Writing
The Strange Tale of How I Ended Up in Italy
From bodega to konbini to local bar, how do I explain the strange tale of how I ended up in Italy? I ponder this in my local bar while I wait for my train.
Should You Live in Bologna? The Great Pros and Cons
Foreigner to foreigner, would I recommend Bologna? Let’s see!
A Whirlwind of Changes
I typed mini arrows and charts, to process the levels of migration that would be discussed in the course. And then I thought of myself. From the US--> Japan-->Italy. I never thought I was migrating, but come to think of it, I am in some ways. Each country leaves a question mark on how long I'll exactly stay.
Finding a Home
The sharehouse had a beautiful view and rooftop, but I knew once I was up there, I wasn’t going down to the konbini anytime soon. Imagine hiking up a mountain that required an overnight stay.
Savannah’s Winter Vacation
I spent my winter vacation rolling my suitcase across northern Kyushu (Nagasaki, Oita, and Fukuoka), sailing to Busan, and eventually spending a short time in Taipei. The trip was well deserved as December was definitely stressful: the first time making and grading exams for two hundred students, triple checking my decision to re-contract, and overwhelming reflection on the year in all its twists and turns.
To be Blasian and “Exceptional”
The question of “If I told you I was half, would you accept me as full?” is a question that has dominated my interactions particularly within Asian/Asian American spaces.