It’s been almost six months since I left my 9–5 job to become a freelance writer. Here are a few things I’ve experienced so far: It is not a lifestyle that I recommend to just anyone. Leaving your 9–5 for your side hustle sounds like you’re pursuing your passion and living 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…
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…
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…
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…
Asian grandparents often take care of their grandchildren. As a mom, how did I make this work peacefully without blowing a fit at my parents? https://youtu.be/822KEKqJzfshttps://youtu.be/bkdpFXP9_rIhttps://youtu.be/vqmuwDyPNu0https://youtu.be/JEF7Zz6U6Cwhttps://youtu.be/YpDc2TRCTaAhttps://youtu.be/_t62N7l3tJ0https://youtu.be/fl6FIPOguoYhttps://youtu.be/Gsqoyb6x26o How I made it work without pulling my hair out A year from now, my daughter will start Kindergarten. That means, no more getting spoiled Read more…
Asian moms are like magicians in the kitchen, cooking up a storm without the thunder and lightning https://youtu.be/NEqSa8bG3eo As a mother of 2 with a husband who has the stomach the size of a basketball player’s inside a small Chinese man, I cook A LOT! One day as I was Read more…
So earlier this year, I published a book on some strategies that helped my relationship with my parents. https://youtu.be/7jVgoZNsGJE The title of the book assumes that it provides the reader with a clear solution to their problems. But with any self-help, personal development, relationship advice book, the solution lies within us. 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…