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They Took Everything From Me in A Catastrophe, I Spent Years Rehearsing Revenge, Then A Ghost Comes Knocking On My Door!
A deeply moving and humorous personal essay exploring the geography of memory, the heavy weight of a long-awaited apology, and how we heal through the quiet, everyday rituals of love and family.
Protein-Packed Chesnuts Vs. Free, Roasted Chestnuts – Where to Get Them in Taiwan Without Getting Scammed!
A powerful, humorous, and deeply moving personal essay about growth, cultural identity, and self-acceptance, told through the simple act of eating organic chestnuts in Taiwan.
The “Superfood” Trend is a Lie — Except for This One Brand in Taiwan i Fresh Ft. No-Cook Yummy Healthy Meals!
A deeply personal review of i3fresh frozen Quinoa Edamame that uncovers a journey through food trauma, stroke recovery, and why Taiwan’s agriculture is secretly taking over the world.
Disability Didn’t Make Me A Loser, Comfort Made Me the Exact Expat “Loser” Taiwanese Despise
A powerful personal blog on surviving a stroke, relocating to Taiwan, confronting the deceptive trap of comfort, and rediscovering identity and personal growth after life changes.
The Great Taiwanese Food War – Imei Foods Northern vs. Southern Zongzi (Sticky Rice Pudding – One Has a Salted Egg Yolk, Chesnut, Mushroom, the Other Has… “Confidence!”
An emotional and culinary exploration of northern versus southern taiwanese zongzi by i-mei, discover how texture, ingredients, and diaspora memories shape identity through a personal taiwanese culinary courtroom drama
Explained: Why Post-Stroke Patients Unconsciously Sexual Assault Others – Living with Phantom Limb Pain
A brutally honest and darkly comedic look at living with hemiparesis and phantom limb pain after a hemorrhagic stroke, and the unexpected ghost it left behind.
Taiwanese Mothers Will Call You Fat to Protect Your Feelings – What Imei Supermarket Taiwan’s Mixed Berry Ice-Cream Cake Taught Me
I used to be a financial forest fire in Toronto. Now, I’m a stroke survivor in New Taipei City having an existential meltdown over a humble I-Mei berry ice-cream cake. This isn’t just a dessert review; it’s a raw, cynical, and deeply moving look at identity, Canadian winters, and the terrifying way Taiwanese mothers show love. Read the full story at Fashion Ecstasy.
Why Every TikTok Influencer is Lying to You About Dubai Chocolate (And the Truth is in Taiwan)
From a Toronto socialite to a stroke survivor in Taiwan, I’m exposing the truth behind the “Dubai Chocolate” craze. Discover why this humble mochi at A.Mart is outclassing global luxury trends and teaching me the true meaning of joy. Check out the full review and “Dubai chocolate mochi” discovery at Fashion Ecstasy.
Stop Buying ‘Superfoods’ Until You See What’s Hiding in Taiwan’s Produce Aisle! Why Everything You Know About Kiwis is a Lie (And Taiwan’s Red Kiwi Proved It)!
I thought I was losing my mind in a Taiwan produce aisle until I found the Ruby Red Kiwi. Read this raw, witty, and deeply personal journey of a post-stroke survivor discovering that reality isn’t broken—it’s just a matter of perspective. From “A.Mart” glitches to TikTok conspiracies, this is the truth about the world’s most mysterious superfood.