Asian pride, or lack thereof
If I’m honest, I’m probably more proud of my parents’ law degrees than they are of mine. I’m…
Embracing my inner artist
I have this theory: that our society tends to view being academic and being artistic as mutually exclusive.…
Does he love you for who you are?
One of the biggest lies (or delusions) of romance in pop culture is that your soul mate will…
The books that changed my life
I’ve always been a bit of a bookworm. More than a way to pass the time or learn…
Whatever happened to Alternative Ann?
Compliant me, defiant me I have a friend who used to call me “Alternative Ann” back when we…
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…
Under (or over) the influence
The difference between a celebrity and an influencer I’m not sure when we stopped using the word celebrity…
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…