October 11, 2017
Be Confident and Be Yourself
The phenomenon that most Chinese students are “invisible compared to Americans or students from other…
October 8, 2017
What if I don’t make my bed…?
On the last night of Ma’s trip to New York a month ago, we were…
September 29, 2017
Block Island – the heaven of my summer
I love weekend trips. Exploring the beautiful nature always recharge and refresh my mind. One…
September 21, 2017
When in Barcelona, Slow Down and Eat
Every time I visit a new country, a part of me changes. This spring break,…
September 18, 2017
From Away
I moved to Portland, ME from Boston, MA a month ago to study radio documentary.…
September 14, 2017
Birthday Tradition: Self Care Day!
Several years ago, someone told me that their company gives every employee a day off…
September 11, 2017
9/11 On My Mind
Sixteen years ago today, I almost didn’t get up. I was smelling the dust at…
September 8, 2017
3 Days in Siem Reap
On a whirlwind trip with my Peace Corps loves in January, we hit up Cambodia.…
September 5, 2017
Why Labor?
On this Labor Day, I find myself meditating over the meaning of labor. Do we…
September 2, 2017
Itinerary: 10 Days in Thailand & Cambodia
Day 1: Arrived in Bangkok. There were 4 of us; one coming from Shanghai, two…
August 25, 2017
Free Speech*
Last Friday, there was a counter-protest against the “Free Speech” rally (which accepted white supremacists)…
August 22, 2017
Can We Learn from History?
This past year, American politics has been turbulent, but it offers valuable lessons. As someone…