One of my favorite parts of coming back to the U.S. intermittently is that I always get some surprising reverse culture shocks. Each trip, I …
6 More U.S. Reverse Culture Shocks
¿Cómo se dice “Nostalgia” en español?
Last week, I flew to Mexico. I’ve been in the United States for four months. Even before I left Malaysia in May, I’ve been working …
Wet Hot American Summer
I never saw Wet Hot American Summer, but from what I understand, it’s about a bunch of camp counselors trying to cram a summer of …
Closing the Covid Chapter
Covid lockdowns meant a lot of sitting around in my own anxiety worrying about my life. But it also helped me come up with some …
Five Life Lessons for My Thirties
Last week I turned 31. I’m officially an old maid. Soon I will get a cat and start knitting sweaters for my creepy porcelain dolls. …
A Homecoming Update: Why I Left Malaysia
So I finally got kicked out of Malaysia….
Everyone’s First Thanksgiving
Growing up, Thanksgiving was never my favorite holiday. I didn’t dislike it per se, but coming from a small family, it never really felt significantly …
Voting from Abroad and Why I Almost Didn’t Vote
Before you read any further, I voted. But, to be perfectly honest, I really did not want to. At some point, voting became the equivalent …
Moving On from China
Two weeks ago, my friends loaded up three boxes and a suitcase packed with all my possessions and locked the door to my little Beijing …
30 Things to Do Before 30 [Updated]: How Did I Do?
One year ago, I sat down and challenged myself to complete a list of 30 Things to Do Before 30. Moments ago, I rang in …