https://mabelkwong.com/2025/10/22/is-long-form-writing-and-content-still-relevant/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/writing_06.jpgHamer Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Blue Hour. Sunset (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/writing_05.jpgState Library of Victoria. La Trobe Reading Room. The Dome. Melbourne. Australia (4)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/writing_04.jpgState Library of Victoria. La Trobe Reading Room. The Dome. Melbourne. Australia (3)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/writing_02.jpgState Library of Victoria. La Trobe Reading Room. The Dome. Melbourne. Australia (1)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/writing_01.jpgHamer Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Blue Hour. Sunset (1)2026-02-16T13:28:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/about/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bookshelf-2.jpgBookshelfhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/24cc4e3bf7549227d0a469b364c2372e.jpeg24cc4e3bf7549227d0a469b364c2372ehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/melbourne-image.jpgBirrarung Marr. Yarra River. Melbourne.My city, Melbourne. Birrarung Marr, Yarra River.2026-02-08T14:28:15+00:00weekly0.6https://mabelkwong.com/2026/01/26/autism-acceptance-and-astrology-a-healing-journey/2026-04-01T11:45:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/contact/2026-01-19T14:48:44+00:00weekly0.6https://mabelkwong.com/portfolio/2026-01-04T14:16:49+00:00weekly0.6https://mabelkwong.com/faqs-and-offerings/2025-12-28T12:19:03+00:00weekly0.6https://mabelkwong.com/2016/02/18/dining-etiquette-why-do-some-asians-fight-to-pay-the-bill/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_4129-copy-004.jpgCapriciosa Pizza (2.1)Just as we may find it hard to pull a pizza apart, we may find it hard to get our hands on the bill.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_4129-copy-002.jpgCapriciosa PizzaJust as we may find it hard to pull a pizza apart, we may find it hard to get our hands on the bill.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_4255-copy-002.jpgVeggie PizzaSome of us might go to shady lengths to pay the bill. Just like discretely nicking that last slice of pizza.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3728-copy-002.jpgMargherita PizzaIf we love a certain pizza, we might be hard pressed on sharing it. Just like if we eat out with those we love, we might insist on paying the bill.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_4129-copy-003.jpgCapriciosa Pizza (2)Just as we may find it hard to pull a pizza apart, we may find it hard to get our hands on the bill.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_2975-copy-002.jpgCapriciosa PizzaMany of us like to be greedy and eat entire pizzas. Just like how some of us clamour to pay for entire meals | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/life-imitates-art/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Life Imitates Art</a>.2025-12-02T04:48:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2025/06/26/the-meaning-of-shy-and-quiet-in-asian-and-western-cultures/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shy_1_.jpgMelbourne CBD, Yarra River, Victoria, Australia. Sunset. Blue Hour 1https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shy_6.jpgMelbourne CBD, Yarra River, Victoria, Australia. Sunset. Blue Hour (6)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shy_5.jpgMelbourne CBD, Yarra River, Victoria, Australia. Sunset. Blue Hour (5)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shy_4.jpgMelbourne CBD, Yarra River, Victoria, Australia. Sunset. Blue Hour (4)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shy_3.jpgMelbourne CBD, Yarra River, Victoria, Australia. Sunset. 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Blue Hour (1)2026-02-22T12:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2024/12/12/to-label-or-not-to-label-cultural-identities/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20240710_173755-copy-002.jpgSunset, Moon, Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia (6))https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20240710_174228-copy-002.jpgSunset, Moon, Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia (5)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20240710_174711-copy-002.jpgSunset, Moon, Arts Centre, Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia (4)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20240710_173336-copy-002.jpgSunset, Moon, Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia (3))https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20240710_173106-copy-003.jpgSunset, Moon, Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20240710_173301-copy-002.jpgSunset, Moon, Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia (1)2025-09-10T13:29:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/07/14/swearing-and-cursing-in-chinese-and-cantonese-the-profanities-we-say-and-why/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7409-copy-005.jpgKim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski, Street Art, Melbourne (4)Some of us swear, some of us don't. Each to their own.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7421-copy-003.jpgStreet Art, Melbourne (3)The company we keep may influence our choice of words, and rub off on our personalities.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7429-copy-004.jpgKim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski, Street Art, Melbourne (2)Some of us might move as far away as possible from swearing, holding on to our values.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_7434-copy-006.jpgKim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski, Street Art, Melbourne (1)Some of us might find swearing and everything vulgar intimidating, and curse words make us feel small| <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/look-up/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Look Up</a>.2025-09-07T14:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2025/03/31/chineseness-and-letting-go-of-perfectionism/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection_00001_final.jpgPerfection_00001_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection_0001_final.jpgPerfection_0001_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection_001_final.jpgPerfection_001_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection___06_final.jpgPerfection___06_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection___05_final.jpgPerfection___05_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection___03_final.jpgPerfection___03_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection___01_final.jpgPerfection___01_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection__01_final.jpgPerfection__01_Finalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection_06.jpgPerfection_06https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perfection_05.jpgPerfection_052025-10-22T10:26:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2021/02/04/5-communication-differences-between-eastern-and-western-cultures/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/img_2719-copy-001.jpgPayphone, Telstra, Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_2712-copy-001.jpgMelbourne Visitor Booth, Information Services, Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_2700-copy-001.jpg101 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_2687-copy-001_.jpgApple iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Max and Mini, Billboard, Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_2681-copy-001.jpgMelbourne CBD Map, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_2645-copy-001.jpgPayphone, Telstra, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Australia2025-02-08T12:48:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2020/04/23/covid-19-asian-australian-racism-and-media-what-this-pandemic-says-about-us/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0395-copy-003.jpgMelbourne Central 2020 (8)MC (8)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0400-copy-002.jpgQV 2020 (7)QV (7)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0370-copy-003.jpgMelbourne Central 2020 (6)MC (6)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0347-copy-001_edit.jpgMelbourne Central 2020 (5)MC (5)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0326-copy-001_edit.jpgMelbourne Central 2020 (4)MC (4)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0388-copy-003.jpgMelbourne Central 2020 (3)MC (3)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0376-copy-001_edit.jpgMelbourne Central 2020 (2)MC (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0378-copy-001_edit.jpgMelbourne Central 2020 (1)Melbourne Central (MC) 2020 (1)2025-02-01T14:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2023/02/02/5-differences-between-eastern-and-western-learning-styles/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/img_0771-copy-001.jpgCrocodile Creek World Puzzle. LEGO Minifigure Puzzle 1000 Piecehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/img_0757-copy02-001.jpgWorld Globe Australia Geographichttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/img_0745-001.jpgTravel Bucket List Journalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/img_0759-copy-001.jpgWorld Travel Guide Books Mapshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/img_0764-copy-001.jpgHistory Greek Greece Bookshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/img_0768-copy-001.jpgLEGO Minifigure Puzzle 1000 Piece2025-02-01T13:55:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2023/04/20/where-do-you-really-feel-at-home/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_8804-copy-002.jpgSunset Blue Hour. Princes Bridge. Melbourne, Australia (6)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_8831-copy-002.jpgSunset Blue Hour. Princes Bridge. Melbourne, Australia (5)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_8800-copy-002.jpgSunset Blue Hour. Princes Bridge. Melbourne, Australia (4)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_8745-copy-002.jpgSunset Blue Hour. Princes Bridge. Melbourne, Australia (3)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_8692-copy-005.jpgSunset Blue Hour. Princes Bridge. Melbourne, Australia (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_8814-copy-012.jpgSunset Blue Hour. Princes Bridge. Melbourne, Australia (1)2025-02-01T13:54:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2023/07/28/do-you-get-more-introverted-as-you-get-older/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1972-copy-002.jpgBlue Hour. Tram. Princes Bridge. Yarra River. Melbourne, Australia.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1985-copy-002.jpgBuskers. Street performers. Yarra River. Melbourne, Australia.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1980-copy-002-resized.jpgBlue Hour. Sunset. Yarra River. Melbourne, Australia.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1941-copy-edit-02-resize-001.jpgMelbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Yarra River. Melbourne, Australia.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1901-copy-002.jpgMoon Rise. Princes Bridge, Yarra River. Melbourne, Australia.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1973-copy-004.jpgHamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia (1)2025-02-01T13:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2023/11/30/healing-from-my-asian-childhood-trauma-and-writers-block/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_2770-copy-002-1.jpgThis Is How We Grow: Stories and Poems for Perspective Takinghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_3049-copy-005.jpgMagic of I Astrological Planner. Kikki K Notebookhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_3055-copy-002.jpgNotebooks, Planners and Journalshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_3077-copy-002.jpgKikki K Notebook. Grow With Kindness (3)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_3026-copy-003.jpgKikki K Notebook. Grow With Kindness (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_3022-copy-002.jpgKikki K Notebook. Grow With Kindness (1)2025-02-01T13:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2024/02/15/3-differences-between-family-values-in-eastern-and-western-cultures/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/img_3116-copy-001.jpgThe Courage to be Disliked, Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi. The Fruit Cure, Jacqueline Alneshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/img_3125-copy-002.jpgAstray. A History of Wandering, luned Summers-Bremnerhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/img_3113-copy-001.jpgWe Don't Owe You Pretty, Florence Givenhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/img_3147-copy-001.jpgHave You Eaten? Verna Gaohttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/img_3153-copy-001.jpgKorean Home Cooking, Jina Jung. Let's Eat Paris, François-Régis Gaudry.2025-02-01T13:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2024/04/20/does-belonging-start-with-self-acceptance/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_3358-copy-002.jpgBookshelf Astrology Star Wars Personal Developmenthttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_3435-copy-002.jpgLEGO Baby Yoda Grogu Mandalorianhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_3220-copy-002.jpgLEGO Winter Village Collection 2023https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_3237-copy-002.jpgLego Land Rover Classic Defender 40650https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_3105-copy-004.jpgBees and Honey Vintage Puzzlehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_3412-copy-004.jpgEveryone's A Aliebn When Ur A Aliebn Too: A Book. Jomny Sun2025-02-01T13:52:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2024/08/14/balancing-reading-and-writing-as-a-writer/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_3713-copy-006_final.jpgEveryone's A Aliebn When Ur A Aliebn Too: A Book by Jomny Sunhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_3795-copy-002_final.jpgBooks. Reading.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_3728-copy-007_final.jpgThe Little Prince. Book.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_3709-copy-004_final.jpgBelonging. Writing. Research (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_3700-copy-006_final.jpgBelonging. Writing. Researchhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_3773-copy-004_final.jpgBooks. Notebooks. Writing2025-10-21T12:49:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2012/10/17/how-im-a-local-and-international-student/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_6316.jpgIMG_6316Students of diverse backgrounds at The University of Melbourne.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/834384582_4baa4980c5_o.jpg834384582_4baa4980c5_oWho am I? Photo: Marc Johns2025-02-01T13:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2012/10/25/psys-gangnam-style-this-aint-multiculturalism/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/october-2021_image_2.webpOctober 2021_Image_2https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/october-2021_image.webpOctober 2021_Image2025-02-01T13:17:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2012/11/01/the-diversity-of-food-festivals/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6296.jpgIMG_6296People of various races queuing up for food.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/non-malaysian-food.pngNon Malaysian FoodChurros, bubble tea and Korean Twist Potato on sale.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/msia-food-5.pngMsia Food 5Malaysian food on offer.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6271.jpgIMG_6271The Malaysian flag flying high at the Malaysia Street Festival.2025-02-01T13:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2012/11/08/im-white-so-that-means-im-pretty-and-smart-right/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/we-are-all-the-same.webpWe Are All The Samehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/we-are-all-different-image.webpWe Are All Different Image2025-02-01T13:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2012/11/15/home-its-where-the-heart-is/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-02-26-14-26-11.jpg2012-02-26 14.26.11I once read somewhere that if you miss 'home', just look up at the sky and you'll be 'home' as the it's the same wherever you go. So 'home' is always with you no matter what. Photo by Mabel Kwong (view from my room)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6396.jpgIMG_6396Home is sort of like a lost ship at sea - drifting, drifting. Where it goes and where it docks, no one knows. Photo by Mabel Kwong (Port Melbourne Beach)2025-02-01T13:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2012/11/22/how-i-came-to-see-whiteness-as-just-ordinarily-beautiful/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6476.jpgIMG_6476People in East Asia are known to use every means to shield themselves from the sun so as to not get tanned while outdoors. Photo by Replacing Ink.2025-02-01T13:00:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2012/12/13/how-and-why-i-was-a-victim-of-racism-towards-ones-own-race/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_6592.jpgIMG_6592At times, Asians may look the same. But all of them definitely don't possess the same mindset about the people around them. Photo by Mabel Kwong.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_6596.jpgIMG_6596Sometimes all of us of who are of the same race, e.g. Asians, seem to get along well. But sometimes not all is well underneath a peaceful facade.2025-02-01T12:57:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/01/31/what-does-it-mean-to-be-asian-australian/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_7052.jpgIMG_7052Australians of all backgrounds enjoying Australia Day festivities at Kings Domain. Being Aussie is about giving everyone a fair go and respecting everyone's differences. Photo by Mabel Kwong.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_6903.jpgIMG_6903The Australian flag(s) flies high in Melbourne's Bourke Street. What does being Australian mean, and what does being Asian-Australian mean? Photo by Mabel Kwong.2025-02-01T12:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/02/21/the-commercialisation-and-community-spirit-of-the-lunar-new-year-in-australia/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7357.jpgIMG_7357Australia's ANZ Bank decorating its branches with Chinese dragons. This can actually be seen, and most likely is, a marketing ploy to attract more customers. Photo: Mabel Kwong.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7346.jpgIMG_7346Giant golden snake and red lanterns. Oz departmental store Myer getting into the Lunar New Year spirit. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:50:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/03/08/asians-in-australian-in-media-or-rather-the-lack-thereof/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2012-03-10-13-06-49.jpg2012-03-10 13.06.49Billboard in Melbourne's Chinatown. Caucasians tend to be featured over ethnic minorities within local tv & radio programs, ads, magazines etc,. Photo: Mabel Kwong.2025-02-01T12:47:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/03/14/asian-food-in-australia-not-authentic-but-still-delicious/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/d1b13-dim-joy-siew-mai.jpgd1b13-dim-joy-siew-maihttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dim-joy-siew-mai.jpgdim-joy-siew-maihttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7893.jpgIMG_7893Many Asian restaurants offer 'Asian-styled dishes' that aren't really authentic and are just a mish-mash of noodles/rice and sauce. Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7610.jpgIMG_7610Sushi is all over Melbourne's CBD, extremely popular with many. But there are other kinds of Japanese food out there too. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/03/21/the-dimmy-dim-sim-a-chinese-or-australian-culinary-item/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2d7e8-sausage-rolls.jpg2d7e8-sausage-rollshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sausage-rolls.jpgsausage-rollshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7946.jpgIMG_7946The famous South Melbourne dim sim, fried. It looks like a fried Western snack and it does indeed taste like one as found out by trying it this week. Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7960.jpgIMG_7960The famous Australian dim sim shop in South Melbourne. There are always long queues for this Chinese-inspired Australian snack. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:41:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/03/28/not-exactly-white-but-asian-enough-to-be-a-top-model/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8018.jpgIMG_8018https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8084.jpgIMG_8084Ethnic faces are starting to make an appearance in fashion catalogues today. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:38:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/04/11/whats-the-fuss-about-bubble-tea/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_7876.jpgIMG_7876Many Asians queuing outside Swanston Street's Gong Cha. Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_8044.jpgIMG_8044Coconut milk tea with pearls. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/04/18/asian-girls-linking-arms-a-cultural-thing/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/holding-hands-3.jpgHolding hands 32025-02-01T12:27:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/04/25/asians-youthful-looks-a-blessing-or-a-curse-in-disguise/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_7914.jpgIMG_7914Asians often look young from behind. Pehaps it's because of their short stature and the way they dress? Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/06/06/why-males-are-the-favoured-sex-in-asian-cultures/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/asian-male-female-06.pngAsian Male Female 06Males tend to be regarded as the smarter, more reliable and more dependable sex in Asian cultures. Drawing: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:23:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/05/30/the-two-types-of-success-in-asian-cultures/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/success-in-asian-cultures-18.pngSuccess In Asian Cultures 18Asians living in Asia and Asians living in Western countries usually define success differently. Drawing: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:22:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/06/20/hi-im-asian-come-in-leave-your-shoes-on-or-not/2025-02-01T12:19:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/06/27/what-exactly-is-ethnic-is-the-word-ethnic-relevant-anymore-today/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_8619.jpgIMG_8619The word "ethnic" is about exclusion and segregation. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/07/04/why-do-asians-look-so-young-sometimes-or-most-of-the-time/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8638.jpgIMG_8638Some Asians hold umbrellas on sunny days in shaded cities to protect themselves from skin damaging UV-rays. Photo: Replacing Ink.2025-02-01T12:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/07/18/why-some-of-us-wear-shoes-at-home/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bn7iydqcqaateti-large.jpgBN7iYDQCQAATeti.jpg largehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8646.jpgIMG_86462025-02-01T12:14:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/07/25/the-outdated-australian-dream-in-a-multicultural-australia/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7640.jpgIMG_7640Some living the Australian dream like to model their houses after traditional styles. A miniature house in 'Tudor Village' in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:12:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/09/19/understanding-the-asian-girl-white-guy-relationship/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/comment.pngCommenthttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2012-12-01-13-32-18.jpg2012-12-01 13.32.18Love is complex. Inter-racial love is perhaps even more complex. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:10:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/08/29/what-is-asian-how-do-we-define-asian/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_7330.jpgIMG_7330The word "Asian" is not all about red and Chinese New Year. It's a word with complex connotations. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:10:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/08/22/asian-australian-or-caucasian-australian-were-all-australians/2025-02-01T12:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/08/08/hi-im-asian-im-paying-in-full-and-by-cash/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_8727.jpgIMG_8727Electronics store in Melbourne's city offers generous installment agreement payment plans. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:08:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/09/12/on-not-speaking-my-mother-tongue/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9213.jpgIMG_9213We can always brush up on our mother tongue by using phrasebooks - neat language guides that remind us of the must-know phrases in many cultures. Photo: Mabel Kwong 2025-02-01T12:04:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/10/03/the-negative-things-asian-parents-say/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/home-in-between-edit.pngHome In Between Edithttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_9382.jpgIMG_9382Sometimes what our parents say to us might actually be meaningful and make a lot of sense. If we stop to listen. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:02:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/10/31/the-so-called-art-of-mimicking-western-accents/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9646.jpgIMG_9646English is spoken differently by different people of different backgrounds. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T12:00:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/11/07/favourite-asian-childhood-snacks/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/snack-05.pngSnack 05Fox candy (left) and Apollo layer cake (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/snack-04.pngSnack 04Kong Guan assorted biscuits (left) and haw flakes (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/snack-03.pngSnack 03Dried fish strips (left) and iced gems (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/snack-02.pngSnack 02Hello Panda (left) and some biscuit similar to Polar biscuit as I couldn't find the latter (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/snack-01.pngSnack 01Mamee Monster (left) and Bin Bin crackers (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_9733.jpgIMG_9733Asian groceries in Melbourne never fail to stock heaps of childhood favourite junk food. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:59:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/11/14/the-struggle-to-answer-where-are-you-from/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_9794.jpgIMG_9794Each pair of shoes travels far and wide. Where are you from? Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:58:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/11/21/hi-im-asian-i-dont-drink-because-i-can/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_7415.jpgIMG_7415Let's have a drink? How about some iced chocolate and ice cream mixed together? Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:57:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/11/28/the-asian-obsession-with-taking-photos/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_9862.jpgIMG_9862Many of us will reach for our phones and snap a photo of something that our eye fancies. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/12/19/favourite-asian-childhood-drinks/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/drink-05.pngKickapoo Yeo's Grass Jelly DrinkKickapoo (left) and grass jelly drinks alongside a basil seed drink, which I also liked as a kid (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/drink-04.pngYeo's Wintermelon Ovaltine DrinkYeo's winter melon (left) and Ovaltine sharing the spotlight with Milo (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/drink-03.pngYakult Strawberry Milk Big M DrinkYakult (left) and pink strawberry milk (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/drink-02.pngSoya Ribena DrinkYeo's soya bean milk (right) and bottles of Ribena (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/drink-01.pngMilo Poka DrinksTins of Milo (left) and bottles of Pokka ice lemon tea (right). Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0228.jpgAsian Grocery Shop, MelbourneWalk into an Asian grocery shop in Melbourne, you're bound to find such an array of drinks. Maybe some you drank as a kid. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:56:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2013/10/10/how-im-inspired-to-call-myself-asian-australian/2025-02-01T11:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/01/09/the-lunar-chinese-new-year-a-new-beginning/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1340.jpgCalendar, Lunar New YearCall it the Lunar or Chinese New Year, the start of the lunar calendar is a new beginning | <a href="dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/03/photo-challenge-beginning/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning</a>. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/01/23/food-family-and-the-lunar-new-year/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1673.jpgYu Sheng, Lunar New YearEating Yusheng during the Lunar New Year is a family affair | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/photo-challenge-family-2/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Family</a>. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/02/06/why-asians-use-lots-of-plastic-bags/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/99213-562293.jpg99213-562293https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1924-edit-ex.jpgBrown Paper Bag.Paper bags seemingly aren't that popular in Asia. Plastic bags still are | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/photo-challenge-object/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Object</a>. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:21:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/02/13/why-do-we-go-to-the-beach-when-its-hot/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/beach-photo-edit-final.jpgBeach photo Edit FinalGiving myself a high five at the beach | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/weekly-photo-challenge-selfie/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Selfie</a>. Photo: Mabel Kwonghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2115-edit-01-final.jpgIMG_2115 Edit 01 FinalGiving myself a high five at the beach | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/weekly-photo-challenge-selfie/">Weekly photo challenge: Selfie</a>. Photo: Mabel Kwong2025-02-01T11:18:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/02/20/why-asians-dont-say-i-love-you-to-their-parents/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2152-blog-pic-final.jpgLove Locks Southbank BridgeLove is something that I will always treasure. Love locks on Southbank footbridge. | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/14/photo-challenge-treasure/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Treasure</a>.2025-02-01T11:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/02/27/when-is-it-okay-to-wear-cultural-costumes/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0455-edit-09-resized-copy-004.jpgWoodlock. Buskers. Costumes. MelbourneThree buskers, three instruments and three Sri Lankan outfits. | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/weekly-photo-challenge-threes/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0455-edit-09-resized.jpgWoodlock. Melbourne Busking, Bourke Street MallThree buskers, three instruments and three Sri Lankan outfits. | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/weekly-photo-challenge-threes/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0455-final1.jpgIMG_0455 FinalThree buskers, three instruments and three Sri Lankan outfits. | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/weekly-photo-challenge-threes/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes</a>.2025-02-01T11:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/03/13/what-do-we-think-of-when-we-meet-people/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2510-final-resized.jpgJohn Mockridge Fountain, City Square"Hi". "Hello" Words that are perceived differently by different people we meet | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/perspective/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Perspective</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_9303-final-resized1.jpgIMG_9303 Final Resized2025-02-01T11:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/03/20/when-is-street-food-safe-to-eat/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fa070-epv0041.jpgfa070-epv0041https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2600-final-original-resized.jpgPaella Simply Spanish South Melbourne MarketSeafood paella inside a hot pan on the street. Dare eat it? | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/inside-2/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside</a>.2025-02-01T11:10:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/03/27/why-we-get-names-wrong/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2679-final-resized.jpgMabel Kwong NamesWhen we look in the mirror or reflect on who we are, we see imperfections in ourselves. Our name is a big part of who we are | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/reflections-2/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections</a>.2025-02-01T11:08:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/04/14/the-race-asian-australian-part-10/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/melbourne.pngMelbourne2025-02-01T11:05:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/04/17/travel-solo-or-join-a-tour-group/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3203-final-resized.jpgFederation SquareMelbourne's so-called monumental eyesore, Federation Square | <a href="dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/monument/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument</a>.2025-02-01T11:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/04/24/why-i-love-melbourne/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_7181-final-resized.jpgMelbourne City Eureka TowerOn top of Melbourne, 88 floors up at the Eureka Tower | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/on-top;">Weekly Photo Challenge: On Top</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3268-final-resized.jpgH&M Melbourne GPO BuildingFashion on top, fashion forwards. H&M in the heritage GPO building.2025-02-01T11:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/05/01/celebrating-birthdays/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3319-final-resized-2.jpgBirthday Cupcake FamilyCandles on a cake spell out the invisible letters 'Happy Birthday' | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/letters/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Letters</a>.2025-02-01T10:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/05/08/whats-the-best-season-to-travel/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9292-final-final-resized.jpgPink Spring Flowers MelbournePink but thirsty flowers in Melbourne's spring | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/spring-2/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring</a>.2025-02-01T10:56:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/05/15/why-moving-is-hard/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_3402-final-final-resized.jpgFlinders Street Station ClocksTime, and trains, waits for no one. Live life. Move. Why wait? | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/on-the-move/">Weekly Photo Challenge: On The Move</a>.2025-02-01T10:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/05/29/why-its-odd-and-okay-to-be-alone/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1360-final-resized.jpgBird in SummerBird twisting its neck, fluffing up its feathers. Alone. Nothing obscene, just twistedly beautiful | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/twist/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist</a>.2025-02-01T10:53:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/06/05/what-is-happiness/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9312-final-resized.jpgWedding Shoot Carlton GardensHappy life? Uncertain life? Maybe both | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/split-second-story/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Split-Second Story</a>.2025-02-01T10:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/06/19/why-we-travel/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_3861-final-resized.jpg8Bit Footscray YoshiSpot the extra potted plant. Travel and we'll see the most quirky things | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/extra-extra/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Extra, Extra</a>.2025-02-01T10:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/07/10/why-its-okay-to-eat-alone/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3795-final-resized.jpgRicotta Hotcake With Berries (Top Paddock)Ricotta hotcake with berries (Top Paddock). A great meal for one, but I chose to share it.2025-02-01T10:46:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/07/24/when-to-hug-someone-and-why-asians-dont-always-hug/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9335-final-final-resized.jpgHugging Carlton GardensPost-proposal. Marriage, hugs, and kisses are containers of happiness, warmth and trust | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/containers/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Containers</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9335-final-resized.jpgIMG_9335 Final ResizedPost-proposal. Marriage, hugs and kisses are containers of happiness, warmth and trust | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/containers/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Containers</a>.2025-02-01T10:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/07/31/why-we-love-summer-and-why-some-asians-dont/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1107-edit-02-resized.jpgSummer in Melbourne CitySummer sunset city views, Melbourne. A pretty sight | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/summer-lovin/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer Lovin'</a>.2025-02-01T10:42:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/08/14/reasons-to-wake-up-early/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_4205-edit-03-resized.jpgFog and Winter, Melbourne CBDLayers of fog, layers of colour on a winter Melbourne morning | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/texture/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Texture</a>.2025-02-01T10:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/08/21/why-we-love-living-in-cities-especially-asians/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0066-final-resized.jpgSunset At Southbank, MelbourneSilhouettes of Melbourne as the sun goes down. Princes Bridge | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/silhouette-2014/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette</a>.2025-02-01T10:37:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/09/04/why-being-a-writer-is-hard/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3462-final-resized.jpgYarra River, Melbourne in AutumnAutumn along the Yarra River. Stories change. Seasons change (Photo 2/2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4874-final-resized.jpgYarra River, Melbourne in WinterWinter along the Yarra River. As writers, our stories naturally change over time, just like how seasons change (Photo 1/2) | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/dialogue/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Dialogue</a>.2025-02-01T10:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/09/11/picking-up-an-asian-girl-being-asian-australian/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2150-edit-01-resized.jpgYarra Bridge, Southgate. Love. MelbourneDating. Relationships. Love. Big adventures.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2170-final-resized.jpgLove. Romance. Federation SquareYou never know what's ahead when you're in love. It's one big adventure | <a href="dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/adventure/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Adventure!</a>2025-02-01T10:34:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/09/18/when-to-ask-the-where-are-you-from-question/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_5002-final-final-resized.jpgStone Men Buskers. Swanston Street, MelbourneA touch of kindness. A touch of kindness makes us feel at home| <a />Weekly Photo Challenge: Humanity</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4973-final-resized.jpgFlinders Street, Melbourne.Melbournians right at home in the hustle and bustle of the CBD.2025-02-01T10:31:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/09/25/why-asians-like-to-queue/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4543-final-resized.jpgMagnum Pop-up Queue. EmporiumQueuing for Magnum ice-cream. Queuing for hours should be a sport in itself | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/endurance/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Endurance</a>.2025-02-01T10:29:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/10/09/the-challenges-of-blogging-and-how-to-overcome-them/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4823-edit-edit-final-resized.jpgFlinders Street Station, Melbourne.When it's a nice day outside, it's a sign for us to stop blogging, get outdoors and enjoy the finer things in life. Flinders St Station | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/signs/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs</a>.2025-02-01T10:27:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/10/16/why-some-asians-are-short-why-i-dont-mind-being-short/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4061-copy-edit-03-resized.jpgSparrow. Shadow. Melbourne City.Look up, be confident and dream. We are always taller than we think we are | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/dreamy/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreamy</a>.2025-02-01T10:26:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/10/23/why-are-we-afraid-of-standing-up-against-racism/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3340-edit-03-resized.jpgChess. State Library Of Victoria. MelbourneLight zig-zagging over chess pieces. No matter our culture, we're all in this world together | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/refraction/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Refraction</a>.2025-02-01T10:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/11/06/why-we-love-eating-instant-noodles/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3784-edit-01-resized.jpgMaggi Goreng. Papparich, QV MelbourneFried food always tempts us into descending towards gluttony. Fried Maggi Goreng | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/descent/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Descent</a>.2025-02-01T10:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/11/13/why-asians-do-everything-fast/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5740-final-resized-crop.jpgSunset at Bolte Bridge, Docklands.If we move too fast, we might just miss the finer things in life. Bolte Bridge, Docklands | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/minimalist/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5740-final-resized.jpgIMG_5740 Final ResizedIf we move fast, we might just miss the finer things in life. Bolte Bridge, Docklands | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/minimalist/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist</a>.2025-02-01T10:20:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/12/04/why-some-of-us-are-neat-and-tidy/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/i00505-edit-02-resized.jpgTrees. MelbourneNeat lines of trees. Not one of them out of place | <a href="http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/converge/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Converge</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0148-copy-001.jpgIMG_0148 - Copy-0012025-02-01T10:18:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2014/12/11/reasons-to-visit-and-love-food-festivals/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0885-edit-01-resized.jpgCity. Birrarung MarrCity. Birrarung Marr.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0876-edit-01-resized.jpgSundown. Night Noodle Markets 2014Sundown. Night Noodle Markets 2014https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0856-edit-01-resized.jpgNight Noodle Markets 2014Top. Night Noodle Markets 2014https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0840-edit-01-resized.jpgHill. Birrarung Marr.Birrarung Marrhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0691-edit-01-resized.jpgCookie MonsterCookie Monsterhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0685-edit-01-resized.jpgYarra River. 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Seaworks PierSometimes we need to find that spark in ourselves to push on finding what we're looking for | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/twinkle/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Twinkle</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0145-edit-02-resized.jpgTall Ship Enterprize. WilliamstownA bit of courage, and standing tall, helps us sail through and weather the hard times.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0145-edit-01-resize.jpgIMG_0145 Edit 01 ResizeSometimes it's hard to define ourselves without light in sight | Weekly Photo Challenge: Twinkle.2025-02-01T10:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/01/08/why-some-of-us-sleep-late-at-night-and-sleep-few-hours/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5941-copy-final-final-resized.jpgPrinces Bridge, Melbourne. Sunset (2)Dawn of the night. Dawn of a new day.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5981-copy-final-resized.jpgPrinces Bridge, Melbourne. SunsetSunsets are the start of a brand new day for some of us night owls | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/new/">Weekly Photo Challenge: New</a>.2025-02-01T10:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/01/22/what-does-it-mean-to-be-australian/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3226-edit-01-resize.jpgAustralian Flag. Block Arcade, Collins StreetAustralian flag. Block Arcade, Collins Street.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1319-edit-03-final-blog-rename-resize.jpgFairy. Angel. Busker. Melbourne CBD.A touch of kindness in Melbourne, Australia | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/serenity/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Serenity</a>.2025-02-01T10:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/02/05/why-we-love-certain-foods-and-flavours-and-hate-others/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3202-copy-001.jpgRicotta Hotcakes. Proud Mary, Collingwood (2)Side view of the hotcakes. Certainly a thick and deep stack.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3206-edit-copy-001.jpgRicotta Hotcakes, Citrus Salad. Coconut Ice-Cream. Proud Mary, Collingwood.A thick, tall stack of hotcakes. Satisfying the hunger deep within us | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/depth/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Depth</a>.2025-02-01T10:05:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/02/12/why-we-eat-together-at-home-and-the-importance-of-it/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3653-copy-002.jpgAvocado. Proud Mary, Collingwood (2)Expect a second serving when you eat at home.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3653-final-resize.jpgIMG_3653 Final ResizeAt meals at home, two servings is no problem.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3646-final-resized.jpgAvocado. Proud Mary, CollingwoodEating at home with family, expect more food than you can eat | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/scale/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale</a>.2025-02-25T10:37:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/02/19/just-what-is-australias-national-dish-there-isnt-really-one/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/i01294-final-resized.jpgAussie Meat PieMeat pie. A popular breakfast and lunch option with Aussies.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3597-final-resized.jpgAvocado. Tomato. Toast. Proud Mary, CollingwoodNo matter which way you turn this plate of avocado on toast, it looks the same | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/symmetry/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Symmetry</a>.2025-02-01T10:00:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/03/05/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-asian-australian-writer-and-artist/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3968-copy-008.jpgRoundtable Rival. Lindsey Stirling, Forum MelbourneWe're all different with different talents. Roundtable Rival duel - keytar versus violin.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3885-copy-003.jpgLindsey Stirling, Forum Melbourne (11)Electric Daisy Violin. Superstar.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3968-copy-004.jpgIMG_3968 - Copy-004Take what the naysayers say with a pinch of salt to find confidence. Duel - keytar versus violinhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3883-copy-007.jpgCrystallize. Lindsey Stirling, Forum MelbourneBelieving in ourselves and sharing with others are life's greatest rewards | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/reward/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward</a>.2025-02-01T09:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/03/12/why-asians-are-smart-at-school-or-not-so-smart/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2840-copy-005.jpgOrange Flower. Royal Botanical Gardens, MelbourneAs we learn and get smarter about life, we feel more confident and let our true selves shine through | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/orange/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Orange</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4647-copy-001.jpgYellow Flowers, MelbourneWhen we're smart enough to accept our true colours, it's then we can love others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2840-copy-003-edit.jpgIMG_2840 - Copy-003 EditAs we learn and get smarter about life, we feel more confident and let our true selves shine through | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/orange/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Orange</a>.2025-02-01T09:50:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/03/19/singing-the-national-anthem-what-does-advance-australia-fair-mean/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4960-copy-001.jpgMelbourne Central ClockMelbourne Central clock. Puts on a show and plays Waltzing Matilda on the hour | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/wall/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Wall</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4974-copy-004.jpgMelbourne Central Clock (2)As Waltzing Matilda plays, the bird and musician figures move left and right.2025-02-01T09:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/04/09/why-australians-love-sport-and-dislike-it/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6971-copy-002.jpgMaria Sharapova. Australian Open 2013.Maria Sharapova hits whizzing tennis balls during Australian Open tennis practice.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6988-edit-001.jpgLi Na. Australian Open 2013Li Na keeps an eye on whizzing tennis balls during Australian Open tennis practice | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/blur/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Blur</a>.2025-02-01T09:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/04/16/what-is-the-difference-between-mother-tongue-and-first-language/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2087-copy-002.jpgElephants. Melbourne Zoo (2)Elephants talking in the same language.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2097-copy-007.jpgElephants. Melbourne ZooLanguages help us get along with one another. Including body language | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/afloat/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Afloat</a>.2025-02-01T09:43:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/04/23/what-to-do-when-people-sing-you-happy-birthday/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6417-copy-001.jpgFlourless Chocolate Fondant Cake. 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Adriano ZumboThe faster we finish singing Happy Birthday, the faster we can eat the cake | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/early-bird/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird</a>.2025-02-01T09:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/05/07/why-being-naturally-skinny-is-hard-and-why-some-asians-are-skinny/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_5587-edit.jpgTreasury Gardens, Melbourne (1)No matter how skinny or curvy we look, we're all beautiful in our own ways | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/intricate/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_6486-copy-001.jpgTreasury Gardens, Melbourne (3)When we love ourselves for who we are, skinny or curvy or in between, the world is at our feet.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_6479-copy-001.jpgTreasury Gardens, Melbourne (2)Sometimes when we're skinny, it's hard to feel beautiful as we feel like we don't belong.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_5587-copy-003.jpgTreasury Gardens, MelbourneNo matter how skinny or curvy we look, we are all beautiful in our own ways | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/intricate/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate</a>.2025-02-01T09:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/05/14/differences-between-eastern-and-western-fashion-and-why-we-dress-the-way-we-do/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3409-copy-001.jpgHeidi Klum, Melbourne (3)The clothes we wear say something about us. So does the way we act.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3394-copy-001.jpgHeidi Klum, Melbourne (2)Heidi Klum, spreading the love in dark blue.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3395-copy-003.jpgHeidi Klum, MelbourneWhen we're comfortable with what we're wearing, we're confident. Model and businesswoman Heidi Klum | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/forces-of-nature/">Forces of Nature</a>.2025-02-01T07:46:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/05/21/long-hair-versus-short-hair-what-our-hairstyles-say-about-us-and-our-culture/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_6030-edit-02-003.jpgUnshaven Drummer, Woodlock. Melbourne<i>Yes! Growing back my hair!</i> April 2015. Confidence comes from within.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3432-edit-01-003.jpgDrummer, Woodlock. Melbourne<i>New hair, new look. Hmmm</i>. January 2015. Sometimes we feel different with a new haircut.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0587-edit-01-copy-002.jpgBearded Drummer, Woodlock. Melbourne<i>Love my beard and long fringe</i>. November 2014. Some of us prefer long hair. Others short hair | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/enveloped/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Envelope</a>.2025-02-01T07:45:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/06/18/why-asians-and-many-of-us-like-taking-photos/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_5921-copy-001.jpgSunrise, Melbourne (4)First light, new beginning. Endless stories.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_5913-copy-edit.jpgSunrise, Melbourne (3)Every hour, minute and second holds a different story.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_5894-001.jpgSunrise, Melbourne (2)It's always darkest before the dawn, darkest before a brand new day.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_5906-copy-001.jpgSunrise, Melbourne (1)New dawn, new stories. Vivid sunrises know no seasons. Yarra River | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/off-season/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Off-Season</a>. <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/vivid/">Vivid</a>.2025-02-01T07:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/07/09/why-having-an-ethnic-name-is-annoying-but-something-to-be-proud-of/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7197-copy-004.jpgBirds, Carlton Gardens 3.1Sometimes names divide us as beings in this world.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7213-copy-edit-006.jpgBirds, Carlton Gardens 1.2Excuse me. What did you call me? A name, no matter how unique or mundane, says a bit about ourselves | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/door/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Door</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7213-copy-edit-005.jpgBirds, Carlton Gardens 1.1What did you call me? | Weekly Photo Challengehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7197-copy-003.jpgBirds, Carlton Gardens 3.1The chase. Learning a new name takes a while.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7217-copy-edit-003.jpgBirds, Carlton Gardens (4)Learning to embrace our name, we fly high.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7197-copy-001.jpgBirds, Carlton Gardens (3)The chase. Learning names takes a whilehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7179-copy-001.jpgBirds, Carlton Gardens (2)Sometimes the more someone tries to get our name right, the more we feel embarrassed.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7213-copy-edit-004.jpgBirds, Carlton GardensWhat did you call me? | Weekly Photo Challenge2025-02-01T07:40:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/07/23/why-is-melbourne-the-worlds-most-livable-city-the-city-with-two-faces/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_8321-copy-001.jpgSunset, Docklands, MelbourneThe best things in life are always right in front of us.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_8306-edit-001.jpgLove, MelbourneLove, peace and dreams often triumph in the city.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_8319-copy-002.jpgSeafarers Bridge, South Wharf, Docklands...Seafarers Bridge, South Wharf, Docklands.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_8303-copy-edit-001.jpgYarra River, Sunset, MelbourneConcrete and dreams make up the city of Melbourne. Yarra River | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/half-and-half/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Half and Half</a>.2025-02-01T07:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/08/13/what-are-some-of-australias-favourite-meats-and-why-we-eat-meat/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9439-copy-001.jpgTofu Red Curry And RotiThe best meals are the ones made with love.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9520-edit-2-copy-001.jpgCute Monkey And Chicken Burrito BowlSometimes we hesitate to eat certain foods because of one reason or another.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9810-edit-copy-001.jpgChicken Nachos, Guzman Y GomezMeat and veggies make a meal more wholesome.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9514-copy-edit-copy-2-001.jpgChicken Burrito Bowl, Guzman Y GomezMost of what we eat comes from beneath the ground that we stand on | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/beneath-your-feet/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9514-copy-002.jpgChicken Burrito Bowl, Guzman Y GomezMeat and veggies | Weekly Photo Challenge2025-02-01T07:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/09/17/when-and-why-do-we-trust-strangers-and-why-some-asians-dont-often-trust/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0112-copy-edit-001.jpgUnion Lane, Bourke Street MallTrust someone and who knows where that will take us.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0335-copy-edit-003.jpgSunny afternon, Yarra RiverSometimes it takes a while before we trust someone new.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_9253-brighten-06-copy-edit-002.jpgSunset, Yarra RiverLearning to trust is a journey.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_9100-copy-edit-001.jpgBlue Hour, Yarra RiverTrust. Getting close with and sharing moments together usually doesn't come easy| <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/connected/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Connect</a>.2025-02-01T07:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/01/28/what-is-australias-national-animal-what-are-some-of-our-favourite-animals/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0148-01-copy-001.jpgMr Wobbles. SunshineAustralia's Mr Wobbles. Brown as nature's bark. Loves sunshine.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3411-edit-01-001.jpgWallaby, Melbourne Zoo (2)Maybe wallaby doesn't like all the attention.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3406-edit-01-002.jpgWallaby, Melbourne Zoo (1)Hungry wallaby. They look like kangaroos.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3426-edit-01-003.jpgKoala, Melbourne ZooMany Australians see the koala as our unofficial animal | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/optimistic/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Optimistic</a>.2025-02-01T07:15:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/12/10/how-to-shatter-and-challenge-cultural-stereotypes-in-the-creative-sense/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2073-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (14)Reach for the stars.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2053-002.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (13)Free yourself.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2027-003.jpgIMG_2027-003https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2027-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (12)Twirling.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2017-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (11)One moment.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2008-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (10)Lift me up.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1988-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (9)Support.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1946-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (8)Hug. All because of a sign, a try.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1944-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (7)Hug.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1920-001.jpgFlorence and the Machine, Melbourne (6)Get up, get up.2025-02-01T07:14:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/11/19/what-are-some-of-australias-favourite-takeaway-foods-and-why-we-love-takeaway/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0053-copy-001.jpgTacos, Guzman Y Gomez (4)Takeaway foods. They can be comfort foods, and sinful too.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_1582-copy-edit-04-copy-001.jpgTacos, Guzman Y Gomez (3)Other times we might be adventurous and new takeaways put a smile on our face.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0507-copy-002.jpgTacos, Guzman Y Gomez (2)Sometimes we might be more than happy to eat the same takeaway over and over again.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_1575-copy-005.jpgTaco, Guzman Y Gomez (1)At times getting takeaway feels like a win | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/victory/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Victory</a>.2025-02-01T07:14:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/10/29/why-some-asians-love-cute-toys-and-why-some-of-us-love-stuffed-animals/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_8118-copy-edit-004.jpgMr Wobbles (2)Sometimes stuffed toys are a great companion wherever we go.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_8125-copy-edit-005.jpgMr Wobbles (1)A stuffed toy can mean the world to us. All the more reason for us to take good care of it | Weekly Photo Challenge: Careful.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_8732-copy-edit-001.jpgMr Wobbles (4)A stuffed toy can bring us the simple joys in life.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_8760-copy-001.jpgMr Wobbles (3)Stuffed toys can open our eyes to the world around us.2025-02-01T07:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2015/10/08/why-its-hard-being-a-blogger-and-why-some-asians-find-it-hard-to-be-creative/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_0649-copy-edit-001.jpgSunset. Birrarung Marr, Yarra River 4When we feel stuck, sometimes we go back to the start. See things from a new angle And feel creative again.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_0695-copy-001.jpgSunset. Birrarung Marr, Yarra River 3When we see the beauty in life, often we feel in inspired to be creative.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_0684-copy-001-edit.jpgSunset. Birrarung Marr, Yarra River 2When we think creatively, there are a many ways in which we can see a scene.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_0676-copy-edit-001.jpgBirrarung Marr, Yarra River. Melbourne2025-02-01T07:13:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/01/07/is-it-time-for-a-new-australian-flag/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3277-copy-003.jpgMr Wobbles, Australian Flag, Aboriginal FlagEach of us should know better the flag we are waving.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3302-copy-005.jpgAboriginal Flag. Parliament House, Melbourne (2)A flag can bring us closer together, and encourage cultural tolerance.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3259-copy-001.jpgAboriginal Flag. Parliament House, Melbourne (1)A flag we raise should be a flag we believe in. Aboriginal flag flying high in the city of Melbourne.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3226-copy-002.jpgAustralia Flag. Block Arcade, Collins StreetSometimes a flag unites us, and sometimes a flag divides us | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/circle/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Circle</a>.2025-02-01T06:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/03/10/why-some-asians-dont-outright-express-romantic-affection/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1250-copy-edit-002.jpgLove. Yarra River. Southbank. Melbourne (4)Physical romantic affection. It happens when it happens.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4816-copy-004.jpgLove. Yarra River. Southbank. Melbourne (3)With every touch, we might feel closer to each other.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4780-test-3-copy-004.jpgLove. Yarra River. Southbank. Melbourne (2)If we're bold and confident, physical affection comes more naturally.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4233-copy-003.jpgLove. Yarra River. Southbank. MelbourneLove and physical affection may or may not go hand-in-hand in harmony | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/harmony/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony</a>.2025-02-01T06:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/03/31/what-language-do-you-speak-at-home-one-two-or-more/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_3638-copy-01-002.jpgDavid Bowie. Melbourne Street Art. Hosier Lane (3)Language connects us with those around us, and connects us with our home.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_3634-copy-001.jpgDavid Bowie. Melbourne Street Art. Hosier Lane (2)When we read and think, we "speak" as well, so to speak.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_3630-copy-001.jpgDavid Bowie. Melbourne Street Art. Hosier Lane (4)Sometimes we go back and forth between languages at home.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_3620-copy-003.jpgDavid Bowie. Melbourne Street Art. Hosier Lane (1)Behind each door can be one or many languages spoken.2025-02-01T06:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/04/21/the-art-of-chinese-gift-giving-etiquette-best-and-worst-gifts/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5448-edit-02-003.jpgSnickers Cheesecake, Melbourne (4)Like a decadent slice of cake, a meaningful gift is one that touches us on the inside for a long time to come.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5323-edit-01-001.jpgCake, Melbourne (3)Just as it takes time to make a good cake, it takes time to pick out a thoughtful gift for someone.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5189-edit-01-001.jpgSnickers Cheesecake, Melbourne (2)Just like how each of us like different kinds of cakes, we warm towards certain gifts depending on what matters to us.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_5459-edit-01-001.jpgSnickers Cheesecake, Melbourne (1)Sometimes when it’s our birthday, we get cake after dinner. Our birthday gift | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/dinnertime/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Dinnertime</a>.2025-02-01T06:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/05/12/what-are-some-of-australias-favourite-hobbies-and-pastimes/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_6011-copy-001.jpgDights Falls Loop Trail, Yarra Bend Park. MelbourneEnjoy our down time, feel at peace with ourselves.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5988-copy-001.jpgKane's Bridge, Yarra Bend Park. MelbourneThere’s no guessing where our hobbies that we love can take us.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_6039-copy-001.jpgDights Falls, Yarra Bend Park. Melbourne (2)When we enjoy our hobbies, we get lost in our own little worlds.Waterhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_6035-copy-001.jpgDights Falls, Yarra Bend Park. Melbourne (1)In this world, there are so many places to see and explore in our free time | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/earth/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Earth</a>.2025-02-01T06:42:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/06/02/why-some-asians-are-obsessed-with-white-skin/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1318-edit-02-copy-002.jpgFairy Angel Busker, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne (2)No matter how we look, it is the way we move that touches others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6738-edit-02-copy-001.jpgMelbourne Statue Man, Bourke Street Mall 2The way we look might make heads turn.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6731-edit-03-copy-001.jpgStatue Man, Bourke Street Mall, MelbourneSome of us might feel more comfortable in a certain skin because of one reason or another.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_3317-edit-03-copy-001.jpgFairy Angel Busker, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne (1)Some of us go to great lengths to look fair-skinned | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/spare/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Spare</a>.2025-02-01T06:40:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/06/23/why-mental-illness-is-stigmatised-in-asian-cultures/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7358-edit-04-copy-003.jpgYarra River, Night, Melbourne (4)Our stories and thoughts are meant to be shared with each another. When we do, more often than not we'll feel loved.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7355-copy-003.jpgYarra River, Night, Melbourne (3)When we reach out and speak to the world, we may see another perspective.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7373-edit-02-copy-003.jpgYarra River, Night, Melbourne (2)When we feel down, we might not know where to turn to.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7386-edit-02-copy-003.jpgYarra River, Night, Melbourne (1)Mental illness is one of life's curveballs, a time when you may feel alone | <a>Weekly Photo Challenge: Curve</a>.2025-02-01T06:37:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/08/04/your-dreams-vs-unsupportive-asian-parents-finding-your-way/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8059-edit-copy-003.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (1)Sometimes the road to our dreams is a hard one. Kurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, 2016 | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/narrow/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Narrow</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8002-copy-001.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (7)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_7967-copy-008.jpgTiffany Alvord, Melbourne, Australia 2016https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8109-copy-002.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (13)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8101-copy-004.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (12)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8093-copy-002.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (11)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8060-copy-002.jpgIMG_8060 - Copy-002https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8048-copy-002.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (10)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8036-copy-002.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (9)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8016-003.jpgKurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui, Melbourne, Australia 2016 (8)2025-02-01T06:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/08/25/australia-common-stereotypes-that-are-so-not-true-and-so-true/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_9296-edit-01-copy-002.jpgRegional Country Victoria, Australia (4)Australia, the land where there is something fascinating or unexpected around every corner.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_9295-edit-03-copy-002.jpgRegional Country Victoria, Australia (3)The more you get to know Australia, the more you reailse that literally anything goes here.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_9269-edit-05-copy-003.jpgRegional Country Victoria, Australia (2)Australia, where grass and trees are aplenty.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_9301-edit-03-copy-003.jpgRegional Country Victoria, Australia (1)Stereotypes are unique to each and every country. Regional Victoria | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/rare/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Rare</a>.2025-02-01T06:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/09/15/chinese-dining-etiquette-and-table-manners/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_9903-copy-005.jpgPesto Pasta With Broccoli And Carrot (4)When you share a meal together, we learn to get along a bit more.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_9899-copy-004.jpgPesto Pasta WIth Broccoli And Carrot (3)There is always something familiar and comforting eating Chinese, and eating with the same people in general.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_9830-copy-001.jpgPesto Pasta With Broccoli and Carrot (2)Eating with stereotypical Chinese company, it is often polite to greet each other and share dishes.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_9827-copy-001.jpgPesto Pasta With Broccoli And Carrot (1)Strict table manners can sometimes make us feel on the sidelines. Chinese pasta | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/edge/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Edge</a>.2025-02-01T06:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/10/06/reasons-why-some-asians-dress-modestly-and-conservatively/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8497-edit-01-copy-001.jpgVintage Dressing, Melbourne (4)It is the way we carry ourselves that defines the true beauty within us.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8499-edit-01-copy-001.jpgVintage Dressing, Melbourne (3)Sometimes we may wonder if being fully clothed make us all the more attractive to others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8492-edit-02-copy-001.jpgVintage Dressing, Melbourne (2)We might feel like a doll and look like one when we doll up, fully clothed.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_8495-edit-01-copy-001.jpgVintage Dressing, Melbourne (1)Dress modestly, feel like you're in a different era, a different person | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/nostalgia/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgia</a>.2025-02-01T06:14:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/10/27/why-some-asians-are-hoarders-versus-the-trend-of-minimalism/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_1239-copy-007.jpgRock Hill. All Nations Park, Northcote, Victoria (3)Sometimes we don't want to part with what we have.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_1305-copy-001.jpgRock Hill. All Nations Park, Northcote, Victoria (4)Sometimes the less things we have, the lighter we feel. But maybe we never forget...https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_1267-copy-005.jpgRock Hill. All Nations Park, Northcote, Victoria (2)To https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_1352-copy-001.jpgRock Hill. All Nations Park, Northcote, Victoria (1)Some of us may have a lot of something. And that makes us tick | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/shine/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Shine</a>.2025-02-01T06:11:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/11/17/reasons-why-the-question-where-are-you-from-is-offensive-and-not-offensive/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_1313-copy-001.jpgRock Formation, All Nationas Park, NorthcoteSometimes we have to look up and look out, accepting the question as part of life.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0461-copy-002.jpgRipponlea Estate, National Trust Victoria, VictoriaWhen we are asked the question, we wonder who we are and whom to trust.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0192-copy-001.jpgSacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, VictoriaWhen we are asked the question, we wonder where home is.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0375-copy-002.jpgMount Cooper Lookout, Budoora Park, VictoriaSometimes when someone asks where we come from, we feel small | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/tiny-2016/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Tiny</a>.2025-02-01T06:08:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2016/12/08/how-my-chinese-family-celebrates-christmas-over-the-years/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2625-copy-001.jpgChristmas Tree Knit Yarn, Collins Square, Melbournehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2604-copy-001.jpgChristmas Flowers, Melbourne Town Hall, Melbournehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2594-copy-001.jpgChristmas, Melbourne Town Hall (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2571-copy-001.jpgChristmas, Santa Claus Post Box, Melbourne, Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2557-copy-001.jpgChristmas, Bourke Street Mall, MelbourneDecember. It's a time to look up. Reflect on what has been and what may be. Reach up.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2540-copy-001.jpgDisney Christmas Tree, Emporium, Melbourne (3)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2531-copy-001.jpgDisney Christmas Tree, Emporium, Melbourne (2)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2533-copy-001.jpgDisney Christmas Tree, Emporium, Melbourne (1)December. It's a time for wishing. Where we feel that magic, anything, can happen.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2576-copy-001.jpgChristmas Square, Collins Square, MelbourneDecember. It's a time to reach deep, give, think deep.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2559-copy-001.jpgChristmas, David Jones, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne2025-02-01T06:06:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/01/12/8-common-stereotypes-and-misconceptions-about-australians/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_2191-edit-02-copy-001.jpgHalf Moon Bay, Melbourne, Australia (4)Australians also like turning on each other sometimes, arguing til no end in sight.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_2340-edit-02-copy-001.jpgHalf Moon Bay, Melbourne, Australia (3)Australians. We are multicultural. One day we will agree like how the sky and sea always see eye to eye.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_2339-edit-02-copy-002.jpgHalf Moon Bay, Melbourne, Australia (1)Australia, a land where Australians are all shapes, sizes and personalities | Weekly Photo Challenge:....https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_2194-edit-01-copy-001.jpgHalf Moon Bay, Melbourne, Australia (2)Australians are a bunch that love the sunshine and great outdoors.2025-02-01T06:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/02/02/why-many-chinese-like-eating-dumplings-and-why-the-world-does-as-well/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5937-copy-2-007.jpgDin Tai Fung, Vegetarian Jiao Zi, Melbourne (2)Dumplings make the world go round.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5956-003.jpgDin Tai Fung, Taro Steamed Bun, MelbourneDumplings are meant to be shared.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_9913-copy-002.jpgSteamed Vegetable Dumpling, Gong De Lin, MelbourneThere's always a story behind each dumpling, where it's from and how it's made.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5938-copy-2-004.jpgDin Tai Fung Vegetarian Jiao Zi DumplingThere are so many reasons why we like eating dumplings.2025-02-01T05:57:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/02/23/5-challenges-of-being-a-non-fiction-writer-blogger-and-published-book-author/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2470-copy-edit-02-copy-004.jpgPoint Ormond Lookout, Elwood, VictoriaKeep moving. Keep climbing. Find what matters.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0326-copy-edit-05-edit-02-004-03.jpgAll Nations Park, Bundoora, VictoriaIt can always feel lonely along the journey, and at the tip of our dreams.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0326-copy-004.jpgimg_0326-copy-004https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0736-copy-002.jpgRippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick, VictoriaThere will always be voices around us telling us otherwise.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2162-edit-02-copy-004.jpgHalf Moon Bay, Victoria, AustraliaThe challenges as an artist are endless. So are the possibilities.2025-02-01T05:53:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/03/16/why-i-dont-speak-my-mother-tongue-fluently/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6465-copy-001.jpgMural, Street Art, Melbourne, Australia (4)Our past will always be a part of us. Just like how some languages will always be a part of us and colour our life.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_8791-001.jpgMural, Street Art, Melbourne, Victoria (3)Language is a reflection of culture, and culture a reflection of language.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_7498-copy-001.jpgMural, Street Art, Melbourne, Australia (2)We're drawn to some languages, but not to others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6482-copy-001.jpgMimby Jones Mural, Street Art, Melbourne, Australia (1)The languages we speak, and wish to speak, are a reflection of who we are | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/wish/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Wish</a>.2025-02-01T05:49:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/04/06/how-do-some-asians-say-i-love-you-to-each-other/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6666-copy-edit-0011.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (4)The smallest moments between each other speak the loudest love.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6837-copy-edit-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (3)Love is...https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6829-copy-edit-copy-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2)Love is ....https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6686-copy-edit-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (1)Love is colourful as much as it is complex | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/dense/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Dense</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6666-copy-edit-001.jpgYarra River,2025-02-01T05:45:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/04/27/7-unforgettable-ways-to-celebrate-your-birthday/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0068-copy-004.jpgPistachio dacquoise ( pate sucree, mascarpone crème legere with honey and vanilla soaked apples and apricots), Adriano Zumbo, AustraliaCelebrate each day as it is, celebrate the moments.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3859-copy-001.jpgChoc-a-bloc (chocolat mousse, cremeux, flourless cake), Adriano Zumbo, AustraliaThere are so many things we can do on our birthday...like any other day.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0669-copy-001.jpgUnicorn Cupcake, Cupcake Central, Melbourne CentralBirthdays can be a time of indulgment.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_4278-copy-002.jpgPavlova, Choklait, Melbourne, AustraliaBirthdays are a time to have a good time and maybe some sweet treats.2025-02-01T05:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/05/18/why-do-australians-call-each-other-mate/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_7279-copy-edit-02-copy-003.jpgFairy Busker, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne (2)'Mate' or not, often we want the best for others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_1082-copy-edit-copy-004.jpgStatue Man Busker, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne (2)Sometimes we just want to help and stick up for our 'mates'.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_1089-copy-edit-copy-002.jpgStatue Man Busker, Melbourne, Bourke Street Mall (2)We are 'mates' in the happy and hard times. Every day.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_7282-copy-edit-01-copy-002.jpgFairy Lady Busker, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne (1)Are we all 'mates' in Australia? | <a href="https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/reflecting/">Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflecting</a>.2025-02-01T05:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/06/08/art-vs-science-why-i-dont-regret-choosing-writing-over-a-career-in-numbers/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0354-copy-edit-shadows-05-0041.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017, (1)Do what you love and be happy. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_Stirling">Lindsey Stirling</a>, Melbourne, Australia 2017https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0287.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (21)One of the best hugs in the world 😊https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0442-001.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (15)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0590-copy-001.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (16)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0648-copy-002.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (20)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0620-copy-001.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (18)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0552-copy-001.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (17)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0531-copy-003.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (19)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0429-copy-001.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (14)https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0419-copy-001.jpgLindsey Stirling, The Plenery, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (13)2025-02-01T05:34:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/06/29/colours-in-chinese-culture-what-do-they-mean-and-symbolise/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2364-copy-edit-01-copy-004.jpgCohen Place, Chinatown, Melbourne, AustraliaSome colours we simply just feel a connection to.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2365-copy-edit-0011.jpgChinese Museum, Cohen Place, Chinatown, Melbourne, AustraliaSome colours hit closer to the heart than others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2365-copy-edit-002.jpgChinese Museum, Cohen Place, Chinatown, Melbourne, AustraliaSome colours hit closer to the heart than others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2365-copy-edit-001.jpgChinese Museum, Cohen Place, Chinatown, Melbourne, AustraliaSome colours hit closer to the heart than others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2365-copy-002.jpgChinese Museum,Cohen Place, Melbourne, AustraliaSome colours hit closer to the heart than othershttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2333-copy-edit-03-sky-copy-007.jpgArches, Chinatown, Melbourne, AustraliaSome colours speak louder to us than others.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2347-copy-edit-02-edit-copy-002.jpgDr Sun Yat Sen Statue, Cohen Place, Chinatown, Melbourne, AustraliaColours all around us, from past to present to the future | Weekly Photo Challenge.2025-02-01T05:26:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/08/31/8-classic-dim-sum-dishes-that-you-should-order-at-yum-cha/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0919-copy-001.jpgFried BBQ Pork Buns, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaFried BBQ Pork Buns.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1209-copy-003.jpgCentury Egg Congee, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaCentury Egg Congee.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2541-copy-001.jpgWu Kok, Melbourne, Australia.Wu Kok.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2543-copy-002.jpgChar Siew Bao, Melbourne, AustraliaChar Siew Bao.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2032-copy-005.jpgEgg Tart, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaEgg Tart.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1691-copy-001.jpgLoh Bao Go, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaLoh Bak Go.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1303-copy-0011.jpgLor Mai Kai, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaLor Mai Kai.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1192-copy-003.jpgCheong fun, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaCheong fun.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1722-copy-002.jpgHar gow, Dumpling, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaHar gow dumpling.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1295-copy-003.jpgSiu Mai, Dumpling, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaSiu Mai dumpling.2025-02-01T05:21:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/08/10/what-is-the-difference-between-race-and-ethnicity/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3928-copy-001.jpgChinese New Year 2017, Crown Casino, Melbourne Australia (6)Where we belong, sometimes that's unknown.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_4019-copy-001.jpgChinese New Year 2017, Crown Casino, Melbourne Australia (5)Sometimes we feel like we don't belong to a certain racial or ethnic group.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3898-copy-001.jpgChinese New Year 2017, Crown Casino, Melbourne Australia (4)Different racial and ethnic groups create hierarchies.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_4015-copy-001.jpgChinese New Year 2017, Crown Casino, Melbourne Australia (3)Race and ethnicity are more complex than they sound.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3979-copy-001.jpgChinese New Year 2017, Crown Casino, Melbourne Australia (2)Race and ethnicity seem similar.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_4027-copy-001.jpgChinese New Year 2017, Crown Casino, Melbourne Australia (1)Endless faces of race and ethnicity | Weekly Photo Challenge2025-02-01T05:16:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/09/21/why-are-some-asians-so-quiet-all-the-time/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_2250-edit-01-edit-01-copy-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (3)Introverts might feel lonelier in a crowd than being alone.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_7388-copy-004.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (7)Connectionshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_2158-copy-edit-01-copy-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (1)Quiet and space are what introverts love.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1450-copy-edit-01-copy-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (7)Every connection that you least expect is special.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1843-copy-edit-01-copy-003.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (6)Connecting with introverts happens when you least expect it.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_2234-edit-02-copy-003.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (5)Sometimes introverts feel very much alone in this world.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_2127-copy-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (4)A quiet moment, a moment of solitude for the introvert.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_2135-edit-01-copy-001.jpgSunset. Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (2)As introverts, we might feel lonelier when we're in a crowd than by ourselves.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_2158-copy-edit-01-copy-003.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria (1)Quiet and space are what introverts love.2025-01-31T14:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/10/12/5-valuable-lessons-i-learned-from-5-years-of-blogging/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_0536-copy-2-002.jpgLindsey Stirling, Brave Enough Tour, Melbourne, Australia 2017 (2)Sometimes it's those beside you that help you get where you are with your art.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_1769-copy-001.jpgSunset, Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australiatesrhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/beach.jpgHalf Moon Bay, Black Rock Beach, Victoria, AustraliaAs an artist, we wear different caps and at times feel the world is at our feet.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3707-copy-001.jpgRafael Nadal, Australian Open 2017, Melbourne, AustraliaArt takes focus,https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_5418-copy-001.jpgStreet art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaArt takes time to create, time to imagine and let go.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_0538-copy-002.jpgLindsey Stirling, Brave Enough Tour, Melbourne, Australia 2017The path of art and passion isn't always the easiest.2025-01-31T13:54:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/11/16/differences-between-work-life-balance-in-eastern-and-western-cultures/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_4090-copy-002.jpgCellist, Busking, Centre Place, Laneway, CBD. Melbourne, Australia (2)Work hard. Play hard. Live the best of both worlds.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_5777-copy-003.jpgJan Juc, Torquay. Victoria, Australia (2)Life is a series of ups and downs, of different chapters and moments.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_5545-copy-005.jpgJan Juc, Torquay. Victoria, AustraliaBalance is an elusive illusion.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_4131-copy-001.jpgGrant Hyatt, Hotel, Collins Street, CBD. Melbourne, AustraliaSome of us prefer to take life easy.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_4122-copy-001.jpg120 Collins Street, St Michael's Uniting Church, CBD. Melbourne, AustraliaSome of us work hard for what we want.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_4088-copy-001.jpgCellist, Busking, Centre Place, Laneway, CBD. Melbourne, AustraliaWork to play or play to work.2025-01-31T13:46:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2017/12/14/what-does-home-mean-and-feel-like-for-a-third-culture-kid/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_2056-copy-edit-03-copy-001.jpgSunset, Lovers, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaHome is where we are and what we feel in the moment.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_2521-copy-001.jpgPoint Ormond Lookout, Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaHome is a changing place, a space and emotions within.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0721-copy-001.jpgRippon Lea Estate, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaHome is where we feel at ease, feel like we can be ourselves.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_4897-copy-001.jpgFried Pork Buns, New Shanghai, Emporium, Melbourne, AustraliaHome lies in the everyday things that we share.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_5837-copy-001.jpgTorquay, Victoria, AustraliaFinding our way home can feel like an eternal struggle.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_2063-copy-edit-02-copy-001.jpgSunset, Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaHome is a place and a space.2025-01-31T13:41:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/02/15/7-common-misconceptions-about-chinese-food-and-eating/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_7035-copy-005.jpgBok Choy w/ Garlic And Oyster SauceThere will always be certain dishes that we'll find comfort in.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_4869-copy-001.jpgPan Fried Pork Buns, New Shanghai, Emporium, Melbourne, AustraliaSome foods will always be a treat.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180113_165747-copy-001.jpgWu Kok, Spicy Shredded Pork Pastry, Salted Egg Yolk w/ Lotus Paste PastryTakeaway is a popular all around the world.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0840-copy-006.jpgShrimp And Pork Wonton Noodle, Din Tai Fung, Melbourne, AustraliaDifferent dish, different style of cooking, different flavours.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0905-copy-001.jpgSupreme Soy Sauce Fried Noodles, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaSome dishes are simple, easy to cook.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_7410-copy-003.jpgYang Chow / Yangzhou Fried RiceFried rice2025-01-31T13:34:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/03/15/asian-women-and-gender-discrimination-experiences/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_2950-copy-001.jpgJessie, Team Rocket, Pokemon, Street Art, South Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, VictoriaIn each of us there is a superhero.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_8791-copy-001.jpgStreet Art, Melbourne, Australia, VictoriaStand together, understand each other.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_8871-copy-001.jpgStreet Art, Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Australia, VictoriaSpeaking up is a right for all of us.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_8217-copy-002.jpgStreet Art, Melbourne Central, Melbourne, Australia, Victoriaahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_4170-copy-001.jpgStreet Art, Beaney Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2)All of us have the ability to observe, reflect and achieve.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_4184-copy-002.jpgStreet Art, Beaney Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australiaas https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_5419-copy-002.jpgStreet Art, Waburton Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWe all have the right to choose how we want to look, who we want to be.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_5649-copy-005.jpgStreet Art, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIt's time we recognise each other for who we are.2025-01-31T13:28:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/04/05/8-things-you-should-never-share-on-social-media/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7740-copy-002.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (5)Some of us will fear the uncertainty that sharing brings.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7614-copy-002.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (7)Some of us might never be ready or willing to share. But we may try.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7554-copy-003.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (8)For a moment, sharing might be liberatinghttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7586-copy-001.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (9)For a moment, sharing might be liberating.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7710-copy-001.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (11)Some of us will share...and will find a way to fly under the radar.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7823-copy-002.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (6)Sometimes things that are incredibly personal to us will be hard to share.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7584-copy-001.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (4)Some of us just ain't comfortable with sharing ourselves with the world.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7720-copy-003.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (2)The more reserved we are, the less we might share.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7548-copy-001.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (3)Some of us are selective with what we share, and to whom.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7510-copy-002.jpgEvanescence, Synthesis Tour 2018, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (10)We are vulnerable when we put ourselves out there.2025-01-31T13:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/04/26/7-reasons-to-not-celebrate-your-birthday/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_6558-001.jpgBlueberry and Strawberry PancakesG_6558-001Some things are more important than your birthday.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_6856-copy-2-004.jpgCupcakes and sprinklesBirthdays and cake. Time for reflection.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_7107-copy-2-001.jpgCookies And Cream CupcakeOn our birthdays, sometimes we just want to belong.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_2678-copy-001.jpgPancakes, Melbourne, AustrliaThe way we feel about our birthdays can change over time.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_5505-copy-001.jpgCristina Re High Tea, Grand Hyatt, Melbourne, Australia (2)Your day can be celebrated any day.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_5502-copy-001.jpgCristina Re High Tea, Grand Hyatt, Melbourne, Australia (1)Some birthdays come with expectation.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_6558-copy-001.jpgBlueberry and Strawberry PancakesSome things are more important than your birthday.2025-01-31T13:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/05/24/7-types-of-everyday-racism-asian-australians-experience/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5638-copy-001.jpgBox Hill, Street Art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaEach of us are individuals wanting to be a part of something.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_2704-copy-002.jpgHosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaEach of our stories is important, not better than the other.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_8871-copy-0011.jpgHijab, Street Art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRacism is tied to power plays.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_8206-copy-001.jpgBear, Street Art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaObsessions can bring about racism.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_8202-copy-001.jpgPizza, Street Art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSelective representation perpetuates racism.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_4172-copy-001.jpgEyes, Street Art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRacism is everywhere.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_8586-copy-001.jpgGirl, Street Art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRacism is left right and centre, and within.2025-12-28T12:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/06/21/10-differences-between-eastern-and-western-eating-habits/2025-01-31T12:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/07/19/hot-vs-cold-weather-pros-and-cons-comparison/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_1380-copy-0021.jpgAlexandra Gardens, Melbourne CBD, Australia (1)When we feel comfortable with the weather, it's one less thing to worry about.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_1321-copy-001.jpgAlexandra Gardens, Melbourne CBD, AustraliaSometimes we get used to the weather, sometimes we don't.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_9608-copy-001.jpgNational Rhododendron Gardens, Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia (2)Each of us feels comfortable in different temperatures.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3185-copy-001.jpgClouds, Yarra River, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIt's possible to venture out in most kinds of climate.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_9383-copy-001.jpgNational Rhododendron Gardens, Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, AustraliaHow hot or cold it is can affect how we look and how we feel.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_5792-copy-002.jpgJan Juc, Torquay. Victoria, Australia (1.1)Hot or cold weather. Different climates, different temperatures.2025-01-31T12:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/08/16/australias-coffee-culture-how-we-drink-coffee/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2773-copy-007.jpgCentre Place, CBD, Melbourne, AustraliaCoffee, cafes, laneways, city, Melbournehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2920-copy-003.jpgBrunetti, Myer, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne, AustraliaA good coffee takes time and passion to make.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2896-copy-001.jpgSensory Lab Coffee, David Jones, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne, AustraliaTake home coffee beans.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2905-copy-001.jpgNitro Cold Brew (looks like a beer), Starbucks AustraliaNitro Cold Brew (looks like a beer), Starbucks Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2849-copy-001.jpg3 Little Monkeys Cafe, Centre Place, Melbourne, Australia (2)A coffee a day can add up, coins and calories.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2850-002.jpg3 Little Monkeys, Centre Place, Melbourne, AustraliaDifferent names for different coffees.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2760-copy-001.jpgFederal Palace Coffee, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne, Australia (2)Coffee goes well with catchups and smokes.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2751-copy-001.jpgFederal Palace Coffee, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne, Australia (1)Coffee is something we drink indoors and outdoors.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_2736-copy-001.jpgFederal Coffee Palace, Bourket Street Mall, Melbourne, AustraliaCoffee is a kind of pick me up.2025-01-31T12:26:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/09/13/8-simple-ways-to-feng-shui-your-home/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20161225_140647-copy-001.jpgPagoda and Turtle Ornament (2)Taking care of our homes, means taking care of ourselves.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20161225_140654-copy-001.jpgPagoda and Turtle Ornament (1)Each of us interpret Feng Shui on our own terms.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0132-copy-001.jpgArt Gallery of Ballarat, Victoria, AustraliaWith space and light comes a sense of openness and possibilities.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0080-copy-001.jpgGolden Dragon Museum, Bendigo Tourism, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2)A touch of growth with the presence of greenery.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_6542-copy-001.jpgCarlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (3)Running water equates to energy flowing through and through.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_7213-copy-001.jpgCarlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2)Quite a few of us are familiar with feng shui.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0074-copy-001.jpgGolden Dragon Museum, Bendigo Tourism, Victoria, AustraliaCertain directions bring around certain energies.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_6540-copy-002.jpgCarlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (1)Feng Shui is comfort to some of us.2025-01-31T12:18:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/10/11/6-ways-to-avoid-blogging-burnout-and-stay-inspired/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0158-copy-001.jpgThe Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 08Come tomorrow, let's see where we'll go.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0390-copy-001.jpgThe Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 07There's something we'll always enjoy.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0380-copy-001.jpgThe Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 06We're comfortable with what we're comfortable with.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0588-copy-001.jpgThe Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 05Being a show pony can only get you so far.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0331-copy-001.jpgIMG_0331 - The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 04Copy-001There's usually more than one person behind the show.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0516-copy-001.jpgThe Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 03Get up,, get organised.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0297-copy-003.jpgThe Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 02Why you do what you do.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0468-copy-001.jpgThe Killers, Wonderful Wonderful Tour 2018, Melbourne, Australia 01Doing something you love for a while, you wonder where it takes you. The Killers, Melbourne 2018.2025-01-31T12:08:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2018/11/29/asian-girls-white-guys-dating-exploring-yellow-fever-fetishization-and-racism/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0929-copy-001.jpgLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (8)Lover art #8https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_8415-copy-001.jpgLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (7)Love art #7https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4705-copy-001.jpgLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (6)Love art #6https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0906-copy-001.jpgLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (5)Love art #5https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0799-copy-001.jpgLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (4)Love art #4https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0795-copy-001.jpgLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (3)Love art #3https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_8549-copy-001.jpgIMG_8549 - CopyLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (2)-001Love art #2https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_8791-001.jpgLove Street Art, Melbourne Australia (1)Love art #1a2025-01-31T12:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2019/01/17/australias-national-colours-green-gold-and-more/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_8769-copy-001.jpgUluru art, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaUluru art.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_3770-copy-001.jpgMilo, AustraliaMilo.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_3706-copy-003.jpgFlag of Australia, Royal Arcade, Collins Street, Melbourne, AustraliaFlag of Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_0861-copy-001.jpgCanola fields, Victoria, AustraliaCanola fields, Victoria, Australiahttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_3700-copy-001.jpgAustralian sporting polo top.Australian sporting polo top.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_3503-copy-001.jpgSnag and Sauce Smith Potato Chips AustraliaGreen and gold, the colours of Australia.2025-01-31T11:50:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2019/02/28/6-symbolic-chinese-foods-that-bring-good-luck/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_0840-copy-003.jpgShrimp And Pork Wonton Noodle, Din Tai Fung, Melbourne, AustraliaWonton noodleshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_6985-copy-001-1.jpgMaggi Chicken NoodlesInstant chicken ramenhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_0840-copy-006.jpgShrimp And Pork Wonton Noodle, Din Tai Fung, Melbourne, AustraliaWonton noodleshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_0918-copy-001.jpgBaked Barbecue Pork Buns, Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne, AustraliaPork bunshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_7035-copy-005.jpgBok Choy With Fried Garlic and Oyster SauceBoy choyhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_7410-copy-003-1.jpgYangzhou Fried RiceYangzhou fried ricehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_4869-copy-001.jpgPan-Fried Pork Dumpling, New Shanghai Emporium, Melbourne, AustraliaPan-fried pork dumplingshttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_4987-copy-001.jpgChinese Red Berry / Chinese Red Date / Lycium ChinenseLycium chinensehttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_4670-copy-001.jpgLemon And Herb Marinade ChickenMarinade chickenhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_6985-copy-001.jpgMaggi Instant Noodles, Chicken NoodlesInstant Chicken Ramen2025-01-31T11:46:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mabelkwong.com/2019/03/28/is-india-a-part-of-asia/https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/monkey-temple-jaipur-timing.jpgMonkey Temple, Jaipur, IndiaMonkey Temple, Jaipur. Photo cred: <a href"Arv</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_5177-copy-001.jpgHoli Festival Melbourne 2019, Australia (6)Holi Festivalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_5089-copy-001.jpgHoli Festival Melbourne 2019, Australia (5)Holi Festivalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_5064-copy-001.jpgHoli Festival Melbourne 2019, Australia (4)Holi Festivalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_5038-copy-001.jpgHoli Festival Melbourne 2019, Australia (3)Holi Festivalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_5142-copy-001.jpgHoli Festival Melbourne 2019, Australia (2)Holi Festivalhttps://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cartist-jaipur-exhibition-opposite-world-trade-park-tata-safari-jaipurthrumylens.jpgCartist Exhibition, World Trade Park, Jaipur, IndiaWord Trade Park, Jaipur. Photo cred: <a href="https://jaipurthrumylens.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/cartist-jaipur-exhibition-opposite-world-trade-park-tata-safari-jaipurthrumylens.jpg">Arv</a>.https://mabelkwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/most-famous-tourist-attraction-in-jaipur-amer-fort-palace-jaipurthrumylens.jpgAmer Fort, Jaipur, IndiaAmer Fort, Jaipur. 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