I walk through Rho parking lot every day on my way home from class. I live in Lovernich, which isn’t that bad, but I happen to reside in the worst building: no ocean view, a refrigerator that smells like rotted cucumber no matter how many boxes of baking soda we lavish upon its odoriferous sensibility, and we don’t have cable. How? I don’t even know, but I've been missing out … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Being the Token Poor Part I
Perspectives
It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
I don’t know about you, but according to my humble observation, the weekend of Valentine’s Day definitely got 50 shades darker. I am not referring to the hoards of vulture-like singles waiting for Feb. 15’s chocolate sales, nor am I referring to the actual film release. I am referring to the fact that everyone seems to use the personal choice of watching the film as a token of … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
Nam Knows Best: What Classrooms Smell Like Post-Break
Unless you are Buddy the Elf, you are probably a little relieved that the season of holidays is now over. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely think that the holiday season is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Also, I may or may not have dreamt of being Cindy Lou-Who from that one Dr. Seuss book about the Grinch. Even I get tired of poinsettias everywhere and garlands in … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: What Classrooms Smell Like Post-Break
Love It or Hate It, We All Do It: Self-Promotion
Like my status. Then, watch my YouTube video. Check out my photography blog. Read my article. And above all, like my status. Just like it, it won’t hurt you. Make me feel popular, come on, make me feel funny and appreciated for my witty commentary that is most likely a run-on sentence about how loud people are, how much every building smells and how I want nothing … [Read more...] about Love It or Hate It, We All Do It: Self-Promotion
Dating or Discriminating?
“I’m just not attracted to Asian men,” she says. “But to each their own, right?” I freeze. This is hardly like preference towards ice cream flavors, I think. This is personal. However, upon second thought, even when it comes to ice cream flavors American polls consistently show preference towards vanilla. In her attempt to make me feel better, she adds, “But I think Asian … [Read more...] about Dating or Discriminating?
