Blog Posts
Unraveling the emotional depths of my adoption narrative
I don’t think I’ve ever said the sentences “I’m adopted” and “no family history” as much as I have since having a child. Going to the doctors or even play dates seemingly always leads to a mention of it. There tends to be 1000 medical forms that need anything and everything about your past or…
The Padawans have surpassed the masters… and other things that happen when you become a parent.
Let me start this off by saying that it is fitting that my husband’s love for Star Wars ties into our parenting journey. I still remember the early days of our relationship, and sitting down for the 1st movie, which, fun fact, is actually the 4th chapter (my husband would be proud I’ve included this).…
My son’s difficult birth story- when two became three
I don’t tell my son’s birth story without taking a pause. It was not an easy breezy or cinema-like birth… In fact, there were times where it was downright nightmarish. I’ve decided to share a watered down version of it, both for my healing and for others who may relate to the type of birth. …
Do you want sympathy or a solution my love?
My husband and I have been married for a couple years now, and I feel like every day it gets better and easier. Okay, I know what you’re thinking – “good for you” – cue Kristen Wiig’s famous “you doooo” scene from Bridesmaids…. But really! I am telling you the truth! Let me explain. A…
Being pregnant while adopted, and how the colliding worlds bring peace
I have been on a slight hiatus from my blog – and this is due to finding out I was expecting a wonderful new addition to my little family. My husband and I are expecting our baby at the end of the year, and we simply can’t wait! For the past 5 months I have…
The professional world and how age is sometimes king
You know the term “age is just a number”? It’s pretty common, and mostly used on birthdays of people who don’t enjoy the larger number they are turning. Side note: let’s give a half spirited, fully sarcastic round of applause to society for that upside down and Debby downer thought process. Why? Because age is…
The joy of having a house full of his and hers, but mostly ours
Do you ever look at your house and realize just how much stuff you have accumulated over the years? With the stay at home order, I am sure you have had more than enough time to stare at your house and think – why do we even have that? And where did it come from?…
Live life in vibrant color, and leave behind the rest
I sometimes struggle with healing from my past. Past mistakes, friendships, relationships, or even past versions of myself. And what I have found is that we are always a little bit of each of those things…forever. Not necessarily in all the cringe worthy ways, but if you think about it, we are always growing from…
Being Asian American in the United States Today
Okay, here it goes. I’m working on starting a side hustle, and what comes with starting a side hustle, is extra visibility. However, with the most recent outbreaks of violence towards Asian Americans, I want nothing more than to curl up under an invisibility cloak. I generally try not to burden people with my fears.…
Tips to losing that stubborn quarantine 15
Covid-19 has rocked our world into unrecognizable chaos and pain. And among the many parts of our lives it has impacted, personal health has taken a toll. I know I gained some stay at home weight and probably bad habits (eating late) since the stay at home order, and maybe you have too. Now, if…
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