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Windows to the Soul
Windows to the Soul
A year of growth and discovery in Asian American identity
Amanda Chong
May 14, 2020
Discovering My Cultural Roots Through Cuisine
Discovering My Cultural Roots Through Cuisine
At first glance, pretty much anyone would recognize that I’m Asian. I carry the telltale signs — dark hair, fair skin, squinty eyes, high…
Amanda Chong
May 17, 2019
Same But Different — A Struggle in Identity
Same But Different — A Struggle in Identity
I’ve generally avoiding posting or talking about race publicly because it makes me uncomfortable in a lot of ways. I’m afraid that I might…
Amanda Chong
Feb 7, 2019
The Frailty of Life
The Frailty of Life
Usually, my visits home are a gentle reminder to step back and remember the humble roots that ground me. I always leave home remembering…
Amanda Chong
Oct 10, 2018
Making time for what matters
Making time for what matters
For me, 2017 was the year of the hustle. I worked almost constantly — at my job, at freelancing, at writing blog posts about my job — all…
Amanda Chong
Feb 1, 2018
Letting go of the little things
Letting go of the little things
That empty bowl that’s left next to the TV that was used for ice cream.
Amanda Chong
Mar 8, 2016
Lessons Learned By The Everyday Cook That Hates Cooking
Lessons Learned By The Everyday Cook That Hates Cooking
Because even when you don’t like doing something, you can still learn from it.
Amanda Chong
May 10, 2015
purpose
purpose
Since I was little, I’ve always had goals that I’ve worked tirelessly to achieve. But my goals have typically been academically oriented …
Amanda Chong
Aug 3, 2014
You really can have it all
If you give a little, you’ll get a lot.
Amanda Chong
Jun 25, 2014
Preparation makes perfect
Preparation makes perfect
The most important key to success
Amanda Chong
Feb 24, 2014
Letting go
Letting go
Setting yourself free from the things you hold onto most dearly
Amanda Chong
Jan 23, 2014
Get Fit
Get Fit
Taking that first step
Amanda Chong
Dec 29, 2013
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