I’ve long been a proponent of sustainability for quite some time now, especially after watching Wasted: the Story of Food Waste during a sustainability event during college. In the US, approximately $160 billion worth of produce is thrown away annually,…
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Eastern State Penitentiary, Hudson Yards, Longwood Gardens, and Hawk Mountain
Summer is winding down and my summer was rather uneventful for me– I managed to slip in some day trips with childhood and college friends before school started. It was mainly trips within PA for the most part and then…
The Poppy War and Dragon Republic by R.F Kuang
R.F Kuang is a young Chinese-American writer (she’s 23 years old) who’s made waves in the historical fantasy world. She’s incredibly accomplished as an author since her books have been nominated for the Nebula Award and it’s so heart-warming to…
Maggie Hsu: On Learning Assertiveness and the Importance of Building Communities
I first met Maggie Hsu when I was in college and I was at a NYC event that Mochi, a website for Asian American women, was hosting with Cleo, a South Korean makeup brand. Maggie is one of the co-founders…
A Fun Summer Graphic Novel by an Asian-American Author
What I love about Sea Sirens: A Trot and Cap’n Bill Adventure (June 11th, 2019/ Viking) is how fun it is. It’s the story of Trot, a young Vietnamese-American who loves to surf but has to take care of her aging grandpa…
Non-Beach Things to do in Wildwood, NJ
Out of all my friends, I slather on sunscreen the most since I burn easily and so I avoid the beach as much as I can. Last week, I chanced upon Tina’s post on kite festivals around the world and…