“It’s Not That Deep”Nothing makes me feel more dismissed, more unseen, than hearing, “It’s not that deep.” Those words feel like an erasure, like they’re…Nov 13Nov 13
What Was I Made For?Yesterday, as a young woman, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude to exercise my right to vote — a right won through relentless…Nov 6Nov 6
Pursuit of Equality: 20 Years Later, the Fight for Love and Justice ContinuesPursuit of Equality is currently on its 20th anniversary tour, commemorating two decades since its release. This award-winning 2005…May 23May 23
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: You Are More Than QualifiedThis past Tuesday I attended a panel discussion, listening intently as one of the speakers shared her views on imposter syndrome. To my…May 17May 17
2 Memorable Restaurants in TokyoJapan is an archipelago, consisting of thousands of islands surrounded by seas. Japan’s history and culture have been intertwined with the…May 9May 9
Exploring the Philippines: A 9-Day AdventureIn March, my five friends and I set off on a spectacular nine-day adventure through the Philippines, starting from Singapore (where we are…May 2May 2
My Stay at Uma Kalai in Ubud, BaliBali has always been a dream destination for me and my aunt. From a young age, she would tell me about all of her past travels and how…Mar 4Mar 4
My mother, Hilary Newsom CallanI wrote this piece in October of 2020, my senior year of high school, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was inspired to write this…Jun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023