All in Opinion
Life is tough and nobody is perfect. I have seen that perfectionism drives behavior, especially given things like social media, virtue signaling, and how to find a purpose in your life. I’m here to say, the only true way to figure that shit out, is by doing, failing, and starting again. In this time of idealizing perfection, resist the urge to step back and step forward. Mistakes are vital experiences, and you should look towards eating them until you’ve had your fill. It is the only way.
Months and Months of experience and work have culminated into this letter. I spent all of the summer commuting daily with the protestors. I worked hard, stayed humble, and listened to black leadership. After serious thinking, I turn to them the same advice my mother gave to me. I was able to read this at Uprising Sun on Feb 4th.
Opening Piece for Uprising: Inaugural discussing the important events that happened in our nations capital on January 6th 2021 , where the Capital Building of the United States was invaded and occupied by domestic conspirators and dissenters to peace transfers of power. A poorly attempted coup.
I discuss why stories have always been the foundation of human belief, why that continues, what the modern stories we tell ourselves are, and why true agnostics are the on the correct path. In my opinion. Read along for current discussions of sad-but-real-life!
Unsurprisingly, no 4th of July celebrations in China. Still the Holiday is one of my favorites, Beer, BBQ, Fireworks, and America. I take some time to be grateful for what isn’t in America, and very apparent in China, and share those thoughts with you. Happy Fourth!
A bit about what my cultural experiences have been, a blend of Asian and whiteness that are apparent to all that know me; and how those experiences will shape how I approach the cultural experiences in front of me
Or how I am trying to lessen my environmental impact because honestly global warming is a species level threat and I want to be doing everything I can, which includes using less, being frugal, and being forthright about my shortcomings. Plus a little on how I think culturally we could be doing better as well.
I review Gambino’s This is America and compare it’s message against the outrage that the qipao prom dress stirred up. Spoiler: I fangirl hard for Donald Glover and think that masses are misdirected.
Just some writing, a quick opinion on how I’m using my time now to cultivate the best version of myself. Lots of things in the works, keep an eye out! Races, Farmhands, Open Mics, Trips, Events, Creation. Let me know what you think! What’s driving you?
I'm an arrogant SOB, and that's never more clear then when I make-up bets with faceless, nameless Gods, all in the effort to give me some edge. Here, I'm exploring my tendency to use God as a means to reap rewards, and discuss what I think it means to pray, to shout, to live in the shadow of Omnicisent
Despite the office dress code being much more lax than most people expect, any level of deviation from the perceived bar becomes quite socially controversial. I despise that, because the masses are self-censoring and it suffocates creativity. I rant about it.
Genuine, gentle, nuanced opinion on the Charlottesville protests, quickly reviewing the obvious [Fuck Trump. Fuck Nazi's. Black Lives Matter.] and expanding on some nuances [They're justifiably angry, there's so much worse, we should be optimistic.] I'm trying to be fair, honest, balanced, truthful. Persuasive if you're so inclined. Enjoy! Take it as a whole! Cheers!
What is Originality and why do we keep searching for it? What do we do if Originality is just a question incorrectly asked? I argue the Originality isn't a good goal and present that Authenticity as the better alternative
I love this country, and importantly I understand the idea of loving America first. But America First cannot forget what America is. I'll try to reconcile my immense pride in this country with the it's recent un-American actions.
I poise the idea that sports are a sort of low stakes religion. Though we worship in different ways, it's great to collectively care so much about something trivial as a game. And at a time when we're so divided over harsh realities and uncompromisingly difficult decisions, it's nice to have something else we can fight about that doesn't have the weight of the future
