Asian-American Archive

I don’t know how I came upon this YouTube video, but it’s hilarious. As someone who’s frequently asked where I’m from, I wish I could respond like this woman did in the video. I think I better work on my British accent.

Photo By ☼zlady via Creative Commons Whenever we go out for Asian food, my husband, if given the option, always orders his extra spicy. So do I. Almost always, my dish comes out shooting-flames-out-my-mouth-every-time-I-breathe spicy while his is just, uh, spicy. Since I’ve known …

"What's your nationality?"I've been asked this question countless times throughout my thirty-four years of living in the United States.

This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you decide to purchase any of the books from the link I receive a teeny percentage of the sale. Thanks for your support! I personally purchased or borrowed these books from my library.For May’s multicultural …

Sophia at last year’s APA Family Festival. Photo courtesy of APA Center May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month! There are really great events planned for my local DC area folks as well as virtual events that anyone can join in …

It’s my latest installment of cryptic fortune cookie sayings.  “You can’t learn less.” Technically this is true. But it’s not really a fortune. Maybe a wise saying if we put it in Yoda speak? “Less, you cannot learn. Only more.” “Good news …