In my more depressing moments, I wonder if this family history of division and displacement manifests itself in the lives of all my family members, myself included. It is just as silly as it is comforting to attribute that haunting sense of displacement I have felt all my life to some concrete past

Got a craving for some good Japanese food, but overwhelmed by the literal dozens of options on The Ave? I've got five solid spots for you to check out.

heart pounding with excitement and joy // of seeing such hope and possibilities // in the plain paper and junk. // your handmade games made the lessons fun // for you knew what life was all about // the playfulness in children’s wonder // to be immersed in the present moment.

“why are wisdom teeth called wisdom teeth” is a question i think most have entered into their google search bar at some point or other before getting their wisdom teeth removed (note the lack of question mark punctuation at the end of this question, no one has time for that)

Colonization of the Philippines makes it difficult to define what it means to be Filipino.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

I made a crossword themed around roots. It is wacky awesome crazy certified. No hints. Fun for Everyone Guaranteed

“You’re pretty for an Asian.” At a point in my life, this was the highest praise I thought I could receive. Growing up Asian was something I hated, only because everyone seemed to hate me, too.

Haapy Chinese New Year! In the spirit of honoring traditions and it being my final quarter of Homeroom, I wanted to reflect on my college experience again, one last time.

Family sat around the table on the backyard patio, everyone having pulled up a plastic chair. Dinner is long past and so is dessert and everyone has launched into conversation and laughter and drinks. All of a sudden, the conversation shifts over to old high school memories.