life in China | reconnecting w/ family, exploring my hometown as an adult, bookshop & cafe hopping
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hello friends! today i'm taking you on a weekend trip to shenyang and beijing - my two homes in china. i reconnected with my family and told them about quitting my job; explored shenyang, the city i grew up in, as an adult for the first time; and said goodbye to my favorite bookshop in beijing one last time.
i hope you enjoy this little adventure filled with emotions and discoveries✨
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00:00 reconnecting w/ family
01:40 read + work w/ me
03:20 stationary/zine shopping
05:30 telling my family I quit my job
08:09 exploring k-town
10:52 a day in beijing
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Hi, I’m Evelyn✨
➭ how old are you? 29 (born in 1994)
➭ where do you live? Guangzhou, China (for now)
➭ what's your MBTI? INFP
➭ what was your job before you quit? consultant/program manager
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evelyn, thank you for doing this fundraiser. sending love from egypt
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Evelyn youre really the embodiment of loving things, thank you sweetheart..☹️🤍
Even though we come from different cultures and I have not made such a big decision as yours to quit corporate to pursue TH-cam, I can relate to that feeling of having to pick up the pieces of your destroyed confidence after talking to your parents. I know they love us and worry about our wellbeing and that's why they are so harsh sometimes, but that does not make it easy for us either. I feel you in this matter and my heart is with you. May we have the strenght to carry this heavy load and may our efforts give us happiness. ♥
thank you...that's very comforting to hear. It's wild to me that so many people relate to the same struggle with parents. I guess the good thing about loving each other in this difficult relationship is the love makes it possible for the effort itself to give us happiness. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely related to that bit as well, I changed career for entrepreneurship too and they took it like your parents did and it's always a challenge but as you say keep on loving each other no matter what is key ❤
Not belonging anywhere and everywhere at the same time resonates with me on all levels. The guilt of being far from family, leaving and living in places that hold pieces of your story and feel like home - although they aren't anymore. Relationships. Growing up, growing into a new person as time passes by. As a person who literally devoured your content in the past week - I truly hope and wish for your TH-cam journey to follow the path you are working for walking towards, because you do have more than one story to tell. And I want to hear them all. Thank you for sharing them with us ♥
thank you so much😭 we all have so many stories in our lives, so many feelings, attachments, homes, and making videos is my way of trying to make sense of all that. It's a privilege to have so many of you coming along on the journey...thank you for being here, truly.
i also recently resigned from my corporate job, and oh g, it was so liberating and scary at the same time.. still is today.. Thank you for existing at the right time in my life, i feel comforted by your contents.. All the best from the Philippines..
Good luck✨
i resonate so much with what you said: just because you love each other doesn't mean the relationship isn't complicated. growing up in a traditional oriental household, the concept that your parents can do you no wrong was so deeply ingrained in me. it took me years as an adult to unlearn that concept. hope you get to heal :)
thank you...I'm still trying to be more in touch with how my parents really make me feel (instead of accepting that they can do no wrong). Also trying to share my feelings with them...healing is a journey, hope we all get to feel a bit better today than we did yesterday!
Patent/child relationships can be truly difficult and complicated. I could relate to some of the things you mentioned throughout the video. I think you're doing an amazing job here & I appreciate your transparency ❤
please don’t worry about not posting on time or being active all the time!! we will always be here no matter what MUAH👩❤️💋👩👩❤️💋👩
thank you...that means a lot❤️
You should totally read Simu Liu's memoir, We Were Dreamers! He's from Harbin (also dongbei), and came to the US when he was five. In the book, he describes his complicated relationship with his parents and leaving corporate accounting to start a career as an Actor. In the book, he talks about healing his relationship with his parents and how in the end, things still worked out because of his parents' unconditional love. I also recommend Jimmy O Yang's book, How to American, which describes a similar story.
I will be going back to Shenyang, also my hometown, this December and look forward to perhaps checking out some of these cafes/bookstores you featured!
Simu Liu's story is so inspiring...hope you have a lovely time in SY!! another cafe I really like but didn't get to show in this vlog - muller cafe. there are also a couple of livehouses that put on indie music shows - 1905 and 原料库. Highly recommend if you are into music!
As a woman who lives outside of my home country (New Zealand), your video resonates. I also have some complicated feelings regarding family. I admire your courage and enthusiasm for exploring life. Seeing the places you visit along your daily travels is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your journey with us
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thank you for being here
I'm from shenyang and I have not seen the tower there in years! Seeing glimpse of the city I grew up in made me really happy :) Thank you for sharing! Also just wanna say congrats on the growing channel! Your videos are so relaxing and relatable, glad I found you
shenyang has transformed into such an artistic and aesthetic city...or perhaps I learned to appreciate it from a different perspective? 🤍✨thanks so much for being here, glad you enjoyed the video!
i just found your channel recently but i find you have such a warm "舒服" aura i can't get enough of. I'm studying mandarin to teach my mother tongue in China and idk. everything you post just gives me massive Fernweh
I’m trying to learn Deutsch🙈( but actually procrastinating…but I really shouldn’t be) good luck learning mandarin!!加油～
I really love your videos and I think the more you make videos on a regular basis the more subscribers and viewers and brand deals you will have. I have been watching TH-cam for a long time, and I really think your content is lovely. xxxx
thank you...that means a lot! I'm trying to find my rhythm and post a vlog every week. will keep you guys posted (literally haha..) on how that goes!
Girl homage to you for having the courage to quit the corporate job n embark on your own life journey …and so happy that your parents respect/tolerate your decision in the end:) I had very similar experiences with my asian parents (the job security, vegetarianism…) n hence I haven’t returned home for so long…but we’ve been trying to reconnect these years 🙌 def will check out the books you recommend:) another book I fairly enjoyed about mother daughter relationship is The Things We Left Unsaid by Emma Kennedy :) ❤ cheers
thanks for the book rec!! I really feel like my parents deserve more credit to the extent of support they give me. I know it's way beyond what they are comfortable with. I'm also working on connecting with them more:)
I used to pedal boat on that lake with my parents in the 90s! I don't know if they still have them, but they were these swan-shaped boats and you could steer them by pedaling with your feet. So much nostalgia :')
no way...I grew up hearing this song called 让我们荡起双浆 - it's about rowing boats on this lake, and I've always fantasized about one day actually boating here. Still can't believe it actually happened!
m binging your videos and im enjoying my time. your videos are so full of emotions they feel like a gentle breeze on a warm summer evening, they have a sense of playfulness yet everything feels so humane. love ur videos, love you for being the real you. see ya
i absolutely love all of your videos! wishing you all the best and i can't wait to watch your next videos :)
I really resonate with your relationship with your parents especially your mom. I’m Indian and Asian culture is traditionally so tough when it cones to family relationships in my experience. Guve yourself a hug for being so brave and talking about your relationships on the internet! ❤ Thanks for sharing the books.
I wasn't sure if anyone else could relate when I made this video, but seeing that you do(
Aww my pleasure! Thank yourself for the courage! Big hug from Montreal, Canada. :) @@tapiocapress
I have the same experience with my family. Luckily that my parents respect my decision of being vegan but they would never admit that their Asian way of parenting gave me a lot of traumas that I still don't know if I can ever heal my inner child. I just try to avoid having conflicts with them now and decide to accept the fact that they will never understand my point of view and I should just do and talk about things that both make us happy. It sucks that they don't understand me but it sucks more one day when they leave this world, the only memories I made with them were fighting moments between us. Hopefully you can somehow find your way to get through this difficult route. I'm with you ❤️
That's exactly what most of my friends do - accept the fact that they will never understand us. I'm trying to get there. Absolutely with you about wanting memories with them to be loving and joyful...
I randomly started watching your video ( this is the 2nd one). Just wanna drop you a note that you are not alone in your relationship with your mom, perhaps it is rather common to a lot of us out there. it could be discouraging, but definitely keep sticking with your own choice, belief and preference; just strike for a better balance in between. 加油
been watching you for awhile.. I found you after searching Shenyang street food because I missed my hometown. I found your eats video then. I was born and raised in Shenyang until 5, when my family immigrated. I connected with this video a lot and with your life in general. Trying to connect with your home, being on the corporate hamster wheel, but really trying to find how to be happy. I just wanted to drop by and say you absolutely rock. I am happy to see your channel growth, and just know you always have a fan in me!
Parents in their generation think that working 9to5 job is the only way to make a living, and we live in such different world now that we can make money doing all kind of different things online. It's bc they've never done it before, and consider that only 9to5 or professional jobs will get you somewhere in life. It is completely untrue of today's world. You are doing so well as Vlogger/Ytuber, I enjoy watching your videos. You've been creating your own unique contents, and it's wonderful to have a peak of your life and see different life you are leading from mine. You are becoming your own brand, and soon enough you will attract income by becoming your own marketer!
I am a big fan of your vlogs, great work ❤ Your grandparents are so sweet!
I’m so glad Melissa recommended your channel. It feels like such a safe space and I love the way you vlog. It’s very inspiring 🤗
As always, such a delicate and pure vlog. Thank you for sharing with us, Evelyn! Kissed from Brazil!
Love the honesty.
Relating as someone that also came from an asian household. You deserve more views and subscribers. 💗
i'm a recent subscriber, watched a few of your videos, but definitely going to stay for the long run of your journey here. i absolutely looove your storytelling style. it's not just visually pleasing, but also very genuine and heartwarming. the emotions were translated through your videos, through the screen. i'm always watching the ads in all your videos. always rooting for you and looking forward to more of your creation that helps others and also yourself!!
Really glad your channel got recommended to me. I really like your calming voice and u have a good personality
Appreciate the fundraising for the children affected. I've come across your channel a month ago, I love your videos. Keep posting
I’m on the opposite boat as you Evelyn. I haven’t lived somewhere else except from home for more than a year. But I feel that I have to leave soon in the next few years, so watching this video is an eye opener for me in a way that I might relate with you when I make that decision.
What lovely grandparents.
INFP here too haha - so happy you've posted a new one to watch while it's late at night here in Malaysia working on my personal branding.
good luck!!!
I had the same experience with my grandma tricking me into eating chicken saying it was fish. They do it out of love but it does impact your ability to trust your loved ones.
I'm sorry you had to go through that...these are challenging experiences, and coming from a place of love doesn't make hurtful behaviors okay:( I'm still learning to deal with it. Hope you find your peace too!
Ive been into a lot of lifestyle vlogs recently and glad I got recommended your channel! Warm and chill vibes while being super real esp with family relationships ~
thanks for being here
I loove your videos! They’re so wholesome. Would love to see more vlogs of your life in China :) keep up the great work!!
Thank youuuu
Hi, your new subscriber here. I have been watching some of videos for a while and I love the realness of your life and video content. I applaud your decision to leave a well-paying corporate job to chase after your dreams. Whatever it is, it takes a lot for one to get out of their comfort zone and the security of a monthly paycheck to explore a future unknown. I was retrenched when covid hits but I'm lucky to be able to get a package and took some time off from everything to recover my burnt-out soul. I am now in a much better place mentally so I truly feel that it's a sign from the universe telling me to take time off to rethink about my life and heal. So...... whatever it is, that you've followed your gut and went along to make it happen, everything will definitely work out for the better.
ur videos r getting me thru midterms. I love u!!!!
good luck with midterms!!
You have such a beautiful family❤.
i loved this video and seeing Shenyang, and your style of vlogging is so wholesome and comforting. Thank you for sharing your hometown and life with us!xxx
thank you for hanging out here and exploring shenyang with me
bestie i LOVE your videossss!!!!! i was having the worst day and I just started your video and it put a smile on my face
hope you have a better day
Good luck🎉
loved the editing and new format of a book review at the end 💫🌷
thank you!! Trying to share more about books as many of you have asked:) glad to hear you liked it!
I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤
i wanted to create a safe space for us here...Thank you for contributing to it too with this lovely comment. Hope you have a great day!
your videos are so comforting ^^. im trying to start a side hustle myself aswell, so i love to see someone share their experience. take care!!
exciting!!! good luck on your side hustle🍀
Thank you for always being so candid and genuine with us ❤ Wishing a long and healthy lives to your grandparents ❤❤❤❤
I will let them know! Thank you so much
Sending you loads of love and success in this journey. Uncertainty can be very draining.
Relationships are hard, remember that you can change way easier than your mother, who has been hardened by her life circumstances. They sacrificed to give you a “better life”, not realizing that a better life is one of choice and flexibility. Exactly the one you’re living.
spent four years in Shenyang. miss the city very much - thanks Evelyn!! l really enjoy watching your vlogs🧡
wow what a small world! thanks for being here
Love your channel! I support YOU
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i love the aesthetics of ur videos and the personal things you’re not afraid to talk about. im planning a trip back to china in almost 10 years and im quite nervous about it but your videos have been so reassuring
Hope you enjoy your trip! I have to mentally prepare myself every time before I go see my family. I can imagine it being so much more nerve wracking (and exciting!) if it'll be the first time you go back after 10 years...have you considered talking to a friend/coach/therapist about it, if you are feeling nervous? Some of my friends have done that and said it was very helpful to get some advice from people they trust. Just in case it helps:) hope you have a lovely time!
Hi Evelyn:) I am so proud for sharing your account about your mother disrespecting your needs. It aspires others and me to share similar stories. And it is not easy to own this hurt for instance in my case my dad would not even notice or consider my feelings about a big life decision. Later, from a distance, I saw it was his emergency state at play. Plus a lack of vulnerable and peaceful communications.
Nowadays me and my dad have improved communications. He says he is proud of me almost everytime I speak to him. And you can do it :) In the meantime I have practiced courage and following through on my own values on life. Plus reparenting my inner child which is a work in progress. So are our parents they are also still learning and discovering. They are discovering that we yet can do an alternative lifestyle. I am proud of you Evelyn. Keep going :) 🙏🙏
loooove your vlogs. Surprisingly, you are a shenyangnese😍
thank you
Hi! I just found your channel a few days ago. I just wanted to share some love. I respect you so much for choosing doing something you love despite it being scary
Thank you❤️we are here to lift each other up!
Thank you for talking and opening up to us. i feel like with the mom situation I can definitely relate, I've been a vegetarian for 10 years now and have been on a plant-based journey for a year, mine also tries to "sneak" dairy in everything then lie, so I get that betrayal feeling. i hope your channel grows more so we can enjoy more of your journey and experiences. you've got this!❤
thank you so much
I could definitely resonate with the feeling of being a visitor in a place once called home! Now that I’ve moved back to my hometown (in Malaysia) and having visited Sydney recently (the place I called home for 5 years), everything felt so strangely familiar yet so alien 🥹
I would feel the same about Chicago...I left 4 years ago shortly before the pandemic, and if I ever get to go back it would be so emotional...
Thanks for the donation that you’re currently running ❤️❤️
Yet another video that I relate to! I can empathize with your experiences when you discussed your family dynamics and relationships. Being the eldest child, particularly the eldest daughter in my family, I grew up under the weight of not just my parents' high expectations but also my own self-imposed standards. I tended to be quite hard on myself, and during my school years, I often believed that my sole noteworthy attribute was achieving top grades. Comparing myself to my siblings, I consistently held the highest grades, and anything below 80 would leave me feeling disheartened.
This mindset extended into my approach to work, where I felt an intense pressure to excel, secure the best job, and maximize my earnings. However, I eventually realized that this pursuit was taking a toll on my mental well-being. I had the fortunate opportunity to spend three years in China, primarily working part-time jobs (teaching does pay well in China!), and I had the chance to travel extensively each month. This lifestyle, which prioritized my happiness, felt worthwhile to me. Although my parents initially disagreed with my decision and repeatedly emphasized the importance of stability for the future, I believe they became less concerned when they saw me content with my life as it was.
I think this sentiment is shared by many Asian parents; they genuinely want the best for their children and strive to ensure that we are capable of looking after ourselves, even in their absence. Ultimately, though, what matters most to them, and most parents in general, is witnessing their children lead happy and fulfilling lives.
I now live at home with my big family, with four siblings together. Is it tough to have four grown adult children and parents at home? yes. but did our relationship improved over the years? definitely. Even if I move out in the future, I will always be grateful for these few years.
Thanks so much for sharing...I definitely share your mentality of being too hard on yourself/wanting to achieve and excel. Trying to be kinder to myself and working on connecting with my parents more:) I'm happy you were able to find a happier path
Found your channel through one of your old vlogs of Shenyang (also my hometown) and still looks as pretty as ever. Good luck on the content creation grind
I really feel like shenyang is super underrated. would love to go back more. thanks so much!!
This is so lovely
Thank you for sharing your relationship with your mum. This is so common among Asian families, I experience this is some ways or more with my relationship with my mum. There is so much expectations Asian parents put on their kids, I feel comforted that you are still positive despite these complicated family relationships and is brave to made big decisions in life true to your belief. You are really and inspiration and also you put my feeling into words and help me to see things in a different light. Thank you.
Hi Evelyn! Hearing about your efforts with your parents was so heartwarming😢 Everytime, you somehow lift my hopes and courage for life. How do you do that? You are full of wonderful things like a Korean lunch box😂 Thank you, Evelyn!
korean lunchboxes are THE BEST...I don't know if I can match up haha but thank you as always greg
omg at the kitty's noises X)
Thank you for sharing another lovely vlog!!
omg I will let her know that! Thank you!!
@@tapiocapress
I am looking forward to your future vlogs!
Working on one for you now
Your granma`s paintings are soo precious 🥰🥰
Thank you🥰 So is she
at 0:30 I like your grandma's paintings soooo much they are so beautiful//// well i dont actually tell my parents about my future plan or anything important or have a deep serious conversation 'bout my future too at 06:43 what you've said is sooooo relatable U__U I feel youuuuuuu Y__Y Asian parents is sooo related haha
this vlog is sooo comforting U_U I dont know how to explain this but thank you so much for this kind of video, sharing your story, talking to the camera is not easy. we know that you really work hard on this and I want to let you know that your video is really amazing and inspiring me (plus a lot of ppl) soooo much, I hope you can balance working on this YT journey yet still healthy both psychically and mentally !
thank you so much
Love the authenticity of your content. ❤as someone who left corporate as well, this deeply resonates.
all the best on your journey too
@@tapiocapress thank you ❤️
Hi girl, I really like your video~ I'm trying to learn mandarin now but it's quite hard to find some youtube channel speaking 地道的普通话 on TH-cam! Keep uploading videos, I'll support you!
parents are so difficult 😔 thank you for sharing
Trying to get to a better place with them
Wow. Your grandmother is a good painter!
You are not supposed to break your chopsticks over your soup! lol. Do you want tongue splinters? :)
Where did you rent the boat? (Hou Hai?)
The 'guest in your own home' feeling never goes away once the world becomes your playground... There are pros and cons to that.
She is!! She started learning at 80 I think. Such an inspiration. Yes it is hou hai!
more shenyang ，thanks
Your vlogs are so healing.
Also I'm curious, how "easy" is it to do things by yourself in China? Like going to diner alone etc. I know I had no problem in Japan but in Korea I got very self conscious
You are incredibly courageous and brave! 🌟 Your vlogs are like a beautiful piece of art, documenting your life as it unfolds. 🎥 Your videos bring me so much comfort. 😊Thank you for sharing your hometown with us!
I can truly sympathize with and relate to your story. I understand that the economy is going through a rough patch, and we are all facing uncertainties. But in this stressful world, it's important to find solace in doing things we genuinely enjoy, if possible. Personally, I had to move back in with my parents while searching for a job, so I can completely relate to your experiences. It can be tough not sharing important aspects of our lives with our parents and it can also be challenging when they don't respect our boundaries or choose to be dishonest. And you are totally right; our feelings are valid and we deserve to be surrounded by people who uplift and support us.🌈✨ Stay strong! 💪💖
Always remember to believe in yourself; I believe in you!🌷
thank you so much! there are a lot of uncertainties in this world, and seeing the atrocities that still happen every day I'm so grateful for the sheer privilege to be able to document and share my life with you...thank you for sharing your journey. I hope you were able to find something you genuinely enjoy:)
I am also an INFP and I get very anxious 🥲 I started vlogging and I was so anxious when I cannot upload on time even like I have thousands of followers 😭😂 Your hometown is so beautiful, I would definitely romanticize my life if I visit there ✨
I’m working on managing the anxiety…thank you for your patience🤍✨
Hi i'm sorry to hear that about your mom. Trust comes from our parents first and you also need to put your health first. I rarely comment but I hope you feel better. I like your videos so no need to apologize for being uncomfortable talking to the camera :)
thank you so much! I also don't comment much but now that I've learned how uplifting a nice comment can be I try to leave my words of love and encouragement around for other creators too:) Thank you for brightening up my day!
Whoever put that female student driver sticker on there .. 😆
I think you've dropped this: 👑
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Korean lunch boxes.... that triggers some memories Hahaha.
Is so cute china I want too go so bad. You vlogs transport me there❤
You should come visit:)
My family are Chinese born & raised in London UK, and they are still giving people a hard time for being a vegetarian...in 2023 in London! ...it seems that eating meat is a very deeply engrained cultural value that is entrenched even through 5 generations of migrants 😂 hope that gives you some small comfort about your ma 😅
it does! thank you!! that is crazy that after 5 generations & with so many vegetarian/vegan options in LDN it's still hard for your family to accept being vegetarian as a lifestyle...but thankfully the change is happening in your generation:)
@@tapiocapress yeah they really cling to exactly the same reasons you mention, question if it's about Buddhism, etc. So your videos gave me a laugh.
My mother-in-law (Chinese) also used to try sneak meat into my meals. Once I found out, she doesn't seem to do it anymore (I hope!) 😅
Sorry to hear that....I hope she learns to respect your wishes!
@@tapiocapress It was just her way of trying to make sure I'm healthy. It can be hard from many older Chinese to understand things like not eating meat, as when they were younger things were a lot different!
you stay authentically true to your values, Evelyn! I've learnt so much from you
thank you...we lift each other up!
jiejie youe chinese voice so so so soft hahahahha cute!!!! Btw I am new here are you a vegan eater?
haha welcome! I'm vegetarian but still eat eggs and milk. trying to be more plant based but just doing the best I can:)
@tapiocapress, that's great to hear! I'm also a vegetarian here. It's nice to connect with you. I sometimes find it a bit challenging when discussing vegetarianism with my Chinese friends. I even have some doubts, like how they'll react when I meet them in China. I wonder if I'll 扫兴 for them or not. HAHAHAHAHAHA
First time I watch your video came from Melissa channel! Hey youg girl😘Not trying to be creepy😅I'm 63 years old! My parents passed long time ago! But my sister who's 4 years older still treating me like I'm 14, she's 18, so don't feel too stress about your parents intrusiveness! Just like she never hear my certain heath regiments and constantly trying to feed me stuffs (coz I'm terrible cook) I don't want! (Ahhhh....Chinese people,,😖) just remember, what ever you mom do however annoying it's out of love! I can even impersonate her here : " you're too skinny! you should eat more meat!" Best of luck!👍
Your gran is stylish and a great artist.
Thank you!! She'd be so happy to hear!
Are you still here? I just started watching the video....😊
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❤️🐱they are the bestest
Chinese parents are the same - I just feel like my parents always lie and not respect my wishes/privacies. Was just telling them again today.
I'm really sorry your parents are like that...it's a tough spot to be in. I hope you find your peace with them one day - I'm working to get to a better place with mine too!
@@tapiocapress I honestly think it’s a waste of time trying to be in a better place with Chinese/Asian parents. They won’t ever change the way they think or themselves. Why bother wasting time on things and ppl who aren’t much value-add? Just because they are family? Meh that’s stupid and counterproductive
I am sorry your parents are not really supportive, but seems you are pretty strong to deal with it.. as u said it is not easy for different generation to understand we want to have different life and we need to find our spot in a world. It might be even more difficult in China or Asia in general, where people really care about family and might feel as a one organism :D that is something i realised in India, but China might be different..
the "collective" mindset definitely doesn't make it easier...I hope no matter what culture we grew up in, we are able to find a lifestyle that makes us happy - might not be an easy journey...but we are in it together!
How did you post in china with all the media restrictions?
Hi sis, Please send the fundraising link. U are an angel, my Florence Nightangle( greatest nurse of all time ). kisses to ur mom and dad
老铁东北的菜量很大
我那天真的好饿哈哈哈
sometimes I think Asian parents share the same genes😂
I'm not Chinese, but I'm turkic asian, and my parents 100 percent won't understand my desire to quit my job 😁
"we want the best for you...oh that's not what you want? Well...forget about what you want because we know better! Love you!"🥲
@@tapiocapress ahah accurate😄
yep thats right they project their insecurities onto you.
Thank you angel for support Gaza children.
They don't deserve pain & lost all of their parent cause Zionist bombs
am just in love with your videos 💝 , pray for gaza pleas ❣
I'm an INFP, too. 🥰 Gimbap is the best. 🤤 I like the thoughts you shared on "home." 🤍
still trying to find a place where I belong, but grateful for the people and places I met along the way❤️