A poem inspired by Lunar New Year, inspired by family, traditions and the idea of time and generations passing.

a description of the body

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) makes history with a new face representing one of the largest police forces in the U.S. This could serve as a potential fresh start for more diverse leadership in law enforcement.

Red Envelopes filled with money. Noodles. Lion Dances. Dim Sum. These are all staples of Lunar New Year that I and so many others have grown to cherish about the holiday. However, a somewhat unexpected addition can be made to this list: Nike shoes?

A semi-autobiographical poem talking about self-imposed exile into eventual self-rediscovery and cherishing life while transforming from the East to West Coast. The poem also talks about mood and social shifts while incorporating the experience from both coasts.

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ provides a very different viewing experience than the original series, but it is yet another example of growing foreign interest in Korean culture, and the various ways in which people can appreciate and learn about it.