Posted by RyanM on January 28th, 2010
Fashion is no longer just a trend; it’s a way of life. For many designers out there, fashion is a chance to fulfill a dream—a dream that is filled with vibrant colors. Jade Moua is one of those chasing the fashion dream.
In high school Jade had wanted to be involved in fashion design, but never really pursued it. In 2001-2002, she took part of the Merced Hmong New Year where she was crowned Merced’s Miss Hmong Year. That win gave her the confidence to pursue a career in fashion. A decision she wouldn’t regret. Sometimes we all need that nudge to pursue a dream.
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Posted by admin on January 7th, 2010
It was about eight years ago when I was first introduced to rice wine. I was at a friend’s birthday when I was approached by a family member with a cap full of liquor. I figured a cap full would be the easiest thing I would drink that day, but boy was I wrong. The burn began in my mouth, through my esophagus, & down to my belly. It felt like by drinking it, I had completed some sort of initiation.
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Posted by BBC on January 7th, 2010
Oftentimes, you just need to make and commit to the decision that you deserve better. Here’s a letter I wrote, what seems like, a lifetime of New Year’s ago. It tells a story of a boy and a girl – the girl is so head over heels over the boy, whose greatest joy is to lead her on. She finally decides that she can no longer live in dumb-mode. In the end, the letter was never sent because, sometimes, truth need only be realized by the party who needs it most.
To you,
How was your New Years? Mine was, hmm, very stimulating for the mind. To be honest, I wasn’t up for merry-making and being social. It’s just that I’ve been on this pathetic decline since I realized I wouldn’t obtain that fuzzy future you’ve been painting of a future with “us.” Thanks for brain-washing me, yo, it’s kinda easy to Read more »