Whatever happened to Alternative Ann?
Compliant me, defiant me I have a friend who used to call me “Alternative Ann” back when we…
What my gut knows
The best smoothie I ever had also happens to be the most thought-provoking. Smoothies and indecision In a…
Changing my narrative
Me and punctuality When my boss said to me, “You are not a late person. Let’s change the…
The real reason I speak Spanish: how trifles can transform your life
People are often surprised and curious that I am fluent in Spanish. It is a random language for…
The H is silent
My first name begins with a silent letter so alliteration exercises in primary school weren’t fun. “Happy Hsu-Ann”…
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Nomad no more
Australians boast the inglorious irony of being the best off people in this pandemic and yet we’re potentially…
How to edit your life
It’s one thing to love writing; it’s quite another to love editing. Editing is a passion I only…
Lost in leadership: why we need to talk about following well
Leadership I’ve written previously about the first time I was told that I had demonstrated leadership. It was…
Incidentally Asian: why I have mixed feelings about Always Be My Maybe
Crazy Rich Asians and Always Be My Maybe both caused quite a stir. The films have a lot in common, but also some significant differences, primarily around the role of Asian culture in the lives of their Asian protagonists.
NYE lessons from Ecuador
Australian New Year’s Eve traditions mostly involve drinking hard, watching fireworks and calling it a party. This is…