Comments on: Meditations on Being Asian

By: Kristan

Kristan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:14:47 +0000

Zorlone, Anne & Als-
Thanks! ;)

Floreta-
Ditto what Tammie said. And I can honestly say that I think making that journey would be a life-changing, mind-changing experience that I would envy (in a good way). :)

By: floreta

floreta — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:59:49 +0000

@Sebastian - pshhh i'll have some fun stories to write *while i'm there*. the blog party shouldn't be over! @Tammie - wow, thanks so much for commenting and your encouragement. that means a lot. Thanks all.. this is good momentum ;) • floreta’s recent blog post: Rejection

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:13:24 +0000

Sure, it's just as easy as that -- as long as getting a visa isn't a problem (which, for that part of the world, I think it's fairly easy...!) Plus, you'll have some fun stories to write when you get back :) • Sebastian’s recent blog post: The blowback 69

By: Tammie

Tammie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:53:21 +0000

my sense is that now that you have written all this down, you are not so scared. You are more excited and embracing your lineage will only add to the life you have made for yourself. You will take all you embrace in this life and it will enhance every bit of who you are. For as I experience you in blogging this is what you do. For me you grow and deepen every moment. To me you are very brave and creative plus talented as well. I feel excited by the things you want for yourself. Wishing you the best, all ways. • Tammie’s recent blog post: Beneath Sunlit Waters

By: Write Girl

Write Girl — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:46:55 +0000

I love the sentiments in this post and I agree with you when you say its time to take risks. Go forward and do your thing!! Even if its baby steps, as long as you are committed to change, you will certainly get there. Thanks for sharing your experiences. • Write Gril’s recent blog post: Simply Snicker's Challenge

By: Als Simmons

Als Simmons — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:52:51 +0000

practically it is easy as following your steps.. but emotionally it's pretty daunting. It is such a great idea. I hope your persue it. Can't wait to see the pictures and read your stories! Great blog Kristan!! • Als Simmons’s recent blog post: Day Three – Ticking of the Clock

By: floreta

floreta — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:11:45 +0000

thank you all for the comments. I find it ironic that my guest post (a "migration" of sorts from my original blog) talks about... well, migrating. how perfect right? @ Aisha, I am a graphic designer so I'm hopefully thinking I'd like to get a design job. Print or web.. Though, I wouldn't mind switching careers to writing. • floreta’s recent blog post: Migration

By: MJ

MJ — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:00:24 +0000

That was an amazing post. I hope you do follow through with your journey of self-discovery.

Those pre-teen years are the worst–not matter what you are you wish you were something different. When I was younger, I was ashamed to be Jewish. I was one of two Jewish kids in my whole town, and I just wanted to not be different. It was stupid. To this day, I regret all the times I allowed someone to say negative things about my people without speaking up.

By: Nana

Nana — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:13:22 +0000

Floreta, Floreta... Great post. I understand exactly what you mean. I'm mixed; Polish & Congolese. I came to Montreal when I was 8, I speak/understand polish fluently but not with the same ease as I speak french/english. As well, I don't speak Lingala, nor have much knowledge about the african part of me. This is something I want to explore further, as well. Man, I'd love to go for coffee with you! You're such an interesting person! • Nana’s recent blog post: Hungry Girl: Day 2.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:50:47 +0000

First of… Great choice on choosing Floreta to guest post and for sharing this with us!

WOW! I didnt know you feel that way…
Come with me! I am going this end of the year!

http://www.mrszeus.blogspot.com

• Anne’s recent blog post: My Paisley Maxi dress