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A Musical Ode to Self Love
February is filled with holidays, but one in particular seems to stand out – Valentine’s Day. This year, I encourage you to be kind to yourself and remember to practice self love and care. To help, here are some anthems to blast to remind you of prioritizing you first and loving all that you genuinely are ❤️
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Does the “Model Minority Myth” Hurt Asian Americans’ Mental Health?
Today in America, it is a term used to describe Asian Americans and their socioeconomic success, despite being a minority race. While this sounds like it’s a compliment, it’s really a term that is politically exploited by the media and politicians to put down other races. They point to Asian Americans and say, “If they can make it, then anyone can make it as long as they put in the work.” This drives a wedge between Asian Americans and other minorities in America, which is horrible in a time where all people of color need to stick together.
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Miso Soup for the Soul
In American culture, there’s chicken soup to comfort, warm, and replenish the body and soul. However, in Asian culture, there’s phở, tom yum soup, sopas, and the more culturally known miso soup! There are thousands of ways to make this delicious soup, but here are three variations of my favorite recipes for miso soup found on youtube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nm48b9oBPY.
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Julia’s POV: Balancing School and Mental Health
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a seemingly exceptional and talented individual? The one you’d consider to be a “try hard”, or maybe the “teacher’s pet” that received neverending compliments and appraisal for their high quality work? Simply speaking, I was that person from when I started my first day of kindergarten until now. Perfectionism coursed through my veins.
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What to bring to an Asian Holiday Potluck?
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means family gatherings and LOTS of good food! Especially in some Asian cultures, meals or feasts are an important part of celebrating different winter occasions, whether it’s Christmas or not. Here are some popular delicacies to bring to your potluck!
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Upcoming Asian Artists
Looking to find and listen to different artists with the new year coming up? Here are some up and coming Asian artists to watch out for...
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The Ink Series: Holiday Card Edition
Flowing from autumn to winter, I’ve always loved the holiday season of giving and spending time with loved ones. Over the years, I developed a sense of fulfillment and embraced my love language (Words of Affirmation) in distributing beloved Christmas cards to my best friends, teachers, and/or people that have impacted me throughout my life. Here I’ve included three designs for 2021 Holiday Cards: but in ink! – Warmest Wishes, AAPC
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Should You Argue With Your Racist Uncle During Dinner?
The holiday season is slowly creeping up on us, and soon we’ll be spending time with our family (well, most of us at least). With everything that’s happened politically in the past almost two year, there’s a lot to catch up on. A little too much if you ask me. So the question is: should you engage in an argument with your family about politics during holiday dinner?
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Must-Add Songs for Your Holiday Playlist
As much as I love to hear the holiday classics on the radio, these songs and many others by Asian artists have recently been on repeat this festive season. It is so nice to have Asian representation in music, especially when the majority of classic holiday songs are not performed by POC artists. Here are some of my favorites you can add to your Spotify or Apple Music playlist to get in the holiday spirit!
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Holiday Season Activities
During the holiday season, it is important to create fond memories with loved ones. These memories can last you a lifetime. Some of the best memories I have made were throughout the very relaxing breaks. Here are some holiday season activities that you can do to spice up your break.
