This article has me reflecting on the many times that I have allowed my Chinese name to be truncated or misspelt to fit in the narrative. I distinctly remember being told by a customs and immigrations officer years ago that Hui should be my first name, and that if I wanted Hui Shing to be my first name, then I need to spell it "HuiShing" or "Hui-Shing". I was even given a brief lecture while being held in secondary on first names and middle names, and how I filled out the forms incorrectly by putting "Hui Shing Andy" as first name.
Phoenixalhs
Musings of an introvert
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Say my name
Saturday, July 3, 2021
2021 Independence Day
All across the United States upon Main Streets such as this people are gearing for a celebration. Banners are strung everywhere; red, white, and blue swaying in the breeze. I can already hear the cacophony of Sousa’s creation mixed with the revving of engines, and a waft of bbq and hot dog steam in the air. America is ready to be boisterous once again after a muted year.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Going beyond the audiogram
My fellow audiologists:
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
My Hong Kong
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Rain reflections
As I sit here listening to the steady pattering of rain, I find my thoughts drifting back to memories of growing up in the Pacific Northwest. Rain was a common occurrence, and I suspect that was what made coffee houses so common in Seattle and Vancouver. When the outside world threatens Seasonal Affective Disorder, we adapt by building warm, cozily lit cafes filled with the aroma of caffeine and resounding with the sounds of lively conversations to combat that. I know that is partially where my affinity for rain began. Nothing like rain to provide my not-so-athletic-and-mostly-introverted-self with the excuse to stay indoors and read to my heart's content. It was glorious.
Friday, June 18, 2021
Communion
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Spiritual Breathing
How long can one hold one's breath? Physiologically, not too long as survival instincts (hopefully)would kick in before true asphyxiation could occur. Psychologically, however, I have found, can lasts much longer than healthy.