things I love
bagels, New York-style
formula 1
iced lattes, no matter the season
linen sheets
backstreet boys hits
the expression “a hot second”
building/ finding community in new cities
the way midafternoon light filters through tree leaves
etymology of chinese characters, esp. 聽 and 疼
things I care about
A movement is more than a moment — we need to support and uplift those who are marginalized on a constant basis, not just during heritage months or times of crises.
besea.n, a grassroots movement aimed at promoting positive media representation of ESEA people in the UK.
#hateisavirus, a grassroots movement fighting racism and xenophobia. Donations go toward community programs related to mental health, AAPI representation, etc.
CAAAV, a pan-Asian community-based organization that works to build grassroots power across low-income Asian immigrant and refugee communities in NYC.
NYCLU, a nonprofit that advocates for racial equality in NY and champions local and state immigrant protections (amongst other issues).