Southern California – Summer 2026
Kenzie and I took an 18-day trip to Southern California, and had the best time. We got to spend time with each other, with Jeff, and with…
Recent Posts
-
-
The People Who Fill Our Bubbles
A couple years ago, I started seeing a nutritionist. I was tired of being overweight, physically tired of carrying around all the excess skin and burdens that…
-
20 Questions – 7th Grade
This coming Monday, Kenzie starts 7th grade. I am so thankful that we have such a wonderful relationship, she is truly the best daughter I ever could…
-
All the Itch
It’s like a billion determined ants crawling all over my body. Tiny, insistent, constant tremors in every crevice, including the previously untouched depths of my navel. If…
-
20 Questions – 6th Grade
Kenzie starts middle school tomorrow, and to celebrate, we’re taking a family-do-nothing day. (Well, only fun things, and only if we feel like it.) I’m hoping to…
-
Generational Threads
Mackenzie shared some of her family history with her school today, in celebration of the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) half of her heritage. The black-and-white photo…
-
You think adulting sucks? Try being a mom.
Being a mom is hard. Full stop. Whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, or a combination of both, it’s an all-consuming role. You can read…
-
-
The Fabric of Identity
One of my former students recently gave Mackenzie a beautiful cheongsam. It’s hard to put into words just how deeply this gesture moved me. Being Chinese American…
-
Thanks, Mine❤️
It can take years to realize how deeply someone has impacted you, and sometimes that realization happens a little too late. One of my favorite classes I’ve…
-
Parenting and Racism
In the wake of elections, many of us find ourselves trying to address the deep-seated fears these moments can resurface. As a parent, it’s especially painful to…
-
Halloween Recap: A Little Lebowski, a Creepy-Cute Clown, and Ghost Earrings
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays because, as an introvert who actually likes people, it’s the perfect chance to stay cozy at home while…