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…
If you’re trying to be someone else, you’re doing it wrong. Why keep it real? Authenticity, candour, real talk 100%…this is what readers value when they consume a story. They don’t want fluff. They don’t want to be talked down to. They don’t want posers. They’re too smart for that. They Read more…
Getting pregnant wasn’t easy for me the second time. But that experience made me more compassionate for those who struggle with infertility. Apparently, having unprotected sex does not guarantee a baby My fears about unplanned pregnancies Highschool sex education instilled a fear in me about doing the deed. Having sex Read more…
Millennials are often stereotyped as lazy and entitled. How does growing up with immigrant parents prove those aren’t true? Although, I do love my avocados… https://youtu.be/ClF2GL7y2SQhttps://youtu.be/rySNvjdhXj4https://youtu.be/EDmUatilDBg “It’s because they’re Millennials” I was born in the year of the Chernobyl disaster. For those who don’t know a lick of history, it’s Read more…
As a feminist, I grew up defying gender stereotypes. I never want to depend on a man. However, since becoming a mom, I’ve realized letting him help me is just as important as helping him. https://youtu.be/IjdaYZ1yAIQhttps://youtu.be/PZiSHqrMN4ghttps://youtu.be/RnwHpXhP01s I don’t depend on a man but I’m learning to let him support me Read more…
Working moms often feel like they haven’t accomplished enough. I’ve learned to accept that my kids are delaying my goals for good reason. It’s okay I can’t achieve enough every day… https://youtu.be/nuEHSga_vBchttps://youtu.be/K_uRCmg1g4Y I had so many high hopes and expectations When I was pregnant with my son last year, I Read more…
Working moms have it tough. Our social life is often at the bottom of our priorities. How can one minimize the loneliness of motherhood? https://youtu.be/4JD9yu1T4Xkhttps://youtu.be/7ddg21efJ9whttps://youtu.be/MK0xFzuyj8A Responding late to texts is merely the tip of the iceberg Does a good conversation lead to friendship? When I was 7, I went to Read more…
Immigrant parents often told their kids to finish their food; however, in this generation, it goes beyond the plate to reduce food waste. https://youtu.be/SpTUF57Or48https://youtu.be/Y9epwNN545Uhttps://youtu.be/z9-ovuBvMHAhttps://youtu.be/3WwvW4MeG74 It’s not about finishing your plate. A couple of months ago, our family went out to dinner for the first time since restaurants opened up. We were Read more…
For years, Victor Ung was told to “man up” whenever he showed difficult emotions. Now, he’s teaching other Asian men to “Human Up” instead. Have you ever felt the urge to cry but stopped yourself? I have. Growing up as an Asian Canadian, my parents* would often discourage me from Read more…
Asian cultures value age in a hierarchical manner. I was taught to respect my elders. How has growing up in Canada affected my views? https://youtu.be/MWrJb79D174https://youtu.be/u6qHy6cHsFg The East and West battle inside of me The other day, I was leaving the grocery store when I saw a white man in his Read more…