The Revelry of Travel
Exploration Let’s go on an adventure With our suitcases half-packed, Leaving just enough room for keepsakes And the shiny baubles that catch our eyes. Let’s consume creamy carbonara spaghetti, Decadent...
View ArticleFor The Women Still Figuring it Out
I take this moment to honor you. A vagabond-spirited and passionate individual in the journey of discovering. You are a warrior of collective battles. Your scars leave a reminder of your ever-growing...
View ArticleHow to Respond When Fear is Pervasive
Fear. It’s an emotion that I always try to have under control. In my earliest experiences with fear, I would ask my dad to do a thorough search of my bedroom to confirm that no monsters hid underneath...
View ArticleLetters to My Younger Self: The 12-Year-Old Who Believes She Is Too Sensitive
“Letters to My Younger Self” is a series focused on wisdom and self-awareness. Just as you write letters to a friend to encourage and uplift them, here is the advice we would go back and tell our...
View ArticleWhere I Come From: The Ever-Changing City by the Bay
“Where I Come From” is a Darling series that pays homage to the cities, towns and countries that we call home. Although we are not defined by where we come from, these places are a defining part of our...
View ArticleI Am the Daughter of Immigrants and Here’s What I Want You to Know
I am the daughter of two immigrants from China. My ancestral heritage extends far beyond the ground beneath my feet, to oceans and mountains of voyage and rich history in between. The forging of new...
View ArticleWhat I Wish I Knew About Fashion as a Teenager
Staring at the three gallon-sized trash bags before me, I felt accomplished with a twinge of guilt. I had dedicated an afternoon to a closet cleanout, which led to numerous try-ons and a hodgepodge of...
View ArticleHow to Come Up With Creative Journal Prompts for the Fall
Journaling is a source of safety and discernment in my daily life. It’s something I turn to when my mind fills with doubt, when I experience an unforgettable moment or when the weight of my feelings...
View ArticleOn Learning to Fully Embrace My Chinese American Identity
I longed to see myself represented in the media and school curriculum growing up; however, I never would have expected to see myself so much in the news as I have in the past few months. Each news...
View ArticleDarling Letters: The Fear That Comes With Impostor Syndrome
We are bringing “Darling Letters” from your inbox to the blog! We love the art of letter writing and believe it helps build authentic community. Our editors and contributors have thoughtfully written...
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