Making friends can be a beautiful, slow, growing process or you can be BFFs with someone instantly. Try this method. 1. Listen. Be curious, present, interested. 2. Be vulnerable. Share…
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When does a Korean Mom say, “I love you?”
I remember reading an article long ago that talked about when a Korean mom says, “I love you.” It was something like: when you are born, when you graduate from…
Do you Announce your Mistakes?
You know when you catch a mistake and then grapple with the idea of whether or not to remedy the situation because it may cause more trouble than good? A…
“Boat Hot”
When those pointy/witch-toed high heeled shoes first came out I thought, “Man, there is no WAY I’m going to fall into that trend.” Insert period soon after where…
The Gift to END all Gifts
One lovely Christmas morning, after all the gifts had been opened, my unpredictable mother shifted into a secretive, whisper-like tone and said, “Girls (to my little sister and I), wouldn’t…
Dog MATH Apology Letter
These + These = Doggie Brazilian. Sorry, Charlie. Love, Christina
Nothing is Weird in Seattle
In honor of my sister’s visit to Seattle this week (she now lives in Japan), I want to talk about an “interesting” cultural aspect of Seattle, Washington. Years ago, when…