Tag: Lessons Learned

Owning Up in the Beginning of 2019: Because I have Erred

Silhouette of a girl looking at a twilit sky, birds flocking in the background.

So, I endeavor to apologize genuinely when I have, unintentionally or otherwise, caused harm to people through actions or ignorance. While I do try for respect for fellow human beings, and also trying to gradually work on social justice related work now, there had been times I was not on board with it. Other times, I have been part of the problem, even if unintentionally. Here I am, coming clean about it. Continue reading “Owning Up in the Beginning of 2019: Because I have Erred” →

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Spring Update 2019: A Very Busy Few Months, San Francisco, and Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And more.

Side view of the Dragon Gate entry into Chinatown, San Francisco, California.

The past few months have been more than busy, busy enough that I had no time to make a blog post and keep people updated on my ongoings. To that end, I can only apologize. It has been quite the turbulence, and anyone knowing I went to San Francisco recently will understand I did not mean to pun there. For once. Continue reading “Spring Update 2019: A Very Busy Few Months, San Francisco, and Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And more.” →

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Deliberations: Long-Term Effects of Colonialism Through Time

I received some feedback on my blog post, Deliberations: More Courageous Conversations About Cultural Appropriation, and How to Handle Criticisms. Over all, it was positive. However, there were some points of criticism that I received, and want to take a moment to acknowledge and address. To this end, I am writing a small blurb regarding the long-term effects of colonialism through time in relation to cultural appropriation and historical, cultural erasure. Continue reading “Deliberations: Long-Term Effects of Colonialism Through Time” →

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