One night, after a particularly excruciating day of remote learning, I happened to be scrolling through FaceBook in the sunroom, only half paying attention to the television show my parents were watching. My feed was normal, or, as normal as it could be during a pandemic; jokes about not leaving the house, friends of mine […]
6 Types of Adopted Children You’ll Meet
*Disclaimer* I was adopted from China! This blog was inspired by Haley Cush’s, Neil Xu’s, and Gabby Hammond’s blogs, “The Six Types of Black/Asian/White Kids You’ll Meet in Naperville,” and is also meant to be a satirical piece. This blog is in no way meant to mock adopted children. Me and my parents, 2012 […]
The Good, The Bad, The Glossier
If you’re into makeup, you’ve probably heard of the brand Glossier: cute-looking products packaged in pink bubble wrap bags, that claims to be the revolution of the skincare and makeup industry. They launched in 2014, and have since grown a cult-like following. Part of the brand’s virtuosity is that their products are not typically found […]
I’m stressed, can you tell?
My optional sonnet, uploaded for your enjoyment. Ode to Infinite Campus I do not like the way you look at me. You glare, judge, and expect only my best, Just stop; please, please, can’t you just let me be? Why must ev’ry thing with you be a test? My eyes are rimmed with gray […]
Crazy Stupid Asian
I’d like to address something I said in a past blog post. Last week, I talked about how a book that challenged cultural norms sparked outrage, and mentioned that I couldn’t relate to the idea of the “cultural clash” (traditional Asian versus Western parenting), because my parents were white. This is because I was adopted […]
I read a book about child abuse??? (more clickbait)
Because last week’s topic was a little bit heavy, I’ve decided that this week’s blog should be about something lighter, and naturally, I chose the topic of child abuse. Alright, not really. This will be light, I promise. So anyways, I’m sure you have heard the phrase “tiger mother” or “tiger parent” sometime before in […]
I Almost Died Last Weekend (CLICKBAIT)
It was on November 2nd in the early afternoon when I realized that I was completely and utterly screwed. Okay, let me back it up. I’d known this was coming for about three months, after my admissions counselor for Coe College, told me that I’d been accepted into the school, and had the opportunity to […]
Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned
We all know Roald Dahl as the author who wrote the book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” right? A poor kid is offered the chance of a lifetime, and ends up becoming heir to a large company, magically solving all of his issues. The book is supposed to be heartwarming, to teach kids that they […]
I play the cello! Awesome, what is it?
For readers who don’t know me very well, I play the cello. I know you’re probably thinking; out of all the possible instruments, why the would you pick the cello? There’s a multitude of instruments to choose from, but what made you want to play the cello over any other instrument? My answer: my parents […]