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I Am Lump

Posted by Mandarin Mama | Sep 11, 2023 | Virginia's Thoughts |

Today is a sad day.

Today is a useless, lump fat day.

I Am Terrible at Correspondence and I Have Zero Plans to Change That

Posted by Mandarin Mama | Sep 6, 2023 | Virginia's Thoughts |

Wherein I provide several really good reasons why I am bad at replying to emails (and comments).

We Spent 8 Weeks in Taipei: Here’s How Much It Cost

Posted by Mandarin Mama | Sep 1, 2023 | Learn Chinese for Kids |

If you’re planning a summer trip back to Taiwan in the recent future (or just curious), here’s our expense breakdown on how much it cost our family to spend a summer in Taipei.

I’m Opting Out of Hustle Culture

Posted by Mandarin Mama | Aug 24, 2023 | Mental Flotsam, Virginia's Thoughts |

This is my reminder that I can just be. I don’t need to turn everything into a hustle. I don’t even want to turn everything into a hustle.

I Can’t Believe I Feel Lost Again

Posted by Mandarin Mama | Aug 16, 2023 | Virginia's Thoughts |

I used to think that if I could just be paid to read books, watch movies, and listen to music, I would be happy. Get paid for what you love, right? WRONG.

California Looks to Restrict Flavored Medicine for Children

Posted by Mandarin Mama | Jul 19, 2023 | Mental Flotsam |

The California Board of Pharmacy wants to restrict who can dispense flavored medicine for children. This bill hopes to change that.

Review: ‘American Born Chinese’ Transcends the Original

Posted by Mandarin Mama | May 25, 2023 | Entertainment |

Disney+’s adaptation of the graphic novel “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen...

LingoAce: The Affordable and Convenient Way to Teach Kids Chinese

Posted by Mandarin Mama | May 25, 2023 | Learn Chinese for Kids |

Teaching your kids Chinese can be a difficult experience — especially when it comes to finding good, experienced Chinese teachers. That’s where LingoAce can be a great Chinese school as a primary source of teaching your kids Chinese or as a supplement to in-person activities.