“Tails” from a Reactive Dog MomJust kidding, I know it’s spelled “tales”, but that’s a good pun! Also, the title has a double meaning. Most people would just be like “oh…Oct 19, 2024Oct 19, 2024
The cult of [emotional] neutralitySometimes I wonder if our Asian parents suckered us into this. We’re not supposed to feel. We’re supposed to be ok with everything that…Jul 24, 2024Jul 24, 2024
Reflections of a…I started with the word “go-getter”, then also added “weirdo”, and “loner”, and wanted to add “jaded at times” and “old” and “funny”, and…Jul 16, 2024Jul 16, 2024
On preparing for the worst versus hoping for the bestI’ve recently started to wonder if I really do see the world too differently than some people — could it explain why I just never feel…Apr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
On taking action…without trying to predict how other people will reactIf you just read the title, it actually sounds like I’m suggesting that you don’t take other people’s feelings or thoughts into…Mar 4, 2024Mar 4, 2024
On Learning to Half-Ass Things…and Accepting ItIt sounds counter-intuitive to half-ass things. But for someone who is hard-headed, intense, and stupidly aggressive at times, sometimes…Jan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
On Being an Asian Athletic TrainerBeing an Asian athletic trainer is truly special.May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
On getting lucky — reflecting on my life recently.I know it’s not anywhere near St. Patrick’s Day, but I’m feeling incredibly lucky right now. With PhD school, most of my personal…May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Things I’ve Learned About Public SpeakingNow these are things that work for me…so I can’t say they’ll work for everyone. It should go without saying, but these are all “within…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023