Tag: life
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All I Want to do is Chill in My 30’s
For most of my youth, I spent my days studying and working hard for my education career, hoping to get a promising career. Of course, all those hours, days, weeks, and months I put into studying have gone to waste–at least for now, that is how I feel. With the belief that if I continue…
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I Gave Up On My MPH Degree
MPH. Master of Public Health. I really thought I was going to stick it through. After all, I only had a year and a half left. However, no matter how much I grit my teeth, I could not find myself finishing through the last year and a half. Instead, I spent the three weeks before…
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30 and Still Living With My Family
I’m a young Asian woman, almost 30 (I know that’s old, but I’m still young at heart), and I still live with my family. By family, I mean I’m still single and live with my mom and siblings. I know many of you may be thinking, “What?!”, “I can’t believe that,” or “Girl, it’s time…
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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…
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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…