Cuong Dang

Dang in Chicago 2008, celebrated Vanda's birthday

Cuong is a Vietnamese native who came to the States in late 2002 to pursue a Western education in business and global marketing. He graduated from Maryville University in December 2005. Cuong has also attended Richmond University in the United Kingdom for a semester, served as a Business Development Executive for Minh Phuong Co., Ltd, and is currently the Creative Marketing Director for Engage Software in Des Peres, MO.

He enjoys international traveling, gourmet cooking, and art including photography, web design, and interior design. As one of eight children raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, he is the only one who has ventured to Europe and the United States. Since meeting Vanda, he has remained a resident in the States.

Vanda Wilder

Vanda in front of Disney store in Chicago, Summer 2008

Vanda is a physical therapist for RehabCare in Creve Coeur, MO. She went to Maryville University to earn her Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physical Therapy. In her little spare time, she enjoys traveling abroad to feast on exotic cuisine and savoring wines.

She is passionate about history and cultures of the world. Her mother shares a rich Thai heritage and her father has financed numerous European travels in the pursuit of education and appreciation of international studies. Finally, she is also guilty of a secret obsession with Disney.

Pixie Dang

Pixie 2006Pixie is a 3-year old toy poodle. Her breeder described her as ornery, and she still lives up to that name. Pixie became part of the family in November of 2005 and insisted on sleeping on the bed.

In her spare time, she enjoys window watching and begs when there is food to be had.