Lauren Kao1989, Encapsulating the Unexpected.Up until my freshman year of high school, I ritually went to tutoring classes. My typical schedule would follow this: I’d be out of school…May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Lauren KaoLosing Grasp of my VernacularDuring the 80s, two of my uncles went on the infamous dangerous boat ride across the Pacific Ocean in order to settle to the US…May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
Lauren KaoUnconditional CareIs unconditional love something that is to be praised for? For the longest time, I always thought unconditionally loving something was a…May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
Lauren KaoRemembering the Night SkyMy grandpa was a very traditional Chinese man, coming from a region in China called Hanzhou, standing around 5'10", and wore a fedora hat…May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Lauren KaoPropaganda: Mindless Learning.“Alright, pop quiz everyone!” You go for a big sigh as you hear those words from your teacher’s voice through Zoom. You click to open up…Apr 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021
Lauren KaoThe Dark PathUnderstanding people is hard. Different values, culture, upbringings, and appearances creates a society with a plethora of comfortable…Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
Lauren KaoNot Everyone Can Dig Their Own HoleIn Seth’s Blog “Getting picked (need to vs. want to)”, Seth Godin uses Marc Maron’s success in his podcast despite getting rejected by SNL…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Lauren KaoIn My RoomAfter reading Ananya Udaygiri’s How Animal Crossing Will Save Gen Z, it reminded me about how Gen Z has changed since lockdown was first…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Lauren KaoMasks On, It’s Mending Time.Wearing a mask is something that I’ve grown quite accustomed to do once lockdown began back in March of 2020. Throughout the COVID-19…Mar 22, 20211Mar 22, 20211
Lauren KaoCan You Sense It?When I first looked at this painting mentioned in John Green’s podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed, I was really confused, and didn’t quite…Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021