How to balance the collectivist instincts instilled through my upbringing and the individualistic urges influenced by my environment. Recently, I saw a TikTok video of an Asian woman getting her 23andMe results. In a mere 15 seconds, she opens the envelope, looks at it and shows the audience what it Read more…
As an Asian woman, I get discriminated against for being female and for being Asian. Here are 9 Asian female stereotypes that need to die. Why not both? I wish this meant I having both soft and hard tacos but instead it’s experiencing both sexism and racism as an Asian woman. Read more…
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…
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…
Mothers are often hard on themselves and feel like they’re not good enough. Here’s what to do when you feel like an inadequate parent. Dropping the ball and picking it back up. Obviously, I know there’s no such thing as a perfect mom In my home, socks are unmatched. The laundry 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…