I lead my life today as an openly gay man; one (mostly) unafraid to claim myself as such. I still remember the harshness of the closet. It dictated my words, my actions, and my life. Every slur and homophobic remark I heard felt like heavy bricks stacked against the closet door, further trapping me in […]
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I’ve lived in this neighborhood since I first moved to Seattle. I remember the sights unfolding before my bright eyes: the colorful people, the pocket parks, the urban chic and tragic. I talked up the neighborhood as my iridescent home. When out-of-town visitors started to come, I was elated to craft itineraries that showcased the
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I remember seeing #residensity photos when I first joined Instagram, and I was enamored. On this platform, photographs made it seem more visually stunning and interesting than learning about highly dense developments in my urban planning courses. Traveling to Hong Kong, I knew I wanted to see it for myself. This is a bit of
Macau is famous not only for its cultural heritage, but also for its world-class gambling. As casinos are outlawed in nearby countries, they have been relegated to this territory, earning its namesake as the Vegas of the East. It is such an interesting contrast; to go from an old historic urban core to these massive
I groggily awoke to the Korean flight attendant apologizing about the situation and thanking me for my understanding. She pointed a Chinese man to the empty seat next to me, and soon his young son skipped down the aisle to sit with him and play games. Between the lack of sleep and language barrier, I
THIS IS (NOT) MY HOME. THIS IS (NOT) MY CULTURE. Read More »