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it's been 7 years since I met my husband through online dating
Asian Culture

It’s been 7 years since I met my husband through online dating

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…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 14, 2020 ago
how my past eating disorder affects me as a mom
Asian Culture

How my past eating disorder affects me as a mom

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…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 13, 2020 ago
how to deeply appreciate the simple things in life
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How to deeply appreciate the simple things in life

Ever feel like life is going by and you’re just sitting there watching it, as a spectator instead of a participant? You do things to get through the day, check the boxes and complete the tasks. And then one day, it hits you and you’re sick and tired of the Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
Is it just me or Asians bad with compliments
Asian Culture

Is it just me or are Asians bad with compliments?

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…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
tigertail movie review
Asian Culture

A Quick Review Of Netflix’s Tigertail

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…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 15, 2020 ago
How will the use of chopsticks evolve with Asian millennials?
Asian Culture

Will eating with chopsticks change as Asian Millennials become parents?

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…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 9, 2020 ago
saying sorry when you shouldn't and not saying it when you should
Asian Culture

Stop apologizing for the wrong reasons and start apologizing when it matters

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…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 9, 2020 ago
when you can't make a big life decision
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What happens when you make a big life decision

Are you currently contemplating a big life decision? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnk6f1ZhZDk Making decisions is tough sometimes, especially when it feels like your entire life is going to change because of it. What if I choose the wrong path? And there is no going back?  I don’t want to regret not doing something Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 9, 2020 ago
how to overcome the most common insecurities
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How to overcome the most common insecurities

What are your insecurities? Let’s dive into them Have insecurities? Scared to be yourself? Worried about what others think of you? Or may think of you if you were to be real with them? Other people’s perception is one of the most common insecurities that people have.  You’re not alone Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 8, 2020 ago
The only way to prove you are truly better than someone else
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The only way to prove you are better than someone else

Can you do a better job than me? The other day, I was watching Better Call Saul and right after watching the first episode, I thought to myself,  “Man, that was a slow episode.”Why did the writers write those lines?How come they didn’t delve into the characters more?What a stupid Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 8, 2020 ago

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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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