Does online dating actually work? I met my husband over years ago and here’s our love story. When did you meet online? Brian: We had met towards the end of the summer in 2013. Katharine: Summer of 2013. I remember Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home” was playing nonstop on Read more…
Food and I have a love-hate relationship. It’s something I’ve been managing my whole life. How my past eating disorder affects me as a mom How do you feel about your body? How do you feel about food? As someone who has struggled with body confidence her whole life, I’ve had Read more…
How do you feel when someone compliments you? Are you uncomfortable? Is it just me or are Asians bad with compliments? How does it feel when you get complimented? When someone tells me I’m doing a good job or that I look great, I get uncomfortable. My first instinct is Read more…
Tigertail is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Alan Yang Here are my two cents about the film. ***SPOILERS ALERT*** For British Asian and American perspectives, check out the full article in Asienne magazine. What were your initial thoughts of the film and first reaction(s) to seeing Read more…
What do you use to eat? As more Asian millennials become parents in Western societies, will the use of chopsticks decrease? Let’s talk about chopsticks. It’s a huge part of my culture and a tradition to use chopsticks. How will this change with the future generation? Growing up, I used Read more…
When should you apologize? What happens when we don’t and when we do? Sorry not sorry… I love the urban dictionary’s definition. Sorry not sorry: “A sarcastic way of acknowledging that someone might not like whatever you’re saying or doing … but you don’t really care.” Saying sorry can either be Read more…
Our Asian immigrant parents’ worked the 9-5 to put food on the table. How can they understand that you can make a living from your side hustle? The other day, I was picking up my daughter from my parents’ place when I get an email from Medium saying that I Read more…
What do you do when you have an issue with someone? Conflict is inevitable because people exist Spouses fight. Families bicker. Co-workers disagree. Friends argue. Hell, even strangers on a bus have hissy fits with one another. Have you ever met someone who was always in agreement with you? His Read more…
Ever met someone who is never impressed, constantly disappointed in others and sets unattainable expectations? Nothing is good enough I am guilty of being overly critical. It’s an unfortunate behaviour for recovering perfectionists. I’ve been that toxic asshole who was constantly ragging on others, pointing out their weaknesses and offering Read more…
You dread seeing them and when you do, you feel like a warm body. Is it normal to not like your parents? Friday dinner at their house, Sunday morning Dim Sum, having your parents over at your place… How does it feel thinking about those things? Frustrated? Burdened? Dread? Like Read more…