Today I ran into an old acquaintance, her husband, friends, and a few family members. A few minutes later, I went to the bathroom and realized that she and her friends had also walked in. Without realizing I was inside one stall, she started calling me fat, unattractive, ugly, high maintenance, and an attention seeker.… Continue reading High Maintenance, Unattractive, and Fat: Just Another Ordinary Day
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Just Another Normal Day, at least I thought it was
On a typical workday, I walked to Dollar Tree to get a drink and a snack. As I got closer to the store, I noticed the homeless man sitting outside. He had his face buried in his arms. Beside him is his backpack with his sign sitting on top. The same sign I see him… Continue reading Just Another Normal Day, at least I thought it was
A Stranger’s Talk Part II
I wouldn't say I like talking to strangers. It gives me anxiety. Meeting new people and starting a new job make me anxious. However, if I am put in a situation where I need to talk, I will. Most of the time, I mainly listen and respond with minor reactions. There are some people I… Continue reading A Stranger’s Talk Part II
a stranger’s talk
The store was so quiet, it is that time frame again where everyone is out getting dinner and about 2-3 customers shows up within an hour until we close for the night. Sometimes, if we are lucky no customers show up for the last hour and we close fifteen minutes early leaving right on the… Continue reading a stranger’s talk
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
