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The Life Stories And Cultural Challenges Of A 21 Year-Old

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Phones Over Socializing

March 3, 2017March 4, 2017 · Leave a comment ·

As I spent more time with locals in Singapore, I have found myself experiencing a larger gap in what I used to know as socializing. I was eventually camouflaged into … Continue reading Phones Over Socializing

The Challenges Of Living Abroad

October 31, 2016 · Leave a comment ·

I have been really grateful for getting an opportunity of living abroad. Those 4 years have definitely been a great experience. It felt like so many doors have been opened … Continue reading The Challenges Of Living Abroad

Wild Youth

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 · Leave a comment ·

We all know what depression is, and you can find 10,000 articles online explaining how depression is not just about being sad. I won’t bother going through definitions and whatnot … Continue reading Wild Youth

Phuket: Not Your Typical “Ping Pong Show”

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 · Leave a comment ·

This trip to Phuket was a very short weekend trip. If you don’t know yet, Phuket is a place where you would see the most unusual things during their nightlife. … Continue reading Phuket: Not Your Typical “Ping Pong Show”

The Disappointment In The World

December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 · Leave a comment ·

First, I shall explain myself for why I haven’t posted for the past three months. The main reason was my lack of motivation to write. I have attempted to write … Continue reading The Disappointment In The World

Moving To Your Country Of Origin

September 9, 2015 · Leave a comment ·

In 2006, I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I wasn’t new to Vietnam, as my parents took me back there several times to visit relatives. As a kid … Continue reading Moving To Your Country Of Origin

Where You’re From VS. Where You Look Like You’re From

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 · 1 Comment ·

“You Are Not French” VS. “You Are Not Asian” I’ve spent the past month quite busy, as I was celebrating my birthday and my parents came back to visit me … Continue reading Where You’re From VS. Where You Look Like You’re From

Turning 20

July 30, 2015August 25, 2015 · 1 Comment ·

With my 20th birthday coming in about two weeks, I have been feeling slightly nervous. Age is obviously just a number and being 20 won’t be much different from being … Continue reading Turning 20

A Trip Of Reminiscence: South Of France

July 22, 2015July 29, 2015 · Leave a comment ·

It was my third time coming back to France since I’ve officially left. And like every other time, I couldn’t have had a better time. There is a difference between … Continue reading A Trip Of Reminiscence: South Of France

What It Feels Like To Have My Parents Visit Me

June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 · Leave a comment ·

On Sunday June 14th, my parents traveled to Singapore to visit me. When I lived in the US, my parents never had the opportunity to visit me. They still don’t … Continue reading What It Feels Like To Have My Parents Visit Me

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