I recently went to visit Hong Kong, which is where my parents are from before immigrating to America. I hadn’t visited since I was eight years old so I was really excited to see the city that I met so briefly before. A part of me was hoping that going to Hong Kong would help … Continue reading Aesthetic Spots in Hong Kong
Comic: Why My Culture isn’t Your Prom Dress
My culture isn't your prom dress. I know I'm a little late to this debate but I just wanted to illustrate how I feel about this matter. When I was little, my mom got me a beautiful qípáo two piece set that I was too afraid to wear to school. Why? Because I didn't want the … Continue reading Comic: Why My Culture isn’t Your Prom Dress
Mental Health and Practicing Self-Care
We do not give enough attention to mental health. Women, especially younger women are reporting higher rates of mental health problems. Mental illness, much like other illnesses can spread, grow, and deepen if you ignore them. No matter how much you push it down, the more will come back up. I want to draw attention … Continue reading Mental Health and Practicing Self-Care
Five Characters from Aggretsuko that we all know in real life
If you haven’t watched the Netflix anime Aggretsuko yet, then you should make a point to push that to the top of your list. Aggretsuko follows the journey of Retsuko, an adorable red panda trapped in the painful monotony of her thankless accounting job. Day after day she’s pushed around by her cold hearted superiors … Continue reading Five Characters from Aggretsuko that we all know in real life
What I got from the SF Glossier Pop-Up Shop
As I waited in line against the bright gradient pink wall, I couldn’t help but hear the same question echo from each side of me-- “So, what’s so great about this brand?” People had flocked from all over the Bay Area to visit the Glossier pop-up in San Francisco, many dragging their girlfriends and significant … Continue reading What I got from the SF Glossier Pop-Up Shop
Battle of the Sexes & Women’s History Month (lookbook)
Femmes are strong as hell. Although women have faced a lot of obstacles these past few years, we are still actively and fiercely combating inequality. Pro-femme movements such as #MeToo and Time's Up have made headlines recently and we began to see more women of color on the big screen like Kelly Marie Tran in … Continue reading Battle of the Sexes & Women’s History Month (lookbook)
A California Girl’s First Visit to the South
I was born and raised in California all my life, surrounded by an abundance of diversity and a huge Asian presence. Although I've been to other parts of America like Washington and Nevada, I had never ventured into the Deep South which stretches Georgia to Louisiana, sometimes including parts of Texas and Florida. Although we … Continue reading A California Girl’s First Visit to the South