depression x 2021

Depression seemed to miss me, so she decided to make a little visit. She’s an old friend of mine, but is abrasive in her methods. As a...

Jan 13, 20223 min read

Skin Deep

As the saying goes, "beauty is only skin deep". During the month of July, I began a poetry project called "Skin Deep" in which I...

Aug 13, 20201 min read

James Baldwin on Black Lives Matter

artist: @reynanoriega_ I am sure that every single person who comes across this post is aware of the recent senseless killing of George...

Jun 1, 20205 min read

Grief for Something I Haven't Yet Experienced & Everything That I Did

The last time I spoke extensively about my time abroad, it was on a pretty negative note. Eight months later, a radically different...

May 15, 20204 min read

Hello, 2020

This time of year usually warrants a period of reflection, and naturally following, disappointment (as well as pride, but, let’s be real–...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Rainbows Are Overrated: My Anxiety Abroad

First solo trip to Cologne, Germany was my first major eye-opener. The first rainbow that has emerged after a big storm: needing to leave...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

How I Became Inspired By The Very Thing I Despised The Most

I’ve always hated running. I know that sounds a little ridiculous coming from a former soccer player and the writer of 'happy healthy...

Apr 23, 20204 min read

Working Hard in a World That Tells You That You Will Never Be Enough

As an Asian American woman growing up in an inadvertently racist and sexist community (sometimes incredibly vertent, a word I learned...

Apr 23, 20206 min read

Finding Worth

Where do you find your worth? Everybody has a different idea of self-esteem, accomplishment, and worth. As someone who consistently...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Why Are Lifelong Friends So Rare?

True friends are few and far between. The other day, I had a stimulating conversation with a friend (hi Gaurav) that still has me...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Why I Wake Up Early

My ideal morning would be to wake up at 6:30 am, make myself a cup of warm lemon tea and some oatmeal while doing my morning devotionals,...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Stop Exercising-- Start Training.

It’s January, and a lot of people are probably thinking that they need to start getting to the gym this year. I was in that exact place...

Apr 22, 20204 min read

6 Poems About What I've Learned This Year

where would I be without a mother who without hesitation only ate half her plate to bring home leftovers for me who never told me the...

Apr 22, 20202 min read

Me Against Food: Finding Freedom

“You’re only 5’1″ and you weigh more than her.” “Your legs are too big. You won’t look good in those shorts.” “You better run off that...

Apr 22, 20204 min read