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Final Week, Final Draft, Finally

The end is nigh! This quarter has rearranged the way I go about writing. I’ve never had a creative non-fiction essay style assignment, and I must say this has been a challenge. I’m certainly glad that we’re about done, but… Continue Reading →

Hybridity

This week during our seminar discussion one of the main topics we discussed was hybridity. I found it interesting the varying opinions surrounding hybridity and chose to sit back and watch because I wasn’t sure that I had anything useful… Continue Reading →

Week 9 in a Note

On Tuesday we watched a video called “Banana Split” to tie into our book of the week because it was by the same author Kip Fulbeck. Banana Split followed some of the same ideas about growing up Chinese American with… Continue Reading →

Where am I?

I don’t have much more research to show at this point. I’m pretty happy with the music I’ve been able to listen to, and the circle back to my own life. At this point with my essay about Asian American… Continue Reading →

Exoticism

I’ve never been to Hawaii. It’s never really been an option honestly, I can barely afford a day trip to Seattle, let alone air fair to get myself out of state. However, in my head, I’ve always thought of Hawaii… Continue Reading →

Week 8 in a Note

On Tuesday of week 8 we watched a film called Kumu Hina. It’s a documentary film about a transgender woman who teaches hula. She lives in Hawaii, and much of the film discusses gender issues, as well as the way… Continue Reading →

Stephen Curry

I’m the first to admit I’m not a huge football fan. I don’t tend to follow any teams, and most of my football watching happens on weekends when I’m visiting my parents. However, it’s hard not to pay attention to… Continue Reading →

Planning: Where Do I Go From Here?

As we all know this week we had peer reviews for our final papers. So far my friends have been positive with the direction I’m heading. I think I still have some listening to do in terms of having examples… Continue Reading →

Week 7 in a Note

On Tuesday morning we watched a movie called “Mississippi Masala.” This movie surrounds a girl named Mina and her family as they’re forced from their home in Uganda because they’re Indian. When Mina grows a bit older she ends up… Continue Reading →

My Experience as a Musician

One of the biggest issues in my essay as of right now is how clinical my writing has been, focusing more on defining jazz and not allowing myself to sprinkle in my own experience. My plan is to take out… Continue Reading →

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