Turning Over a New Identity

Four years ago today, Christchurch reeled from the effects of a powerful earthquake. For four years afterwards, the entire city struggled to define itself and what made it – us – unique and Christchurch. It’s a struggle I’m not unfamiliar with, on a personal level. Four years ago and before that, I identified very strongly

On the Social Heirarchy

When I was eleven, I realized I was living in a social heirarchy; one which had been passed down from generation to generation ever since the time of the ancients. And I hated it. As a girl, growing up in a rather traditional Chinese family, I came to realize that respect is dealt out according to age,