In the Vietnamese zodiac, 2020 was the year of "Canh Tý"—where "Canh" translates to "soup" and "Tý" to "mouse." Inspired by this playful coincidence, I created an illustration featuring an elder mouse lounging in a tofu soup hot tub and a baby mouse perched on a bowl of white rice. The tofu soup, while not symbolic, was one of my favorite comfort foods and served as a cozy, lighthearted setting for the grandfather mouse. The bowl of rice, on the other hand, carried deeper meaning—white rice is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and culture, and a full bowl represents abundance, warmth, and a fulfilling life, especially significant as a wish for the New Year. Although my artwork didn’t receive an award, I took great pride in completing it, especially after years of abandoning previous VLAG contest entries. It was a personal milestone that marked both creative growth and discipline.