Microaggression is subtle. It’s hard to tell as the person doing the discriminating or the person being discriminated against. Here are 9 examples of microaggression that I’ve experienced as an Asian Canadian. Microaggressions are subtle I have to admit that as an educated, Canadian-born, Millennial woman, I didn’t know what microaggressions Read more…
When I got married, I was planning to take my husband’s name. It’s a tradition I thought I valued. But then as time went by, I changed my mind. To take or not to take… “Do or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda Actually, nowadays, a couple has options Read more…
My husband became a realtor 3 years ago and it’s affected our marriage. I knew things would change but I didn’t expect these things to happen. My husband made a career change about 3 years ago. He’s a Chartered Accountant by trade but real estate has been his passion for Read more…
From kindergarten to university, I spent over half my life in school. Do I regret my decision? Was it a waste of time or time well wasted? It’s about seeing the life skills I acquired from years of study. I didn’t enjoy school Don’t get me wrong, going to school wasn’t a Read more…
I did well in school. From finals, mid-terms to quizzes, I managed to get straight A’s and I don’t learn from reading. However, studying is much more than memorization. Straight A’s from elementary to grad school Long story short, I did well in school. Scholarships, awards, the accolades…that was me. From Read more…
Does cooking at home mean using only healthy ingredients? How to cook delicious meals you’ll actually eat and look forward to leftovers. Because why make something you won’t want to eat? Tasteless food isn’t tasty Imagine this. It’s a weeknight. You just finished work and you’re starving. There are leftovers in Read more…
Parents are not good or evil, heroes or villains. Seeing them as humans let us practice empathy and compassion for others and ourselves. “Respect your parents! They did so much for you.” As the author of the book “How To Deal With Asian Parents”, it’s obvious I’ve struggled with the relationship Read more…
Talking about our feelings can be a daunting task for many, especially for someone who grew up in an emotionally illiterate environment. Is not knowing what I’m feeling a feeling? How did I start putting words to those emotions? When emotionally illiterate parents raise a heart on sleeve daughter Growing up with Read more…
Was he racist or sexist? As a woman of colour, I’m often in a tough position. We are vulnerable. How do I stand up for myself enough? Was it because I’m Asian? A few months ago, our family wanted to get fried chicken from KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). So I order Read more…
Social distancing. Physical distancing. Stay positive. Test negative. Stop the spread. Stay at home. Keeping sane during COVID-19 pandemic. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…Happy New Year! 2020 came. Then a couple of months later, we started to quarantine. A global pandemic took over our lives. It was Read more…