Seriously, I turn into the definition of #basic when the temperatures dip and those leaves start a-changin'.
Read MoreLast year on a whim, I applied to participate in a three-week intercultural conference between American and Japanese college students known as JASC.
Read MoreVery rarely do you hear or read of stories of the perseverance of Vietnamese men and women when the media focuses so much on what the US lost in the war. But for those who do want to share their stories, what medium is there for them to turn to?
Read MoreAfter hearing of the freezing ice storm that hit New York City a few days before our trip, my mom and I had no idea what exactly was in store for us when we boarded our morning flight to JFK last Wednesday.
Read MoreIt doesn't take a national holiday for me to realize just how blessed I am to have unending love and support from an incredible family, wonderful friends — essentially, the life that I have been lucky enough to have.
Read MoreIf I had a flair for the dramatic (or biblical) I would have titled this post "The Prodigal Daughter Returns," but thankfully (at least I hope it's a good thing) I don't.
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