The transitions from place to place formerly filled with easy, noisy distraction are now opportunities for peace or productivity.
I had been living on my own for nearly nine months — managing classes, job applications, and semi-adult crises — so why was I suddenly acting like I hadn’t changed at all?
Our primary existence in this space, regardless of the extent of human influence, compromises our time in the natural environment.
It is impossible to hold on to every old friend when you immerse fully into new, separate chapters of your life, and that is perfectly okay.
Just like that, I have successfully rebooted my high school sweetheart into a seasonal sequel entitled “Summertime Fling.”
As the end of my fourth year comes into clear view, it is time to reflect on all the things that made my fourth year at the University special.
Too often, people — including myself — get so attached to the idea of "forever" that we miss the value of short-term experiences.
At the University, the hyper-awareness I had developed about having a “different” upbringing and background started to fade, and it was replaced by a stronger, more emboldened sense of belonging and pride about my culture as an Asian American.
Whether you’ve been in a long-term relationship since freshman year of high school or are a master of the late night catch-and-release, if you are at all active, you, too, have a number attributed to you.
My roommate has indirectly taught me the importance of learning how to build my own routine.
To the women who stand loyally by my side, not because they have read the script, but because they will live the scene
Certain stereotypes are sure to emerge as the recently heartbroken head back to the streets — or in our case, the Corner.
Enter the soft launch — the not-quite-official, not-quite-secret strategy of introducing a new relationship on your social media platforms
Whether it be on my way to class, Harris Teeter or a miscellaneous side quest, these walk-and-talk sessions allow my family and me to thoroughly catch up.
While I still wallow in my anxiety about the future — and spend far too much time on LinkedIn — I try to find some peace in the “in-progress.”
