Reflections on travel, national identity, and politics “It’s kind of scary,” she told me. “Like, imagine Trump, but with a lot of political experience and connections.” We were walking across the Seine River in Paris. The weather was unexpectedly pleasant, and the warm sun filled the river banks with Parisians and tourists alike. The mechanic […]
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Sitting here at the airport is making me reflect a lot on work and on recent immigration and travel policies. Traveling is often a transformative experience for people; a way to push past comfort zones, understand how other people around the world carry their daily routines, witness grand historic remnants that moved the world, and
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Today is Chinese New Year, a celebratory time colored with nostalgia. It’s a time of red envelopes filled with familial love, of recognizing the nuances of being Chinese-American, and of being proud of who we are and where we came from. But where we came from is a story that thousands of families may no
As I watched the presidential election coverage on the night of November 8, I shook my head, disheartened and frightened. I felt numbed by the weight of the outcome. Over the past few weeks, that weight has only gotten heavier with a clearer image of what this presidency entails. As I streamed the inauguration ceremony
One year ago today, I moved to Seattle. I tend to limit disclosure of my personal life on social media, rarely posting about new jobs, major milestones, weekend outings, or, in this case, a big move. Snippets of my life are shared on my Instagram (@misterkchung), but it only touches on the greater narrative. I