Something I discovered last weekend: I run off when I’m upset.

I never thought I was a runner, but I guess I have a tendency to run away when I’m upset as I feel like I just need to get away for five seconds. I literally run away from who I’m with, which is strange as I hate running and can’t remember the last time I properly ran. But I’ve found ( Read more... )

I’ve been debating what is the most powerful way to convey how awful my train ride from Hefei to Beijing was. It’s surprisingly difficult to convey just how hellish some experiences are, and this one was by far and away the worst travel experience I’ve ever had. Yes, it was even worse than the time I got drunk, violently ill, and then hungover on ( Read more... )

Since my return home from my short trip last week, I have been very, very busy. I’ve had to catch up on assignments that I had to get extensions for, as well as work on the final projects/assignments since the summer session is winding down for the two classes I’m taking. My mom got surgery a few days ago and I’ve been busy with taking care of ( Read more... )

Amount of suitcases I had at the airport yesterday: 3

Amount the suitcases weighed: 20 (carry-on), 65 and 70 pounds, respectively

Amount of strength my body possesses: Approximately zero

Amount of times I visibly struggled in unloading/loading these suitcases from my taxi, the check-in counter, the baggage claim and finally my car: 8

Amount of ( Read more... )

Dear Person Who Keeps Pulling the Fire Alarm 1,

I like to get a full night’s worth of sleep on the weekends. Unfortunately, your tendency to pull the fire alarm at some ungodly hour when I am fast asleep is really starting to be a problem when it comes to me getting uninterrupted sleep. I’m pretty sure it’s not just me you’re bothering; you’re ( Read more... )

When I live at home, I have to deal with my asshat neighbor, although the issues with said neighbor only really are a problem in the summer. I assumed that I’d only have neighborly troubles at home, but since the semester started three weeks ago, it looks as though a bitter dispute, at the very least, is bound to break out between my roommate and ( Read more... )

There is this one girl who lives on the floor that is connected to mine who smells disgusting. Honestly, I’ve never met anyone that smelled even remotely that bad in my life. What’s worse is that not only does she smell, but her stench lingers around for hours on end. I’ve never seen her properly, but I definitely know where she’s been because I ( Read more... )

I live in a townhouse complex that’s in a U-shape, and in the center of the U is a lovely pond with a nice fountain that never seems to be working. It’s quite a nice pond really, and there are one or two tall trees that provide nice shade if I ever want to go and sit near the pond and relax outside. In the warmer months, there are loads of ( Read more... )

Dear Ms. Betty Brown (R-TX),

Your recent statement about how Asian-Americans should change their names to ones that are easier to pronounce during House testimony on voter identification legislation is not only insulting towards Asian-Americans, but also to the people you represent in Texas. Your assumption that Asian-American names are the only ( Read more... )