I Like...

          Don't want to come off as egocentric, but I realize that the posts about myself generally get a lot more views compared to the posts about other things. And yes, I want views. For an ego boost or whatever other reason that can convince you. So, this post will give a glimpse in terms of the things I like. Here we go, ready to be BLUED away? Here it is.

1.) I like the word waffle. I don't usually eat waffle or say the word. But when I do eat and say the word though, I love it! I think waffle is a better version of pancake regarding to its taste and its sound. Also, don't you think it's so fun to say "waffle"?

2.) I like Forever 21. I didn't add the word "shop"because most things in my wardrobe don't come from Forever 21, but it's still one of my favorite stores. It's always fun to see the bling and the trends there. The necklaces there are gorgeous and affordable. For someone who is obsessed with accessories, it's like a heaven. Like literally.

3.) I like to read memoirs. Memoir is my favorite genre to read because non-fictional stories always appeal better to me than science fictions and fantasies. (There are a lot of good sci-fi and fantasies though, like the Divergent series and Harry Potter).

4.) I like to watch the Food Network. For someone who can't cook at all, this one is really strange. It's a habit of mine to prop myself on the couch and drool over whatever that Guy from 164 is tasting at the time. It's not fair!! I decided to cook one day; I baked cookies! For some devilish reasons, cute cookies turned out to be a cookie cake disaster. I won't give up, though. Someday, somewhere, I'll be an excellent cook. I just know it.

5.) I like the smell of grass. Grass' smell somehow refreshes my mind every time I go nearby, and I love it. It's like a stress- reliever and painkiller to me. Going back to third grade when I first moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong, I was fascinated by how much grass there is on the way to my school. It's a mesmerizing aroma that I will never forget.

Things I also like that I won't go into detail:
* The song Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift
* Use the word "though" in my writing (Shows how much I like to contradict myself ;p)
* Cute school supplies
* Necklaces
* Travel
* Take pictures of my best friend when she is asleep and drooling on the bedspread
* The Movie Despicable Me
* Angry Birds games
* When people smile
* When people are in a good mood because of me
* Crackers and yogurts with lots of ice-cream (No, I don't eat them at once)
* You who are reading this post right now
* The color minty green
* Bookmarks
* Sticky notes and hi lighters
* All the pixar movies really
* Other things that I'm too lazy to list out

If you are still reading this post, you are truly an incredible human being. I'm sorry for being extremely preachy and detailed about myself. The reason for that is because you know... I'm awesome!!! No, just kidding :D Although I never know who actually reads my writings, it's still great to know that there are people out there that are willing to put their time on me. Ooh, that sounds weird.

Anyways, good night!!

Foreigner Stereotypes

Recently, I read a memoir called Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas. Many parts of the story reminded me of my own experiences and the reason for that is because I, like the author, had moved to the United States from an other country. Dumas uses a lighthearted tone to depict her memories; she isn't afraid to retell her somewhat mortifying experiences and to introduce her family members in hilarious ways. One of the most memorable chapter from the book is the one about the stereotypes that the author encountered back in the 1970s. Automatically, her classmates pictured all Iranians as terrorists, that the inhabitants owned numerous camels, and the fact that they were just very, very foreign. Back when I first moved to the states couple years ago, my classmates had asked me if Chinese people really eat dogs, never take shower, and that everyone in the country was a math genius. Of course, I was like "NO. NO. YES." Just kidding. :) Not everyone is good at math, and we certainly won't consume dogs in meals. What a ridicule that is! As much as I despise the ridiculous stereotypes, I actually had those stereotypes too before coming to America. Like every other child who had never gone abroad, I wondered all aspects of the country. Five years ago, I pictured America with loads of obese people, streets and streets of fast food restaurants, and handful of rich people. I had the impression that all Americans have blond hair and blue eyes with the cities filled with massive edifices and crowds of people. Okay, maybe my impression of America was merely scenes from a typical Hollywood movie, but it was all I knew; all that I could imagine at the time. So who am I to judge when I am problematic also? The ultimate solution that I came up with two minutes ago is to really educate ourselves before making any assumptions. Assumptions are never wise to make.

Modern Family

It's finally summer!! First of all, I apologize for not updating this blog in so long, but hopefully, I'll be able to blog more this three months. Modern family has been my favorite show since I first watched it last year. It's relaxing, funny, and witty in so many ways. Moreover, it portrays three normal families and their typical yet interesting daily lives. Personally, I am not really into sci-fi and fantasy shows/movies/books; I prefer the ones that are close to the lives that we, the viewers, live in. My favorite family is Jay's family. Jay and Gloria's marriage is like many mixed family's, except that Jay is probably richer. Teehee. I'm currently catching up the first season, and it's really good!!! I love the "Undeck the Halls" episode, which is about Christmas in the three families. From Manny and Gloria's innocente pranks to Jay's surprise firework to the Dunphy family's heartwarming Christmas morning, every single scene seems so real and so touching. My favorite part of every episode is the music in the very end; it's a well touch up, and it's very suitable to the contents. Modern family is my favorite comedy show of all time.