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The Price of College Style
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to live up to my new philosophy in life, which is “College Style!” That is, to do everything with the spirit of openness, optimism, and fun.
Read More »We Must Stop Discrimination Against Competent People!
There is a serious problem in our society that is receiving very little attention: the discrimination against competent people. These are people who show up to meetings on time, who follow through on what
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Life Lessons From Kimchi
As my birthday approaches this month, I start to reflect back on my life and accomplishments. And by that, I mean I start to freak out and get depressed and eat like an entire
Read More »Lets Reclaim Our Names!
A while ago, I wrote a Jagged Noodles column titled “Asian Parents, Stop Naming Your Kids Kenny!” Since then, I have met at least twelve Asian dudes named Kenny, Ken, or Kenneth. Eight of
Read More »Last Chance to Enjoy These Sexy Eyeballs
For the last several months, I’ve been enjoying the Lasik, which Jameelah and I both got on a whim while in Vietnam. That’s right, we passed by an eye hospital, saw the sign that
Read More »Why I’m No Longer Watching Law and Order, Criminal Minds, Bones, CSI, NCIS, Cold Case, or Other Crime Procedurals
The main purpose of TV, I would say, is to help us escape from our daily lives. I come home exhausted after hours of telling people what to do and taking credit for their
Read More »Vietnamese Culture Series: The Origin of Tet
Once upon a time, there was a peaceful little Chinese village called Peach Blossom (aww!). The villagers were humble and hardworking. They spent their days farming their fields and when they got home, they
Read More »Jagged Noodles’ Annual Gift-Giving Guide
The season of giving stuff to other people is upon us. Sure, it’s been upon us since Halloween was over, but if you’re like me, you haven’t done your gift shopping yet. In fact,
Read More »How to Amuse Yourself at a High School Reunion
Last week, someone called me a “mensch” over email. I was about to write back and say, “Oh yeah? Well, your face looks like a butcher’s apron,” but I Wikipediaed it, and apparently a
Read More »Your Place Looks Like Crap; My Place Looks Like Crap
My friends, we have reached a point of what I will now call “social siloism,” mainly because it makes me sound very smart. Basically, despite being more connected than ever through technology, or perhaps
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