Coffee, the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper, and me.

(NLĐO) - My morning is slow-paced with unsweetened iced coffee, and the newspaper placed beside me still smells of fresh paper.

It seems like everyone has certain morning routines that have become an indispensable part of their lives? For me, it's a cup of coffee and the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper – two things I've been attached to for many years.

My mornings are slow-paced, with unsweetened iced coffee and a newspaper beside me, still smelling of fresh paper. That's all it takes; a new day seems to have started perfectly, full of energy.

I don't read the newspaper immediately; each page I open is like gaining a new perspective on life. Stories about people, about society, about what's happening around me... are enough to make me think. Some articles help me calm my mind, while others give me a better understanding of the world that's changing every day...

Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper and coffee

Coffee keeps me awake, while the newspaper helps me "clear my mind." For many years, amidst countless online sources of information, I've maintained the habit of reading print newspapers. Perhaps it's because the feeling of holding a physical newspaper is different – ​​slower and deeper. When you're not swept away by the fast-paced news, you have time to pause, read carefully, and reflect deeply.

For me, the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper is more than just a publication. It's a companion. Some mornings I'm in a hurry, only managing to read a few pages. But on more leisurely days, I sit longer, reading from the first page to the last, as a way to "recharge" my mental energy.

Perhaps everyone needs a moment of quiet reflection like that before starting a busy day. A cup of coffee, a newspaper – it's a way to reconnect with yourself before diving into the work routine.

Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper and coffee

Amidst the changes of modern life, there are some things that should be preserved. For me, that's a morning with coffee and the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper – all blended together, enough to make the new day more complete.

(Entry for the "Impressions on Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" contest 2026, part of the 4th "Celebrating Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" program organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper).

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ca-phe-bao-nguoi-lao-dong-va-toi-196260319163024008.htm