Stubborn Culture


The whole reason for travel is to experience new cultures, food, and places, right? Not searching for the same type of food you’re already eating everyday. Maybe that’s why I am frustrated by my family and maybe a little of the culture I come from.  Continue reading “Stubborn Culture”

Share Your World – 2015 Week #46


What type of popular candy you do not like to get?

Taffy and Caramel. Those stick to the roof of my mouth like crazy. Oh, and also nuts, the gaps between my teeth are too big that nuts get stuck between them. Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #46”

The 103rd Floor


I have a minor fear of heights. I say minor because I don’t freak out like my mom. My knees would just buckle. So when I found myself standing in line with my hotel roommate along with a few of the group members in line to board the elevator to the 103rd floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower on the afternoon of my third day in Chicago, I couldn’t help but feel nervous. Continue reading “The 103rd Floor”

Dear Whoever,


I cannot be in more agreement with this quote. Continue reading “Dear Whoever,”

Homework, TV, or Sleep


What do I do when I’m not writing? Continue reading “Homework, TV, or Sleep”

A Scene in a Classroom


6:10 pm, November 12, 2015, twenty-some, five, including me, women and the rest men sat in U-shaped row lecture room. Continue reading “A Scene in a Classroom”

Share Your World – 2015 Week #45


life-is-grand-adventure-quoteWhat’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “fun”?

I get to go somewhere! Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #45”

The Art Institute


I love going to museums because first of all, I’m kind of a history lover and secondly, museums are quiet rich learning environments and I get to see something different every time I go. Continue reading “The Art Institute”

Writing Habits


I have been blogging for more than two years and so far, I’ve written more than a thousand posts and published about 930. I can tell you that all of those posts were typed using my ancient laptop, a Sony Vaio laptop just two months shy of turning six. It’s been very reliable over the years even though it has indeed caused a few scares.  Continue reading “Writing Habits”

Two Sundays Ago…


It’s hard to believe I was in the Windy City just two Sundays ago. I can still remember that day as if it happened yesterday. I was wandering around Millennium Park searching for my group while feeling irritating and panicky.  Continue reading “Two Sundays Ago…”

Nomadic


“We are nomads,” a history teacher once told me. Continue reading “Nomadic”

Home


Home, such a simple word and yet, so many meanings.  Continue reading “Home”

Things I Wish Adults Would Stop Saying


Or rather excuses I wish the adults around me would stop telling themselves. Continue reading “Things I Wish Adults Would Stop Saying”

I Write Because…


…this is my voice. Continue reading “I Write Because…”

Share Your World – 2015 Week #43


If you were on a debate team, what general subject would you relish debating?

I was never on any debate team nor do I want to be. I don’t like to debate on any subject whatsoever. Guess that’s just who I am.  Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #43”

Drawbridge


This picture was taken during my first night in Chicago. Continue reading “Drawbridge”

Share Your World – 2015 Week #42


Are you usually late, early, or right on time?  Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #42”

What if…


I’ve been feeling very pessimistic lately. I have tried summoning my sun-shiny optimistic self but failed in the process. Continue reading “What if…”

Descend into the Night


This is becoming my favorite photo of all time. I shall call it, “Descend into the Night”.  Continue reading “Descend into the Night”

Share Your World – 2015 Week #41


What genre of music do you like? Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #41”

Express Myself…


The answer is so obvious, isn’t it? I write. Before that, I whine and of course, nobody likes a whiner and by whining, not only did it not make me feel better but it made me feel worse. Continue reading “Express Myself…”

Share Your World – 2015 Week #40


If you have been to a foreign country name those you have been too? Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #40”

It’s going to be okay


Speaking of my trip to Chicago at the end of this month, I am so excited. I can hardly wait but at the same time, I am nervous and scared. Continue reading “It’s going to be okay”