I still remember the first time I watched a YouTube video. I was in elementary school, and one of my brother’s friends from the neighborhood came over and pulled up the Weird Al eBay song on our desktop computer. …

As tourists visiting Singapore stop along the Marina Bay to take photos of the stunning skyscrapers which have erupted only over the past 50 years, it’s unlikely they will take the time to think about who built these buildings. During the three months I lived on the small island, I…

I have been thinking a lot about where we can find our genuine selves — if a “genuine self” even exists given the different masks we have to wear throughout the day. I believe that all the experiences we have had in our lives shape the people we become, but…

Before the COVID outbreak halted get-togethers and meals out, it was my goal to schedule a lunch or coffee date with two of my acquaintances (which I define as people whom I am friendly with but don’t really know on a personal level) every week. …

In a quest to become as phone-independent as possible, I have deleted my entertainment apps, bought a smartwatch for phone-free workouts, and tried several other tactics to reduce my phone usage. These changes have already improved my life, as I continue the search for the optimal digital minimalism strategy. This…

And Other Strategies for Smashing the Goals You Set for Yourself — I have to admit: I’m bad at having hobbies. Last December, I went skiing for the first time in my adult life, and I loved it immediately. …

When people ask me for my Instagram, I give them my email address instead. For over 30 weeks now, I have been social media free. As a twenty-year-old in the 21st century, this certainly puts me in the minority. …

In 1942 after Australia had just been bombed by Japan, I don’t think any Australian citizens expected sushi to become one of the most popular dishes in the country within a few decades. Historically, Australia was known for having very little acceptance for other cultures. …