How the people we’ve lost still move through us.

My Lolo died when I was three. If anyone ever asked me if it were possible to love someone without really knowing them, I would nod my head fervently because this is how I felt about him. The only memories I have with my Lolo are just from the old home videos I've seen of…

Finding My Place in Motherhood

Writing this at 1am. Baby is sleeping soundly in his crib to the sounds of ocean waves on the speaker. I wish I could have written a post like this sooner but between finding a moment to rest my eyes and comforting baby close to me, there has really been little time to dedicate myself…

More Than a Food Baby: A Happy Announcement

I took my first pregnancy test on a November afternoon. Jay was with me. We laid in bed staring at the ceiling, talking through all of our emotions. “What if it’s positive?”“I really don’t think you’re pregnant… you’re always late on your period.”“But what if.” It took me a long time to build the kind…

Tokyo, Japan: Part 2

Ah, yes, wow, is this really happening? We have arrived to the final installment of my Japan posts. It’s not like we have seen two changing seasons go by since I’ve been there or anything. It truly feels like a giant weight has been lifted off my shoulders for finally posting the last half of…

Meet The Wengderfuls / Oct 21, 2018

My family and I had the pleasure of attending my cousin’s beautiful wedding this weekend. The weather was perfect, the lighting was that ideal dusky blue as the sun was setting behind the mountains. Open bar, donut bar, BOBA BAR!!! It was truly magical. And I loved being able to see all of my family…

RiSE Lantern Festival in Jean, Nevada

Hi everyone, it’s been awhile since my squishy, mildly arthritic fingers have touched this keyboard to write a new blog post for you all. Since I’ve last been here, a lot has changed, and a lot of me has changed with all of that change, but I think in a good way. I’ll have to…

The Need To Feel Connected

Growing up, I would say that I was pretty sheltered in the way that most kids born of Asian parents are sheltered. I wasn't allowed to do a lot of things that many people I knew got to do, like have sleepovers at each other's houses or being able to go out with my friends…

June beginnings.

I always thought Spring was supposed to be this rejuvenation of the self, like shedding your wintery grays and blues and beginning your dreamy, pastel-colored bloom.

L.A.’s Eat, Drink, Vegan Food Festival

I've always been open about trying new things when it comes to satisfying my taste buds, and the vegan food world has always sparked my curiosity and has given me food experiences that I'll never forget. Whenever I try some really good vegan food, my first reaction is always, "I can't believe this is vegan??!"…

Reminiscing New York – Day 6 and 7

On our last full day, we went back to Rockefeller Plaza and hung out at Top of the Rock. Friends have told me the view is better here than at the Empire State Building, but I just enjoyed going through the Rockefeller building and seeing the history of NBC. The views were breathtaking and we…