Malaysian Daze

As I turn 22 this week, I take a step back and attempt to digest the life transitions that I am currently experiencing. From the expectations/ new responsibilities that come with turning 22 to accepting that I won’t be as close to my siblings as when we were kids to cherishing every moment that I still have with my all time rocks - my grandparents. Join me as I talk through the thoughts that get me anxious these days and indulge a little in the past. ;) 

Soundtrack of the episode: Thunderstorms in Malaysia
Keywords in the ep: letting go of the past, accepting new chapters of life, Just Keep Swimming 

A year and a half of being full-on Malaysian with no restriction has allowed me to reconnect with my family and deal with some unfinished business. Having experienced an abundant amount of unconditional love and support the past year will also make it more difficult for me to say goodbye come September when I return to America. Additionally, I talk about the wholesome things about Malaysia that I never would have appreciated in the past.  
btwww, the Ipoh road dim sum place I was talking about is called Mee Bon and its not next to a mamak shop oops!

Soundtrack of the episode: waitin on sum dim sum
Keywords in the ep: self-love, bonding in Asian households, identity crisis, resolving some of my quarter life crisis :’)

In this episode, I delve back into my days in Chinese primary school and how those experiences have impacted me now as a young adult exposed to the western mentality. I also touch upon the appropriateness of caning culture, how that particular education system limited a lot of self-expression, and how both go hand in hand in developing my 
shyness.  p.s: Sorry for the random sound distortions throughout the episode, will do my best to fix it in the next episode!! 

Soundtrack of the ep: Sounds of amateur Mah Jong with a pro
Keywords from the ep: the infamous rotan, squat toilets, ting xie, and velcro bata shoes. 

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