• High Maintenance, Unattractive, and Fat: Just Another Ordinary Day

    Today I ran into an old acquaintance, her husband, friends, and a few family members. A few minutes later, I went to the bathroom and realized that she and her friends had also walked in. Without realizing I was inside one stall, she started calling me fat, unattractive, ugly, high maintenance, and an attention seeker.…

  • Just Another Normal Day, at least I thought it was

    Just Another Normal Day, at least I thought it was

    On a typical workday, I walked to Dollar Tree to get a drink and a snack. As I got closer to the store, I noticed the homeless man sitting outside. He had his face buried in his arms. Beside him is his backpack with his sign sitting on top. The same sign I see him…

  • Clothing and Culture

    Clothing and Culture

    I love wearing Hmong clothes because the outfits are so beautiful and intricate. Depending on the style, some outfits can take weeks to months to finish. Hmong outfits for women can be worn with pants or skirts. It can range from very simple to extravagant, decorated with beads, bells, and coins. For women and girls,…

  • Tales of Retail Horror

    Tales of Retail Horror

    I am a retail employer, and at the same time, I am also a customer. So wherever I shop, I like to be nice to the employees because I know how it feels to deal with rude customers. I do not like dealing with rude customers, but I also have no problem confronting them, especially…

  • A Stranger’s Talk Part II

    A Stranger’s Talk Part II

    I wouldn’t say I like talking to strangers. It gives me anxiety. Meeting new people and starting a new job make me anxious. However, if I am put in a situation where I need to talk, I will. Most of the time, I mainly listen and respond with minor reactions. There are some people I…