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The Gray Zone

“Be strong, be independent, but most importantly, be yourself, no matter what other people think.” – Mulan. Ever since I chose Mandarin as my foreign language in high school, I became increasingly confused in which part of the world I belong in. During high school, my social circle were all fellow American-born Asians who grewContinue reading “The Gray Zone”

#GIRLBOSS

CONFIDENCE. (According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary) noun | con·fi·dence \ ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s , -ˌden(t)s \ 1. a feeling or consciousness of one’s powers or of reliance on one’s circumstances.

With or Without You

This may be the night that my dreams might let me know All the stars are closer. If there’s one advice I would give to young kids who are ambitious about their goals and dreams, it will be “Hold on tight to your dreams. Don’t let anyone or anything discourage you from going after yourContinue reading “With or Without You”

To the boy who came out of thin air.

Just be careful. Promise me no promises. Let’s flashback to Halloween 2015. 2015 was the year I had my HKIA exams which meant I spent most of my months studying up until the exams in November. I told myself I wasn’t going to go out for Halloween and focus on my exams, but eventually, oneContinue reading “To the boy who came out of thin air.”

To the boy who walked away without a word.

I overdosed. Should’ve known your love was a game. Now I can’t get you out of my brain. Oh, it’s such a shame. April 28. The night when the fire started and when the game began. While you are off working on your successful projects and preparing your return to school (which I am reallyContinue reading “To the boy who walked away without a word.”

The Bold Type

You got the heart of a phoenix So let them see you rise. This summer, Freeform released a new show called “The Bold Type” about three twenty-something girls building new chapters of their lives, in the working industry, and in their personal endeavors. The show gears towards millennials because it basically relates to anyone inContinue reading “The Bold Type”

I’m not afraid anymore.

This ain’t the right time for you to fall in love with me Baby I’m just being honest And I know my lies could not make you believe We’re running in circles that’s why. Each time, I told myself I would not cry over a guy. For the first time, whatever happened between me andContinue reading “I’m not afraid anymore.”

What I gave you is yours to keep.

I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you. Don’t need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn zoo. By the way, right away, you do things to my body I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you. I met this boy only two weeks ago. It wasContinue reading “What I gave you is yours to keep.”

The beginning of a new adventure.

“Where are you off to?” “I’m going on an adventure.” – Bilbo Baggins. Time does fly by really quickly. A little more than three months ago, I received news that I was accepted into the UCLA M.Arch II Suprastudio. Out of spontaneity, I decided to accept the offer and study graduate school for one yearContinue reading “The beginning of a new adventure.”

What’s right or what’s best.

Everything depends on the choices we make. For the past week, my grandpa’s health has worsened. I can see that he is in pain despite how strong he is. He is one of my greatest inspiration – traveling around the world due to his duty visits and knowing the entire Hong Kong. Every night whileContinue reading “What’s right or what’s best.”