Meet Karim Kanji

Karim (right) and his kid The Muslim travel ban. The murders at a Quebec mosque. Increased conversations in my world Continue reading →

I’m really proud of my compost

About five and a half years ago, I moved into a condo and started a new chapter of my life. Continue reading →

Other people’s children

  On the weekend, my daughter and I went to dinner at Marché Movenpick, a popular downtown Toronto restaurant. As Continue reading →

Things I did in university to make money

Throughout university, my dad would send me a monthly cheque for $400 to cover my rent, utilities, food, transportation, and Continue reading →

How to Humblebrag Without Being a D-bag: Serving yourself while serving others

This is how I define humblebragging: when someone talks/posts about something good that’s happened in their life as point of Continue reading →

The Art and Joy of Surprise Gifting

I like giving presents more than I like receiving them. I know this is a bit humblebraggy, but it’s true. Continue reading →

Steve

Five years ago, on a strangely foggy day in January, my friend, Steve, got into his car to do one Continue reading →

Big towns, mean people

I’m Chinese. It’s an immediate and obvious identifier if we’re meeting face to face. My entire life, this has been Continue reading →