Coffee shop conversations with an Asian American writer.
Two days ago, I sat down in the midst of the quarantine monotony and watched one of my favorite movies - Crazy Rich Asians. As I sat and reminded myself how much the Asian community gathered together, it helped me rekindle the pride I had in my culture. For a moment, the world slowly understood …
Well, maybe not a bug problem – but a parasite problem. It’s no secret that Starbucks is a coffee giant, and the benefits of the job definitely outweigh the work put in (at least on paper). They offer free schooling, Starbucks stock, and healthcare along with free drinks and a food item while on shift. …
In August 2013, I got hired for my first official retail job: being a sales associate for Teavana, at the time part of the Starbucks franchise. By January 2017, my location had officially closed, and I became a Starbucks barista. Let me start this off by saying I never had any intention of working for …
There’s no secret that the beauty industry is home to an insane variety of people from all over the world. From the bloggers who thrive off the LA-vibes to the hectic city girls of New York, the beauty bloggers of the world are storming the industry by voicing their art through Instagram and YouTube, garnering …
Take our definition of a difficult life and the worst days of our lives and add ten years. The former angsty teenagers of 2008 have grown into the working class of today. The venues that were once filled with Sharpie-drawn Xs are now scattered with tattoo-clad adults, all with a beer in hand and cigarettes …
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There are two things that this world can agree on: People deserve credit for what they’ve rightfully accomplished and created. If you have achieved something that is life-changing or moving, your name deserves to be tied to it. The second: We hate false advertisements. It’s no secret that there have been some stirring articles swimming …
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Spotify recently released a video calling out Apple for their extra tax on Spotify subscriptions. This further creates the debate on: are Apple products really worth what they make themselves up to be? It might not be super obvious, but since the passing of Steve Jobs, the marketing around Apple products has dimmed severely. While …
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“What can we do to make you feel safe and supported?” Safe and supported? What does that even mean? Two years ago, I was standing at the sample cart at Teavana, and two businessmen walked by me. One was white and one was of mixed race. As they walked by, I asked if they would …
(L.A.) recently made a trip to Los Angeles for KCON 2017, and judging from all her stories and pictures she shared with me, it seemed like she had a ton of fun! Seeing her enjoy herself that much made me want to visit LA again. Hopefully for next year, I can go with her and …
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