Sharp as a needle ~ Scathing as a razor blade ~ Welcome to my world.
"Beauty is on the inside." "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." These common quotes make good points, but they don't quite show the entire picture. Rather, they don't show that, to a certain extent, having good looks can affect how people perceive and treat you, no matter the situation. Especially in certain industries …
Continue reading Being Attractive in Society (some thoughts)
Today is National Coming Out Day, a day when people of sexual orientations different from the heteronormative (e.g. gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.) celebrate the activism of coming out to family, friends, and loved ones -- all the while living out and proud in society. To come out is to break the stigma of LGBT …
Ah, high school... Four years of pure bliss or pure agony. Maybe somewhere in between. Whether or not you consider them as the "best years of your life," high school is definitely a notable period in our youth, as we're developing the most physically and mentally. It also marks the end of childhood once we …
Where to start? Ah, yes. It was a blazing summer day in LA, and I was laboring outdoors in the stifling heat. Considering that I was assigned inland, it made the hot weather even more unbearable, especially in a proper suit. The time was nearing noon, and I hadn't been having luck with any leads …
Continue reading Just One Look (A Letter to my Crush, Part 26)
Last week, I surpassed 3000 follows on this blog. Considering that I've been blogging on there for nearly six years, it ought to feel like an accomplishment. But strangely enough, it doesn't feel that way at all. Let me explain. Back in January, I wrote a post about feeling directionless on my blog. I had …
Greetings, folks. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about the "said" job I had in August which actually turned out to be a MLM. If you haven't read it, or if you don't know what a MLM is, I encourage you to go read that post before reading this one. That previous …
Fall has officially arrived! Alas, summer is over. Gone are the days of eternal daylight, warm weather, and the feeling of idleness. They've now been replaced by cooler temperatures, shorter days, and more responsibilities as we prepare for the winter. Whether or not we look forward to such days towards the end of the year, …
You're bad for me. I know you're bad for me. ...but still, my heart says otherwise. I've always thought I was a practical person. Someone who didn't let emotions take over my judgment in certain circumstances, e.g. work, studies, even driving. But I guess when it comes to interpersonal interactions, that's all thrown to the …
Continue reading Beers & Cigarettes (A Letter to My Crush, Part 25)
Hello folks, Not only is today the superstitious Friday the 13th, but also the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) in East Asia. Under the Lunar calendar, it falls on the 15th day of the 8th month, so the date varies year-to-year on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is famous for its mooncakes, which are rich, densely-sweet pastries …
Continue reading Happy Mid-Autumn Festival/中秋節快樂! (and Friday the 13th)
Today marks the 18th anniversary since the September 11 attacks in the United States. Every year, Americans pay tribute to the nearly 3000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks, whether by making a trip to memorial sites for loved ones or taking a moment of silence at school or at work to remember those who …
