Category: Day by Day

chipper

So begins the least favorite part of my research project. To be fair, it’s really only because I tend to hate talking on the phone with strangers (and if I have to leave a voicemail, it’s over; I ramble forever). I think I’m super awkward when it comes to phones and I find it difficult …

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applying the knowledge you learn

We were back in the car after obtaining dessert for our epic food time the other night and Trish kept talking about her NHC (Nocturnal Herpes Condition), so this conversation happened:

F: I was going to shove a cookie in your mouth to shut you up, but… I: Competitive inhibitor! F: … T: Hey, that …

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horses for healers

In case the plan for the future farm with miniature horses, the summer I spent working at an equestrian center, and the fact that my eyes light up like decked out Christmas trees whenever I see horses aren’t dead giveaways, lemme just mention that I happen to love horses. (Just so we’re on the …

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清明节

Jessica, Farrah, Popo

I’ve never really associated April 5th with anything good, and this has only compounded since five years ago today.

I can’t believe it’s really been half a decade already. It feels like it’s been so much longer, especially if you use my rapidly degenerating Cantonese as an indicator.

I wonder if you know that …

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what not to say when trying to find out whether or not someone has a kid

“I’m sorry, we’re acting like toddlers. Speaking of toddlers, are you growing one in your house right now?”

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