias ofcourse you can so long as he has met the criteria. IE Job, C>K>B.


Rule 2 Be prudent, beware of sweet talking.
So over the winter men have been reading the According to Truong blog and now he is confident with his ability to woo and court, using similes, blended with a hint of wit and toasted together with in offensive humour. BEEP BEEP BEEP, these are the warning bells, the only major fault, (warning!!!they may have other faults) in a woman is her inability to graciously avoid flattery. I have heard from various women "FLATTERY only gets you so far" So if your heart is not protected from flattery, wear a blouse close to the neckline so this will help direct his gaze towards your eyes. If he is looking at you as a women and not an object your date will go smoothly.


Rule 3. Have high standards.
It is good to expect more from men, because they are not the sharpest tool in God's shed when it comes to understanding their opposite and equal women. So if you expect your man to buy dinner, and dress in nice clothes once in a while then he will generally do it. However you the woman must have expectations. Go home write a list and see what a man can do to meet those expectations. The key to high expectations is to have high ones, and be surprised that they are being marked off. Secondly, don't expect all your expectations to be filled straight away because you'll be freaked out how much the guy knows about you and you'll be turned off. It takes a whole life time to work out what you expect because a woman's mind is base on emotions so please use your superior intellect and expect the un-expected, high expectations. In summary, have high stadards so you'll get treated as a Princess.


Rule 4. Have fun finally.
Courtship is fun, it is meant to make you laugh, it is meant to be an enjoyable time, so it's best and wise to be doing things on dates rather than sitting their aimlessly. So always expect the man to have a plan, that includes activities then some down time, and then end it. If you request to be dropped home earlier, it will make the second date a much more pleasant experience. If you have gone out on a second date and it isn't fun, can that man.
So you're probably wondering, "I am a girl and there a few men asking me out at the same time, what should I do?" Well my personal opinion is that if 5 guys ask you out, then be clear with all your suitors that you have a few dates planned and many suitors waiting. So you're looking for friendship first. Don't get caught up with just one guy. Of of those 5 guys one will shine through! Yes you are worth every single ounce of frustration that guy is going through.

Well there you have it, some simple and proven facts to aid you in your courtship. Ladies go out and enjoy being beautiful, young, happy, and be admired because with out you the world wouldn't be the same. Gosh this week has gone so quickly and work has allowed everyone to home early so I am taking my beloved LG out to dinner can't wait.(Hope your happy that you got a mention hehehehe)

What to do in Sydney this weekend, if your into Asian culture, then you are aware that Mid-Autumn festival is occurring in most Asian cultures these upcoming weeks. It is a good opportunity to explore the cultures and their individual cuisine. A great place to go this week is Cabramatta, catch the train, bring 50 dollars and enjoy it all. Smell, taste, see and feel what Cabramatta has to offer. Oh and Chris, David and Anthony my work mates, thanks for helping me to work you guys.

Deo Gratias.

Edition One of Spring pick up tales.

Picture reference http://www.hudsonvalleypainter.com/category/flower-gardens-and-flowering-trees/

If you are a Sydney sider you are witnessing the most spectacular blossom Sydney has to offer all year long. Along the streets of Sydney from apricot, plum, tea tree along with all the bulbs that are popping to life. It is a wonderful sight to behold. We are very blessed to be witnessing with our eyes motivation to be pro-active in everything we do. I know, I do have a broken leg but that hasn't stopped me from being pro-active in the brain matter. So with my new ultra supercharged brain power I have thought over and over about ways to help you the young average man, to really lift your game, to step it up and do what is right and proper in the Spring edition of your courtship adventure.

So, my friend J.T. has been lazy over the last winter and getting into the usual habits of playing computers games, listening to his Ipod and not worrying about his general appearance. Well there is one thing to tell you here, there are so many beautiful women (A.M.) in Sydney and if your not going to step it up, I am sorry to tell your summer will be like a male Seahorse with no one to go fishing with, or watching the sunset or even hold your bucket of water when your trying to stabilise the sand castle so she can pour in the water for you moat.

Okay lets not get to far ahead with our summer fantasies here, Spring is here and what are the quick solutions to the early stages of Spring love. To be blunt, there are no quick solutions here, over winter you should have befriended that lady love of yours and there should have been some dialogue. However if you have been unsuccessful, then it must have been, not polishing your car when you picked her up on that first date. Lets not despair J.T. all is not lost because, you can use Spring as a renewal of your search for the one that will make your stomach twist and turn, like when you eat too much chili flakes with pizza and beer.


So J.T., you've found A.M. and she is just jaw dropping stunning. Lets keep these identities hidden she could have green, hazel, brown, blue eyes but lets just say she's breath taking. J.T. is in luck because in Spring ladies will love to go out in the sun. Why do you think they are the fairer sex? It's because of their skin they need more Vitamin D from the sun thus women always have lighter skin tone then men. So J.T. use this to your advantage.

Lets cut straight to business here, in the next 2 weeks, all the Botanical gardens will be in full bloom, there are 3 excellent choices in the Sydney region, One being the Sydney Botanical, two being Mt Annan botanical and three being Mt Tomah. You must choose carefully which one you decide on taking her two.
Sydney is the safest bet, because you can use public transport and meet her there on a first date, therefore no need for a car, there is less pressure due to one on one time and finally it is a public place and she can leave if she feels uncomfortable. With the Sydneybotanical gardens there is an array of beautiful scenery, plenty of places to sit in public(No kissing just yet) and there are splendid Magnolia blossoms. However, you will have to contend with joggers, tourist, and noise.

Mt Annan is for the man that has a car, and for the lady that lives out in the west. It is the largest botanical gardens in the Sydney region and it is play hosts to beautiful specimens from all over Australia. It is more of a modern botanical garden with emphasis on native species, environmentally friendly alternatives to the more traditional Victorian era garden. This garden will appeal to more trendy of women who will like simple garden layout designs matched with good use of resources. If you have fallen in love with such a lady who likes native species, water tolerant plants, then your in for a treat because Mt Annan will help you discuss ways of building a environmental sustainable house together. Now isn't that a grand idea.

The last garden is my favourite, and the most risky option for a garden date. Mt Tomah is roughly 2 hours drive into the hill country of Sydney. The drive incorporates the many historical MacArthur townships which include Windsor and Richmond. You will have to polish your car for this date. Secondly, the park itself will appeal to the most discerning of women because it hosts an array of Victorian era features such as benches, afternoon tea houses and garden layout.
It is a formal garden in a sense that there are an array of exotic plant species including flowering plants, ornamental trees and seasonal flowering beds. Since, the garden is a fair distance away from Sydney there are only a small number of visitors, meaning more private time, and a higher chance of your date being frighten you might pull some moves on her. However, to prevent this happening explore the gardens for roughly 2 hours and sit down for lunch either packed or at the cafe to break the momentum of the date. If things are successful proceed to woo her, in the formal maze garden. I have watched many English romantic dramas and maze gardens are a winner when trying to woo that girl of your dream.

Lets end it here for the week and I wish everyone a pleasant weekend filled with happy memories. I know where I am going to take my beloved L.G. this weekend maze garden woo hoo. Deo Gratias.

According to Truong Stats for September

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So how about it? The according to Truong series has made it through the winter and I would like to thank you personally to all my readers out there, especially the 2 brave ones from Mongolia that I will try to right about how to pick up Girls in various countries even Mongolia.
In this blog i just want to review the last few months before the Spring edition comes out with what has made the According to Truong series so popular over the last few months.
The key to the According to Truong blog has been the pick up series, so I would like to really reinforce this series in the up coming spring edition. I do hope that, all this reading I have been up to because of my broken leg can help to close down the barriers that stop men and women engaging in beautiful courtship.


Wow all have to say that I would have never imagined so many people have been reading the blogs> When I see people far as Italy and the UK reading this blog I humbled and really thankful of such readership.


According to these statistics it is super clear that Osman and his mention in the Pick series has been by far the most popular topic and thanks to my engagement with beautiful Lucy i will start to focus on the pick up series. So just a final thanks to everyone for their valuable feed back to continue this important work to secure world peace.


Well it's the part you've been waiting for, what what what to do this weekend in Sydney? Lets do something fun and encourage outdoor activity. Have you ever been mushroom picking? Well why don't you head down to the local forest pass Oberon way and go into the state forest and hunt for mushrooms. With the recent rain and increase in temperature there are sure to be mushrooms. Things to consider about mushroom picking, remember to bring a field guide, a friend who is not colourblind, water, a jacket, a portable stove, spices, bread, wine, cheese, a change of clothes, and a map so not to get lost in the forest. If your unsuccessfully in your mushroom hunt, you can find some heaps of local pubs along the way home via the Bells Line of Road. Now that sounds like fun! If you do undergo mushroom poisoning always have strong alcohol on hand to induce vomiting.
On that note, happy mushroom picking and enjoy your weekend.
Deo Gratias.

Below are so sites to help you find mushrooms without fear of dying.

http://www.oberonaustralia.com.au/things_mushrooms.asp

http://www.thegourmetforager.com/2010/04/foraging-for-wild-mushrooms-in-oberon/

Paddington Bear

Salutations readers, I really hope that everyone has had a great week with all it's up and downs. But hopefully there has been more up then falling over. My leg is on the mend I know this fore sure because my nerves are slowing yet surely finding where they are suppose to connect. Secondly I can move my big toe. Hopefully this week I can talk about one of my favourite characters of all time Paddington bear from Darkest Peru. I do hope with this blog, I do open your eyes to this lovely classic of children's literature and put it to good use in your very own adventures.

Paddington bear what is he all about?
At first glance the Paddington bear series when viewed in the eye of a child is fun, simple and humorous stop movie animation. However when watching it as an adult I have been able to gain valuable insights into my own life.
My number one thought about Paddington bear is his confidence and trust in what he is doing. He was sent by his Aunt Lucy to England to live. Wow, if only we can trust our Aunt Lucy and listen to her. We humans really need to trust, firstly in God in others and ourselves. Can you imagine what Paddington would have been thinking about arriving in a foreign country with no where to stay, no marmalade to eat, and no friends. Gosh if it were me, I would have plan everything down to the toe clippers. Well maybe not as detailed as some people.

Moving along the story line, Paddington is found by a loving family "The Browns", they take him in and care for him. Providing food, shelter and love. He is part of the family. This is human charity and it teaches us a lesson in equality. They don't discriminate Paddington because he is a bear, but realise the situation he is in, and without hesitation help him with all they can offer.

The longer Paddington lives in England, the more he is accepted into his new and strange environment. He is welcomed to all the best parties through coincidence. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction and this is true in the case of Paddington. However the thing about Paddington he is always humble and thankful about all that happens to him.

My favourite part of Paddington is his relationship with his neighbour Mr Curry. We all know that there is always a person in our lives that are just plain pricks and like a rose thorn in our backsides, or that itch on our back we can't scratch. In this case this person is Mr Curry, the neighbour of Paddington. One of Mr Curry's most annoying traits is his constant criticisms of Paddington. He is always ridiculing Paddington on everything he does. He also refuses to address Paddington by his name, but simply shouts BEAR. Paddington on the other hand, loves his neighbour and never had ill intent towards him, he tries to help Mr Curry out as much as possible and is always better off for it.


It's amazing how much we can learn from Paddington, I can guarantee from watching the Paddington series we as humans can really live in peace and harmony. I do apologise about not talking about picking up this week but my favourite bear Paddington bear just needs a mention so everyone can enjoy life.

Well the weekend is finally here and the weather in Sydney is going to be bright and sunny with an easterly breeze. It's been a while since I' have gone outside to fly a kite. So my suggestion for this weekend is head out to your local toys R Us, or Kmart, and buy yourself a single line kite and go outside and launch it into the skies. Some good places to launch a kite is your local oval, or down the beach and you can then have an ice cream to follow your endeavours.

Happy flying, Deo Gratias.

The pick up series according to Truong. Broadcast three

Dear readers, I apologise for not broadcasting over the last few weeks. But I have a valid excuse for it. I broke my leg and the thing is, I needed surgery so now I am bionic with upgraded titanium parts. I just want to thank everyone for helping me out. So I would like to welcome you all to another week of According to Truong. For this week special I would like to talk about communication.

So over the past months you' have been reading my blog and acted upon it. That's wonderful news, congratulations you have a beautiful girlfriend now, Hold on a minute, the girl is way out of your league so your punching way above your weight. Your becoming complacent and your confidence has gone through the roof. Your a average guy so you think you can always do better. Let me just stop you right there, you'll break a leg and realise you can't walk away from what matters most in a relationship.
Apologising, I know men aren't very good at talking and resolving issues so I will guide you through the whole process where your beloved will feel special and you'll get a whole lot of loving when the process of all over.
Lets go through a typical scenario here, your day is going fine the sun is shining, your car is polished and your all ready to take your lady out. But hang on, your quarrelling, over some or all of the evils of a relationship, IE jealousy, mistrust, and anger. Since your the man, you put on your deep and powerful voice and bark at your girlfriend. Spilling out a whole bean stalk of hurtful green, blue, and purple beans. Now your a real Jack. Gee that felt good, but was it good for your relationship? Are these magic beans which will help your relationship grow, or will it lead you to the jealousy bearded giant, or the anger troll, and the distrustful leprechaun.

You might say, sure we argue all the time but a relationship is about love and understanding you can't go out with someone who you argue with. I know men have a relative scale when it comes to anger but if your an extreme case you seriously need to work on how you manage this, if not I am sorry to say this, your only friend will be the lonely man on the moon. And you only get to see this man a few times a year. Lets try to avoid that hey.

Rule No 1.
Its has happen what do i do Truong? Firstly, no matter what apologise as soon as possible, don't leave it more than 3 days before you swallow your pride because women don't like to wait a long time. They will hate it if you don't realise your mistake quickly. So time is of importance here.

Rule No 2.
No matter what they say, a gift to say your sorry is extremely important depending on the severity of the mistake. Lets say, it was a small mistake and you apologise quickly less than 24hours, flowers will be adequate, but if it has taken you over 3 days, it will have to cost you flowers, chocolates, perfume, plus an expensive dinner probably in a ethnic restaurant maybe. So it's best to realise your mistake and show remorse.

Rule No 3.
You must sit down and be prepared to listen to everything she has to say, and agree with them all. This is going to take at least 2 hours so don't drink or eat before hand because you don't want to be going to the bathroom in this time. You need to realise she's going to explode in words from the bottom of her soul and you need to say yes to everything.

The final rule, No 4.
Always make a resolution and stick with it. You need to understand that a girl wants to be assure you have learnt something from your major argument and make reparations for it not to occur again. For example you need to work out a way to control your temper and go through the steps with her to insure that it won't happen again.

Phew, yup wipe that sweat from your brow because communication is very difficult between a man and a woman but if you can communicate properly you will be able to keep that relationship on the right tracks and will be able to sail through the most rough seas that are out to swallow you up.
But the old man always thought of her as feminine and as something that gave or withheld great favors, and if she did wild or wicked things it was because she could not help them. The moon affects her as it does a woman, he thought. The Old Man and the Sea


So you might be asking what I have been doing over the last few weeks. Well I have had so much time to reflect on life. The most important lesson I have learnt from this period is how to listen to the advice of others. Secondly, life is short but you must not rush important things especially marriage. Marriage must not be rush because planning a wedding is a big task but remember it's not a business contract but a contract of love. To me love is getting a nice hot meal once in a while, or a going out for a nice drive, and some kissing time. But the deep side of love is knowing someone out there is thinking of you, is worried about you and wants to be with you.

That's enough sensitive talk for one blog session lets see what is on offer this weekend in Sydney.
At the moment, winter is ending and spring is just about to be blossom. Therefore, a man must know there will be 4 seasons in one day. If you are keen on doing an outdoor pursuit do so in the morning when the wind will be calm. Maybe a trip to the various outdoor markets in Sydney and breakfast. I do feel like a nice bacon and egg roll this week. If your going to sleep in, then be prepared for a unpredictable weather so go for a nice drive up the coast to Newcastle.
If a drive is not for you, how about watching our favourite action heroes of the 1990's in the movie the Expendables. But if it's the girls turn to choose a movie, I am sorry to say this but you better head to One of the Dendy cinemas, most likely the one at Circular Quay. Sorry guys you just have to go.



Finally, I would like to thank you everyone for your patience and waiting for this blog, I hope you all have a great weekend.
Deo Gratias.

The pick up series according to Truong. Broadcast Two

Dear my beloved Fiance, I love you and I trust you with all my heart!! Now to welcome you to another broadcast of the pick up series according to Truong. Now that you have big forearms from all the car polishing, and the ladies are aware of your strategies. However, you've done all the right things but you got the NO, the big fat rejection, the No I am not interested. Ouch that's got to hurt big time.

So lets get straight into it shall we, The pick up series continues this week with Rejection, how to deal with a WACC rejection. This is important topic because if you get rejected your heading in the correct direction. From P&P, Miss B doesn't fall in love in Mr D until the very end. Only when Mr D proves himself worthy.

Reasons for rejection.
There are number of reason why you were rejected, the most common reason is she has her eye on someone man, or she has a boyfriend. married or engaged. Lets concentrate on the first scenario. Generally ladies have their eye on some other man. This will work in your favour! There is a simple answer to this, get her attention and prove to her your forearms are big enough to protect her.
Firstly, don't be weird and rash. For example do not correspond with her more than 5 times a day. This includes sms/phone calls or trying to stalk her. Secondly, don't wait for more than 2 weeks before you decide to ask her out or pursue group outings. If you are discipline and keep to simple these simple restrictions, you will be balancing on the fine line between courting and obession.
Now, what will really impresses a lady after rejection? Persistent! being persistent is the key to winning her heart. It's like trying to throw a pebble at the telephone cable, you just have to wait up early when there is no wind, and cable is stiff from the cold, then you start finding stones to throw, I can promise you, you won't be able to hit it the first time, nor second, or even 10 times but eventually you will, Sometimes your mate will hit it sooner but if you are persistent you will hit this cable.

Persistent, is waking up early, persistent is asking, even if your mates succeed after 2 times you might have to try 3 times. But if you are persistent you can and will be able to hold her hand in the fading summer sunlight by the rock pools of Clovelly.

However, if things get worst and you have a gut feeling that it is not going well, simple thank her for her time and be noble about it all. I know your hurting but sometimes you really need to risk it all, and lay your dignity to rest and open your heart to love.
I know this week entry is short, but it is only a simple broadcast because you are probably still in waiting the long 2 weeks with in anticipation.

Things to do in Sydney this week. As you are aware I really enjoy eating and dining. I have been to a number of restaurants in this fine city but I would like to promote the German-Austria club in Cabramatta. If you like to drink German beer on Tap, and like to eat in a German style youth hall, like the ones you see in WWII movies. Then head on down to Cabramatta to the German-Austria club.
To be honest my heart and soul is very broken this week. You can probably tell from my writing that it lacks the wit and charm of the Truong you know. I feel that my soul is hurting now that I have done something of terrible hurt to the one I love most in the world. But According to Truong, he will never give up and be himself again after a good weekend.
Go out and have fun all. Deo Gratias.

The pick up series according to Truong. Broadcast One

Welcome all to another blog entry, it is great to see that there has been an interest in my blog and I hope that everyone has had a big week at work. I don't know about you but the week goes so fast when your trying to buy a house, and do bridal gift registry all in the same week. So, you all are wondering how a average guy like myself ended up with such a beautiful fiance. What are chances? 1 to 2.2 billion that's very slim chances but nothing is impossible with firstly the help of God, and some research. So without further delay I would like to introduce a new series called The pickup series According to Truong.

The pickup series Broadcast1. How to pick up a white girl from a conservative background of Anglo-Celtic background.(WACC)

Research
The key element in any endeavour is research. So before you invest cold hard cash into anything take a depth gauge reading and do a pilot study. Go out and rent some movies, or listen to audio books on Jane Austen. The key to all WACC girls is Jane Austen and 18th century Europe, if you are man enough you will have to sit! watch! and listen! Yes it will mundane, yes it will tedious, and yes it will arduous but in the end she will say "you are very amiable".
After the pilot study, you will have to apply this research to modern times. This is a crucial step for a successful completion of the research stage.
Now you can ask some of your friends either male or female it doesn't really matter because you can get honest advice from both. You have two options here you can either surprise them on an outing or plan an outing where you can carry out your mock dates. For example WACC girls generally enjoy picnics and walks. This is easy now since you have watched P&P, you will have to plan a trial picnic with antipasto for two, drinks preferably a selection of both red, wines and fortified to save money here buy miniatures, a vase so you can pick flowers for her(save money), and lastly a suitable a location where you can watch the sunset(I'll talk about this later).
So now go on at least 2 - 3 trial dates with a group of friends. From personal experience this opportunity provides you with the so call "peer review" method of marking. You will have to bite your tongue and accept all short comings because they are providing feed back on your research methods, this is where all your research and execution will be assessed. It's either pass or fail if you fail, go back to step one and RESEARCH.
A few locations I have found which are suitable for WACC girls in the 18th century ear include Centennial park on weekdays, Clovelly-Coogee coastal cliff areas, Concord west park lands near the hospital, Camden and surrounds, Richmond-Windsor river side areas and Mrs Macquarie Chair.

Execution, etiquette and dialogue.
Like gentleman of the 17-18th century brush your horses and polish your carriage that means you have to get out the leather polish. Now you wished you had some servants, but you don't so lets get into the right frame of mind for the 21st century and beyond. First thing is first CLEAN your car, inside and out. There are numerous Internet sites explaining how to detail your car properly, if your like me and have seen the Karate kid series "wax on wax off" is the key. Polishing your car is an important pre picnic ritual, it is sacred act going back to medieval times where knights and warriors would shine their armour and sharpen their blades. If you have a shiny car it will speak for itself, no matter what it is, it could be a Hyundai excel or a Ferrari a well polished car demonstrates that you are a man of principle. Secondly, you'll get mighty big fore arms afterward so remember to wear a short sleeve shirt to show them off.
So now the car is polished and is ozzy out exotic flavours like vanilla, walnut and honey . You have to pack a picnic for two, this is easy because you've done research. Easy!



Execution is simple, in the 18th century a man of principle would simply, request an audience with the WACC girl who he wanted to woo. For example, " I would like to ask you out for a picnic date, I will be picking you up from Address at Time. Since I am a busy man, I will not take No so be ready at the time requested." Easy, if she has no problems with that be ready. So notes here, Mr D would be arrogant, stuck up, and un-interested if you are like that you will surely woo your WACC. It's the principle man.
Etiquette is extremely important on the day of your date, because etiquette demonstrates a man of principle. Firstly, always walk beside your WACC girl on the side closest to danger ie, side of the oncoming traffic, facing crashing waves, and nearest cliff faces. Secondly, never request for help when carrying your picnic apparatus. Thirdly, give way to your lady when approaching 2-1 one lane ways. Finally, always open doors, this I have found tricky because some doors are outward pushing. If the door is outward swinging, simply walk forward, open it and let her proceed. Remember simple is beautiful, don't over do it, JUST Do it. It demonstrates principle. That's it PRINCIPLE.

Dialogue is the probably where most men will fail. Simple is beautiful keep to what you know best. If your only good at talking about cars, then don't talk. Just complement on how nice the weather is, the smell of her perfume. If it's a daytime date she will be wearing flora smells, if its the evening it's usually musk. Depending on which just it complement her complexion. Don't over complement or you'll get stuck.
So your running on empty now, with no more things to talk about because after watching P&P(Pride and Prejudice) you have the necessary research data. Crack open the alcohol try to buy alcohol that is seal, with a cork. This will show your confidence in using tools it demonstrate principle and will start a talking point. Topics include wine, travelling, Europe, motorbikes, leather jackets and tulips. By now you will be well into your alcohol and antipasto. If your lucky pick her a flower and put it in a vase because this will give you more talking material. Ok the picnic has gone on for at least 2 hours and the sun is setting since you have chosen a spot where you can both spectate it. I know your dying to kiss her, DON'T this will demonstrate principle and allows you to transit to a second date.




Well readers what a action packed first series. but I have to end it here because its like one of those choose your own adventures novels. Because who knows where it can lead. In summation be a man of principle and woo that WACC girl of your dreams by referring to The pick up series according to Truong.

Sydney siders we have a beautiful outlook this weekend. If you want a good drive I suggest driving to Canberra through the Old Hume highway, so you can go through Berrima and Goulburn. Once you are there you can watch the Canberra play the Knights at 3pm. But if your not into the Rugby League you can visit the Hermitage Winery in Mittagong. If Canberra doesn't tickle your fancy, go and explore the central coast and light a fire on the beach, wrap up some fish, spuds, and corn in foil dump it there and you can have a beach fire picnic. If you find a turtle shell lying around you can even make a clam soup. Use your 18th century imagination this weekend. Lastly I would like to thank you dear readers and Deo Gratias.

Girl, date, ring what next?

Attention to all the ladies that might have a secret crush on me, including Osman I know you love me! I have to apologise and say that you all missed out, because I am engaged and soon to be wed.

Sufferin' succotash! What a busy week, all I can say is when winter comes round the bees and bears are hibernating while us humans are left suffering in this wet and miserable weather. Sometimes I wonder why we aren't rugged up all day. By golly this week has flew by and there has been SO many twists and turns in a young man's life. Oh Lord, do we run from the week or do we catch up to it. So without delay I am honoured to bring to you this week's According to Truong.

There comes a stage in a man's life where he eats his owns words and goes Doh I've made a mistake. So here it is, you have the girls of your dreams, then you bust your knuckles and trade in your bike boots, riding gear and riding leathers for a shiny piece of bling for your lady love. But what's next? It doesn't stop there, have you ever thought about a roof over your head?
In this modern word, where money and brain power provides shelter, good looking and physically superior males are left scratching their heads. So here are some of my views on this modern phenomena. It was only less than 200 years ago, when the strong and brave could be granted lands and titles returning from glorious battles for their loyal service to the King. Before that, the strongest chieftains and his warriors raided fertile lands and built ancient kingdoms. If you can place yourself back to cavemen times, the strongest would find the best caves with easy access to food and water. Now, you ask why is this important to us as humans in this modern world?

Up to this point in time, the strongest have been able to pass on their genetic material to the prettiest females, however living in a city like Sydney. It seems for the last 50 years the smarter males have been able to pass on their genetic material, who knows what consequences this might have, maybe Australians won't qualified for the World cup anymore. This in turn has placed a bottle neck on the so called "Alpha males". But if your one of those Alpha males left in this urban environment don't despair because their a number of ways for you to find your potential lifelong mate and still have a splendid cave.

Option number 1, If you want to live in Sydney, don't be picking and live in a area beyond your financial means. The main reason for this, is that you'll will lose your physical prowess because you won't have enough money to buy T-Bone steaks. Secondly, a female companion always looks favourably on a male who has his own cave, so if you have one she'll be more than happy to be your lifelong companion.

Option number 2, If your a young lady still looking for your male, a great place to look for these males are on coastal towns with a seasonal fishing trade. In these towns, men usually work for 6-8 months a year earning a considerable amount of money. It might be hard at first to move into these towns but this is where you'll find hard working alpha males who haven't lost their sense of manliness.

Option number 3, If you have no money at all, but your extremely hardworking you can be savvy and use your muscles to build your own home in areas where councils are giving away parcels of land for men who are willing to stay on. But remember to buy 2 pairs of boots, one land boot and one pair for Church, country dances, and country rodeos.

In summation, though the outlook is bleak if we as men, are left with no apparent heirs in this modern world, where money comes from trading stocks that aren't actually there, or in using ones money to make more money from others money. There is still a chance to push forward, marching tall and gallant through it all to proclaim that the warrior class has not faded away in this modern world of sissyness.

The outlook for Sydney this weekend is going to be a wet one, combined with the cold air and smelly air conditioning it's best to go and clear out your alveoli with a nice drive down the sound coast. On these long drives it would be nice to listen to Crowded house, or the Lord of the Rings soundtrack, followed by a large bundle of fish and chips at Jim's Fish Cafe Thirroul, follow a by a swim by the near by beach to show the sea who is the man!.

So i am encouraging everyone to get a mosey down to the south coast, even as far as Manyana, where I've heard they have miniature bananas that taste like violet crumble. But if a car is no where to be seen and you still want to make the trip there is always the train. This is a great idea if your planning a date. So don't hesitate to sit close, and explore the landscape together with Red Rock deli crisps, or Burger Men because you can talk till the cows come home. There will be a time. when your date will nod off, because waves make girls sleepy, when this happens give her your shoulder, PS remember to wear a puffy jacket so that shoulder will be as soft as duck down.
With great delight, I'll put my pen down, or in this age take my fingers of the keyboard and tap no more and thank you the readers for another week of According to Truong.

Love sickness, Poor poor Kevin PM

Thank you all for coming back to According to Truong blog spot again. Once again we've had a great week. Much has happen to us, finally the World Cup fever is almost over, with all my favourite teams of Australia, England, and South Korea being ousted of contention. Without much delay I would like present to YOU my beloved readers, According to Truong for this week.

Love sickness what is this? And how we should have some sympathy for our dear leader, ex prime minster the Honourable Kevin Rudd. So your just an average guy, you've been through one or two deep and meaningful relationships in your life. But your also a man who is full of pride and would never admit that you suffer or have suffered from love sickness. I am sure this is you, and if your saying it's not, your suffering from love sickness at this very moment.
Love sickness hits you deep down, down to your very being, since I am a guy I can only describe it how I saw it. Firstly, you get hit with pride, saying what a twat, and female dog the girl is, and you can do better. But once she has left, your left with fermenting memories and feelings like making wine with Oak chips rather than in a French oak barrel. I reckon Kevin was going through this when he was heartbroken, when the country he loved betrayed him like a two timing tuna fish.
Next comes, the anger where you want to break someones ribs or hurl a brick at some one's house. So Kevin might be going through this, because once a man is angry he can do some terrible things like burning petrol with washing powder.
Stop right here before you do anything rash, before you go on your rampage of fury you need energy, so the best way to go about this is, 1 gather wood from the near by park, 2. split the wood up, 3 put it in a Weber BBQ, 4 pour some petrol on it 5, light it, 6 cook thick spicy Italian sausages with skewed prawns. NOW YOUR READY for some testosterone fed rage.


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When this stage is over you'll go through nights where your riddled with memories of strawberry coated moments. So Kevin, don't sugar coat it, see it for what it was.
In summation at this stage of love sickness, your almost cured because you have been through all the stages of pride, anger, and hopefulness. Now your ready to look into other boulevards, and when you see these green pastures your cure.

So lets graze in these green pastures, from my experience the green pasture I have found has been lush like no other. If you have ever been through rural France, and have seen those fat cheese producing cows put yourself in that picture and say Gosh Truong is lucky. I am in those pastures now. They are full of fat cheese producing cows, eating buttercups and chasing bumble bees around fields of tulips. Once you are there your home my friend. Go and search for these fat French cow, producing pastures. Breath, take it in and rest assure because your home.
Once your home, everything starts to fall into place, your on your way to becoming a happily married man with a home that has, curtains and maybe blinds but your happy.

If your are in the same situation as Kevin, being back stabbed by his beloved, blitz through the stages of love sickness quickly That's it MAN UP! so you can find your green pastures sooner where you can eat cheese that has come from Fatted French cows.

What to do this weekend in Sydney? Living in the greatest city in the world presents us with a wide range of choices. Firstly, the toy story 3 movie has come out and I've heart it is a great movie for men to watch to open up to their emotion side. Secondly, have you consider all the great markets around Sydney, consider a trip to the Paddy's Market in Flemington, where you can indulge in fresh produce from Cheese, Chorizo and Calamari.

I hope that everyone has a well earned weekend and I look forward to see you all bright eyed next week with stories to tell of a wonderful weekend. Deo Gratias

Country stability, WHY WE NEED THE TEA LADY?

So it's been a big week for average Australians, firstly our beloved Socceroos put up a great fight to qualify. However, they were probably distracted about the how our prime minister was usurped putting the country into civil unrest. I can hear the riots and glass breaking down stairs.

Woeful cries can now be heard! Who can the average Australian turn to? According to Truong, the humble tea lady is the answer.

What is a tea lady?

A tea lady is a woman in an office or working environment, whose sole job is to provide beverages (chiefly tea) and light snacks during the allocated tea break. Tea ladies are a mainly British custom. They were either present in a works canteen, or perhaps came round with a trolley, on which was usually a tea urn full of either hot tea or hot water, and perhaps a selection of cakes and buns. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_lady 2010).

Imagine a nice elderly lady, gentle like your mum, and is always interested on how your day is going, and when your doing something silly she'll tell you straight up for example cleaning the tea room because she's not responsible for cleaning up your mess.

This week out of all week, I am requesting all work places to relax and start consider the benefits of having a tea lady visiting our dull grey office cubicles with her rainbow assortment of sweet and savoury products.

The benefits to the economy

Economics is an key element in all work place so why the tea lady is benefit to the economy.

Firstly, she doesn't demand a huge salary, the members of the tea club pay for her wages, and her product sourcing usually support small business.

Secondly, we are giving women a chance to start a business in their older years. Work places generally are filled with youth and expanding the age bracket really helps younger workers with aspect of respect and learning from a older generation.

Finally, the tea lady helps to stimulate local economy through her purchases of tea, tea pots, tea cosy, tea tray, tea cakes, Vegemite and cheese scrolls, sausage rolls, lamingtons, chocolate or strawberry eclairs, and poppy seed cake. If you think of the macro and micro economy the trickle down effect is mesmerising.

The social benefits

Lets put it this way, who wouldn't want a nice cup of tea brewed in a pot combine with a cheese and Vegemite scroll. A happy computer worker is a efficient worker. I wonder if the labour party had a tea lady, if they did I think our country would have won the world cup and be world leaders in pyramid building.

Things to do in Sydney

So another week ends in Sydney and your wondering what there is to do in the middle of winter? Winter is one of the best seasons to start dating because there is more time spent in doors to talk, girl usually like to talk so if your wondering where to go on a date. Sydney has answers how about all Korean BBQ at Shinara on Pitt st followed by ice skating at the Sydney winter festival. Not only do you get a nice table top BBQ which will surely start some embers, you get to hold hands while trying to ice skate outside St Mary's cathedral.

Well that ends another week of according to Truong. I hope everyone has a great weekend and not get into too much trouble.

Why I love my parents, now.

(Thanks dear! I love this new hat you bought for me, now I can chop wood to keep you warm back in our love cabin.!)

Boy, what a lovely week. Sydney has really show how beautiful it can be in the mid of winter. Not only she is blue, and clear, you can even wear a T-shirt and walk your dog without your toes freezing off. Deo gratias Sydney is the number one city in the world. So another week of according to Truong.

This week I have been thinking, I really love my parents. I wonder why it has taken me this long for all this to happen. So here it goes.

So from the ages of 0-15 you rely on parents for everything. Lets see from nappies, to peanuts, to watermelons, to those great birthday parties. Oh those birthday parties with the homemade spring rolls, fried rice with pork sausages followed by a water fight ending with a hose spraying all the girls. Then life moves on, and then your parents buy you, your first suit and you become rebel. You disagree with everything your parents say. I guess the bird is finding it's feathers and another bird.

Bummer now your at the stage when you think your wiser and better than your parents, you leave the country for a few years and realise life is great at first but no where is better than home. The grass seems green in England, but does it taste as good or when you lie down in your bed are your toes dry I am serious ARE YOUR TOES dry. Well my weren't.

Returning home. What a feeling sorting your life out, your parents are so helpful and still treat you like a little child. It feels great I don't know why we ever left home. I guess coming home your have a fresh outlook on how great your parents are.

Well I hope that most people realise this and give their folks a nice big hug, or a good old conversation. Because the only people that will never leave you are your parents.

WOLRD CUP FEVER has hit Sydney. So if you like staying up late and eating maccas, kebabs, and yerros. Sydney has a few live sites all around this great city. I rec commend watching some of the games to enjoy the experience of this great game of Football the World game.

PS I have world cup fever, so I just wanted to write about how I love my parents.

So have a lovely weekend and I hope to see you all next week on According to Truong