A lot has happened within the past two months. My family has moved into a new house, I met a guy, work is still miserable, and I'm just trying to pick and put back the little pieces together. Life is a crisis! Yes. After two years of searching for a new house, my mom and… Continue reading Catching Up with MaiMai
Tag: lifestyle
My Favorite Drugstore Makeup Brands
A few weeks ago, I shared on my blog if buying high-end makeup products were really worth the money and that inspired me to share with all of you my favorite makeup brands that are affordable. Before I get started, I have to give props to these affordable makeup brands because they have come from… Continue reading My Favorite Drugstore Makeup Brands
The Perks of Being Single
Often, I get asked by my relatives about when I’m going to find a boyfriend and when they are going to hear wedding bells. I always awkwardly smile and respond that I’ll find one when it’s the right time only to be reminded that I’m getting older, not younger. Not to mention, very few of… Continue reading The Perks of Being Single
First Time Wearing a Tampon: From a Hmong Girl’s POV
Last week my friend was on her period and she decided to try out a tampon. I was with her at the store to help her choose which tampons to buy and guiding her from outside the bathroom door when she was putting it in. It took her five tries, but she did it. After… Continue reading First Time Wearing a Tampon: From a Hmong Girl’s POV
My Mother’s Story
Growing up I can never rely getting help with homework from my mother. If it was project that deals with creativity, then that is when my mom can help. However, if it was something like calculus, I’m on my own.  Unlike my father who was educated in Laos, my mother never received any education. She… Continue reading My Mother’s Story
Take Me Back to the Night We Met
**Note: This a guest submission from one of my friends who wished to remain anonymous. A friend once told me through a handwritten letter that she wanted to go back to the night we met. Not the day when we first ran into each other in middle school and become friends. Not the last day… Continue reading Take Me Back to the Night We Met
I put myself before others
My friends described me as someone savage and selfish. They usually tell me that I don't really give the damn about others because I'm too concern about myself and my own problems. They all say I should be the last person they come running to when they have problems, but I'm always the first. And… Continue reading I put myself before others
Advice from MaiMai #2
Anon4013 sent in: I'm currently a 2nd  year in college. I have this high school friend that I've known since we were kids and she was attending another college. She didn't so well so she was put on academic probation. I want to tell her that she needs to get back on track and stop… Continue reading Advice from MaiMai #2
Advice from MaiMai #1
Anon4012 sent in: My younger sister is dating a man who is twice her age. I have met the man a few times before, but never really bother to talk to him much. My mom, grandparents, and a few other family members like him very much. However, I'm not fond of him. First, I don't… Continue reading Advice from MaiMai #1
Satisfying Moments
Life is full of many surprises. Above all, it's full with many simple pleasures. Some that I take for granted, some that I don't appreciate enough. And finally, some that just happens to happened. Today, I'm going to share a few the notes I made over the last few years in my "Positive Thoughts/Memories"… Continue reading Satisfying Moments
