it doesn't apply to me per se, but i thought it was quite compelling to attain some insight into their world where they always seem so comfortable in their own skin.. where we all look the same but there's that fine line between being them, and being plain fobby.
There is no shame in being an Asian in this country, but it sure is a terrible inconvenience sometimes. I am not Asian in one person's eyes, and not quite American in another's. The bitter reality is that we will never be considered truly Asian in our respective homeland, and authentically American in this country. (i'm speaking as Asian-Americans now) That is a battle I see we as Asians will continue to struggle with far down to our grandsons and daughters. I do, however, believe that we as second and third-generation Asian-Americans must be aware of this and arm ourselves with the necessary tools. This may come in the form of knowledge of one's background, language, and culture--all accessible paths in today's world. Equipped with one's native language, it provides choices and options--a luxury our parents never had.
It has been shown that those who keep their culture and background travel farther in life then those who dispose of it because those that maintain it are able to harness that and create opportunities for themselves.
As far as Communism is concerned, like any idea, it does not just die with its leaders. However, China is seemingly leaps and bounds far from that now. Summer Olympics in Beijing 2008 and World Expo in Shanghai 2010. Watch out. China's making moves.
a rare moment of pseudo intellect on your friendly neighborhood satirist.blogspot.com
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happy valentines day, nick v style
(from the best projrun recap there is out there)
mainly because he looks cute, deviously valentinish.. and its a cryin' shame he's gone. fingers crossed for dan y'all
little swinger your bottle is thinking too much
'cause you're aiming to please way off target
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