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How to Joke Like a Filipino
As a Filipina raised by both sets of grandparents, I learned the ways in which my family interacted with each other. Of course the gossiping was always a given, but jokes, especially told in Tagalog, were much more entertaining to us. I’m not bilingual by all means, but I do, however, understand the hilarious conversation amongst them. Learning cultural humor is something that I’ve been trying to immerse myself in more, so impressing others with these skills in their native language is an opportunity to grow closer with others and share in the laughter together.
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Anime Recommendations and News 2022
Curious about finding new anime shows to binge? Look no further! Here is the latest news on some of the most popular series you should be on the watch for.
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Asian Owned Startups & Businesses
With November coming to a close, Black Friday is right around the corner. This time of year can be stressful or exciting, as it’s the perfect occasion to splurge on gifts for yourself or others with limited deals everywhere. To help, here are some Asian owned businesses to satisfy all your shopping needs!
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Asian American Female Looks You can Rock this Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, it can be difficult to pick a costume that you genuinely enjoy. Even when we do find one, sometimes we can be unaware of how imitating another person’s features can be offensive to others.
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Superstitious Morales
What not to do on Lunar New Year...
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A Trip To Remember
Seriously, what is a better way to conclude 2020 than going on an adventure to one of the most remote mountains with your best friends?
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Christmas at the White House 2020
While the holiday season looked a little different this past December, I had the honor of visiting the White House during my absolute favorite time of the year. I was able to reflect on all of that I am thankful for in my life, including my friends and family, and remember to never take anything for granted.
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Festive Times at UD
As someone who eagerly looks forward to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, this year (understandably) looked a little different. With the world still in the throes of a worldwide pandemic, the most important thing for our family was to prioritize safety and caution.
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Holiday Gift Advice Column: the Dos and Don’ts of Gifting to Asian Parents
Navigating gift giving for Asian parents is like trying to solve an extremely complicated math equation. It’s hard, messy, and oftentimes very, very confusing. Every holiday season, you find yourself in the same age-old dilemma: Should you get them something fancy and pretty that will cause them to scold you for unnecessarily spending money, or should you go for something cheap and risk coming off as the callous, ungrateful child that doesn’t respect his/her parents?
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Same Time, Next Year?
There’s something unbeatable about living in Paris, even if for a month. The food is better, the weather is kinder, the fashion is trendier, the guys are cuter…