On Finding My Identity

On Finding My Identity

by | Dec 10, 2022 | Belonging, Identity, Immigrant, Immigrant Stories

What do we see when we look at others’ faces? We notice the outward appearance, whether we wish to or not. Skin color, eye color, clothing, and so on, are apparent features that are obvious and difficult to pretend we do not see. What we cannot see or know from the...
The Feast of Friendship

The Feast of Friendship

by | Nov 29, 2022 | Belonging, Community, Friendship, Relationships, The Mudroom

I know it’s coming, but I’m not prepared. Fill in the blank with β€œit.” It could be dinnertime each day. I’m not prepared to answer the daily question, β€œWhat’s for dinner?” β€œIt” could be the next difficult season up ahead, or it could the wildest season of joy. Why do...
My Heritage, My Home –

My Heritage, My Home –

by | May 13, 2022 | Belonging, Home, Identity, Immigration

  I’m honored to have an article in the spring issue of The Truly Co magazine! The theme for this issue is “home”, and I wrote about my view of home, the south, and my Asian background. It’s a beautiful magazine–you’ll be...