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A Piece of Self-Discovery in Spain
Understanding your true self takes time; for me, it took years. It was the vagueness of it all that sparked my anxiety: having no direction in life and feeling lost within the constraints of my own mind. You would think that even with large academic and long-term goals, I would feel more satisfied in fulfilling them with “ease,” but I continued to struggle with the idea of commitment and the thought that my dreams would somehow turn into reality.
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Am I Becoming a Karen Like My Asian Parents?
Growing up in a strict Asian family, I always told myself that I wanted to be different from my parents. When they said to do chores everyday or week, I wanted to do them whenever I saw fit. When they said to do what you need to right away, I wanted to do it later. When they said to get what you paid for, no matter the price, I wanted to not care. When they said bad dad jokes, I didn’t want to be near to hear them. When they asked me if I ate yet or if I wanted to eat more, I wanted them to stop asking...
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Comfort
Submitted by Julia Lanzona Comfort wraps its scarf around me in infinite circles of wool Gifted by Autumn and treasured by winter Folded neatly by the hands of spring and tucked away by summer Comfort finds its way back to me Comfort lifts the bed sheets and crawls in to share its pillowy warmth While singing into my ear to a harmonious hum that cradles the spirit and soul It laughs contagiously with infectious humor And weeps alongside me before dabbing my eyes saltless Comfort is the gentle ebb and flow after overwhelming waves of high tide And it’s the torch that wards away will-o’-the-wisps and ghosted memories …
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A Mother-Daughter’s Unbreakable Bond
For many, a mother is a role model, best friend, and pillar of strength for her daughter. A mother comforts her daughter during moments of weakness. A mother gives advice to her daughter on how to dress. A mother warns her daughter about boys. A mother, most importantly, loves her daughter unconditionally, as they emotionally understand their daughter the best. It is widely believed that the relationship between mothers and daughters is the strongest of all parent-child bonds, and although I disagreed with this belief for a long time, I now understand the truth.
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Childhood Stories
On this episode of AAPC’s podcast, Co-Presidents Anh Ho and Julia Sayco are joined by their fellow executive board members, Hera Lee and Stephen Li, to talk about this month’s theme: Childhood Stories and Nostalgia! Tune in as they share childhood stories, fond memories, and the lessons they learned.
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An Ate/Kuya Ading Reflection: Meet Two of UDFSA’s Newest Pairings!
Every year, the University of Delaware’s Filipino Student Association hosts an annual big/little event known as the Ate/Kuya Ading program. Ate is Tagalog for big sister and kuya translates to big brother, while an ading is a little sibling. This program serves to promote fellowship in the FSA community and give new members mentor figures to guide them through the new school year with advice, hangouts, etc. Come hear from two of our brand new pairings, featuring UDFSA’s Event Coordinator, Herissa Monsalud, and Philanthropy Chair, Matthew Ebron!
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Breaking the Pattern: Intergenerational Trauma
In many Asian cultures, mental health is swept under the rug. It is not an excuse to not be okay as it is seen as a sign of weakness. Those who are similar in age to my parents strongly believe this as they were taught to do so by their mothers and fathers. Unfortunately, this is a dilemma that many younger generations and first generation kids continue to experience.
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A Moment Captured
A heart-warming and inspiring story by Julia Lanzona about her father immigrating to the States.
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Chin up, Kid
A poem by Julia Lanzona
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How I Felt Moving Away from my Asian Parents
Today is September 20th, 2022, almost a month since I left home. It’s been a while since I moved away and I miss it, but at the time I don’t miss it at all. Before this, I had never lived away from my parents. Heck, I haven’t ever even had a sleepover with anyone other than my cousin. I’ve never gone more than two day without seeing my parents. I’m a junior now, but before this I commuted from home to school and then back home again. I saw my parents everyday, and I have a good relationship with them. Sometimes it could feel a little suffocating, but at the…
