nektros - Cynicism in a Hot DishAs an Asian born within the majestic borders of Australia, and raised with nary a friend who shared my ancestry, nor a lesson from my parents in how to manoeuvre the landscape of their native tongue, I have for a large part of my life been aware of my unique inhabitant status – that of perceived foreigner and actual, palpable native – which nevertheless has ne’er shone a shred of remarkableness on any facet of my life.
It’s been an interesting week, racial bigotry and juvenile sexual harassment-wise.
Before we proceed, please adjust your personal overreaction-odometers accordingly. I, for one, am loathe to jump from the impression of harmless humouring to obscene overtures in one overzealous ethnic pride-laden leap.
nektros is the personal site of Yvonne Tran, a 20-year-old Aussie uni student and newly inaugurated member of the kind of workplace that beggars tears of spontaneously combusting kittens.
This is where she shares her thoughts on writing, design, and everything else lovable about life.
