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…
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…
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…
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…
People need the right voice to get through to them (and it’s okay if it’s not yours) You tell your friend about the KETO diet you’re on, the workout you’re doing, the meditation app you’re using, the fertilizer you’re using for your lawn…they still haven’t lost the weight, they’re still Read more…
What happens when we get older? We know ourselves better and the more self-assured we become. But that also comes with a cost. Older ≠ smarter I’m a millennial, a wife and a mother of 2. I’m in my mid-thirties and I’m reflecting on my life. Growing up, I was Read more…
How can we overcome our insecurities? First, we must define what security means to us. It’s hard for anyone to be completely secure with themselves but once we know what to aim for, it’s easier to set goals, create plans and adopt habits to change. We can overcome and/or manage Read more…