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 …
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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For those of you who don’t know Melanie Martinez, she was a hot commodity after her first appearance on The Voice because of her quirky looks and personality paired with her signature raspy voice. Following her elimination of the program, she gained further popularity with her eccentric sound, later appearing in the televised advertisements for …
“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 …
(Old image featured - 2015) I am no stranger to strangers. Every time something shifts in my life, I momentarily forget past occurrences and only look forward. My memory gets foggy, and the concept that "this seems familiar" disappears for half a second. Thinking back, this is not the first time I've heard these words, …
"I've always been attracted to you." While I don't advocate the use of subliminal messages through Facebook statuses and Tweets, this needed to be said. Since last year, this phrase has been used on me a handful of times, and I think at this point it was more than pertinent to my life. I don't care. …
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"A fine mix of unicorn blood, witches brew, and broken hearts." There are two priorities Millennials have nowadays. One might lead to the other, but ultimately, we choose one for the time being as we ignore the other. In my opinion, a majority of young adults within my age bracket can willingly admit to focusing …
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There's a certain stigma that changes as time goes on regarding who you're friends with. The friends you make in college are your friends for life. Upon hearing something like this, you find your freshman year niche. This is your "posse." This is the group of friends who you talk to everyday. If you meet …
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