Life

The sound of carols ringing through the air is when we know that Christmas is near, though this year is not quite the same. Without…

Shopping – even when it’s not for yourself – is so much fun. Whether it’s a personal gift or for Secret Santa or White Elephant,…

In a society where speaking is an expectation rather than a choice, those who are quiet are often viewed as outcasts. They are looked down…

As the coronavirus makes its way around the world, many gathered at their dinner tables this Thanksgiving weekend wondering, what is there to be thankful…

A small and simple meal with your household is all you need for Thanksgiving this year. What dishes are you going to prepare for your…

As holiday season comes around, there’s a tendency for you to splurge so you can treat yourself. I mean, you shop online regularly anyway, so…

On this day one year ago, I was in Japan enjoying the fresh fish at the Toyosu Market for breakfast and ending the night with…

It was November 1st in the year of 2018. The sun had set, but it wasn’t even 7 o’clock yet. I walked cautiously through the…

With my princess dress or Halloween shirt with detachable butterfly wings, my Halloween began with waiting in line at the mall for my treats or…

You can’t deny how yummy the food at Costco’s food court is. Conveniently located right inside/outside the warehouse, it’s a great place to grab your…

When my stomach growls for Cantonese food, you’ll find me at Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant (盛和海鮮酒家). Hidden in a small plaza in El Monte, Mr.…

Moving to a new house is quite a bit of work. It starts with a walk down memory lane followed by the difficult process of…

The gentle breeze brushed against our skin as we sat outside, admiring the full moon. White plastic chairs and folding tables were lined up on…

There is this interesting way of thinking that if you are not the type of person who speaks up often, then you are not a…

Boba addiction? Nah, I definitely wouldn’t say I’m addicted to boba – the last time I’ve had boba was almost 6 months ago! There are…

When you hear, “there’s food in the break room,” you know it’s time to get up from your desk and check it out. What’s up…

The anticipation for a package in the mail is something that will keep me up at night, especially if what’s inside is a surprise. A…

The most satisfying unhealthy food is always waiting for you when you’re up working late at night: instant noodles. It’s quick and easy to make,…

It’s been five months. Five months of working from home and playing hide-and-seek with coronavirus. Who’s the seeker? Ironically, we are. It’s not your usual…

Instant acceleration, harsh braking. My body was thrown back and forth, with the seat belt keeping me alive. It was a warm summer day. I…

Even if I gathered together with everyone I know, I don’t think we’d be able to name all the fruits in the world. There are…

When you walk into a restroom stall and there is only a small roll of toilet paper left, you can tell if there is enough…

In college, 10-15% of your grade is usually based on your homework. It’s not just about submitting your homework on time though – you also…

Eating by myself or eating with my friends – which one should I choose? There’s a lot of thinking that goes into such a simple…

It has already been over seven months since my long-awaited adventure to Macau, Japan, and Taiwan. I still remember the trip very clearly but am…

In just a few days, half of 2020 will have gone by. It seems like just yesterday when everyone was looking forward to 2020 and…

As restaurants are opening up for dine-in after months of offering only delivery and takeout, it’s not too early to think about where you want…

Salad was always at the bottom of my list of things to eat. It’s cold, it doesn’t taste like anything, and why do I always…

In my previous post, the first workshop I attended brought up our call to holiness, which came up again in the second workshop I went…

Back in February, I attended the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (REC), a three-day event bringing together around 30,000 adults and offering over 300 workshops…

I love going to Taiwan. The food here is always amazing, and there’s always so many new places to check out! Read about my most…

It has been nine weeks since the “Safer at Home” emergency order has been issued. The idea is to keep people in their homes to…

I like to eat, and sometimes I just wish I could eat the whole day (just kidding, not really). Unless I am traveling, the most…

Spam musubi is one of my favorite snacks. It is made with rice and a slice of spam wrapped together with nori. It is a…

Road trips. They’re definitely an adventure, and you’ll return with many great stories and memories of what a blast you had. This one’s a pretty…

My very first time in Japan was fantastic. The views are nice, public transportation is great, and best of all, the food was absolutely amazing.…

At some point in our lives, we’ve all had to live with someone else. Whether it is with someone you like or don’t like, your…

No thanks. Not at Menya Hanabi. Menya Hanabi is known for its mazesoba (Taiwan mazesoba), a soupless ramen topped with spicy minced meat, green onions,…

TVB, Hong Kong Drama, 25 episodesRating: 9/10 Cast:楊千嬅 Miriam Yeung 周柏豪 Pakho Chau 黃浩然 Raymond Wong 陳煒 Alice Chan 洪永城 Tony Hung 朱晨麗 Rebecca Zhu…

Dinner time, drama time. It’s something I look forward to every day. This is the time when I get to fully immerse myself in Hong…

The last few times I’ve been to Macau was in 2005, 2018, and 2019. It’s a small little region on the south coast of China,…

When you say barbecue, most people would think of a hot summer day with a grill on the patio cooking up some hot dogs, patties,…

“What’s a good place to eat at?” This is a question I hate to answer. Right when I hear this, millions of questions pop in…

Good poke places can be hard to find, especially if you’re trying to find something that’s not too expensive. Some things I look for when…

Whenever someone asks me what my favorite food is, my immediate response would be sushi. It was only a few years ago when I had…

I was never into sports (and still am not), but if there was any sport I knew most about, it would definitely be basketball. Growing…