PinnedPublished inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Anna (she/her)Feminist Asian American mom and wife who is a classic Type A and ESTJ. Loves to eat and is willing to travel for food.Jul 15, 202116Jul 15, 202116
PinnedWant to Read More of My Work?I’ve been dubbed a “Top Writer” in nine categories (but lost several in August 2021). See links to all my stories.May 4, 20211May 4, 20211
Netflix and Napping Get Old Fast When You’re Recovering From SurgerySo I’m back to writing on Medium and musing aloud about life.Jun 1, 20225Jun 1, 20225
Escaping from Reality With an Extravagant Disney Vacation Like the Celebrities Do ItI’m using my Medium earnings to pay for a VIP tour at Disneyland this summer and I don’t regret it for a second.May 26, 202210May 26, 202210
Published inBetter HumansThree Core Values to Embrace When You Run a Small Business Like a NonprofitIt’s counterintuitive if you’re trying to make the most money possible, but this formula yields far more satisfying results.May 2, 20224May 2, 20224
Published inThe MotherloadParenting Teens Usually Doesn’t Come With So Many Blissfully Sweet MomentsI find myself smiling to myself a lot these days.Apr 26, 20226Apr 26, 20226
Published inMaking of a MillionaireI Was Stunned to Learn My Flamboyant Friend Was Poor While My Cheapskate Friend Was RichYes, Virginia, appearances can be deceiving.Apr 22, 202218Apr 22, 202218
I Accidentally Lost 12 Pounds In 1 Week When I Eliminated These FoodsI was focused on reducing my pain, not my weight.Mar 29, 202220Mar 29, 202220
Published inThe MotherloadI Confessed To My Teens That I Was a “Wild Child” Who Smoked Pot, Partied, Dated a Lot…But I also made sure they knew I worked hard and got top grades.Mar 23, 20227Mar 23, 20227
Her Designer Purse Cost More Than Her Boyfriend’s Used CarWe don’t always realize money can torpedo your relationships.Mar 18, 20223Mar 18, 20223