Every year in the days leading up to Christmas, there is a season called Advent, which observed the period of expectant waiting for the birth of Christ. Waiting is not something we in the 21st Century excel at doing. In a day and age where everything is near instantaneous, the span of time we are able to wait patiently is almost non-existent. The idea of … Continue reading Waiting
Until about 5 years ago, the identity of being an “Asian-American” never really hit or took hold in my life. It wasn’t that I didn’t care about my heritage or pride for it, but growing up, I never had to think about labeling myself as one thing or another. In the more recent years and months, especially with all the concern surrounding our new administration’s … Continue reading U.S.-Born Immigrant
Contrary to what Taylor Swift tells me how to feel, Saturday came and went just like any other day. The only difference is, this time I am right back at the heart of the very city I took my first breath in, also it was a sunny 80 degrees in the middle of January and I spent it on the beaches of Santa Monica. At … Continue reading 22
Savior, please take my hand I work so hard, I live so fast This life begins, and then it ends And I do the best that I can, but I don’t know how long I’ll last I try to be so tough but I’m just not strong enough I can’t do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me I try to … Continue reading Savior, Please
Samantha M. Yu 