Fertility and Starting a Family ‘Non-Traditionally’ as a Child of Immigrants

When my husband and I were looking into adoption, my dad asked me whether we would be telling our child.  I rolled my eyes and told him that of course we would be doing so!  The adoption class we took… Continue Reading

Old Post from ‘DelectablyChic!’: My Grandmother Said Ballet Would Make My Legs Look ‘Fat’

Note:  This was originally posted on DelectablyChic! Totally WTF, right?  But this was what my grandmother told me to discourage me from dancing.  I only know one other person who had a family member tell her that and yes, she,… Continue Reading

Welcoming the Lunar New Year: Some Traditions in Our Household

Happy Lunar New Year!  While most people have large family dinners on New Year’s Eve, my husband and I celebrated with our own tradition of ordering in from a neighbouring Chinese restaurant.  There are a few dishes we ALWAYS get… Continue Reading

There’s NOTHING WRONG WITH FUSION!

Deal with it, people.  I know some people aren’t happy at their “culture” being “bastardized,” and perhaps it is, but as a child of immigrants, I’m angered by this perspective.  It’s as if you are saying my culture doesn’t and… Continue Reading