“Luck is in every part of China. Many Chinese stores and restaurants have the word ‘luck’ in their names. The idea is that, just by using the word ‘luck’ in names of things, you can attract more of it. I think that’s true in my life as well. You attract luck because you go after it.”-Amy Tan
“I knew then that we were like two pieces of cloth, sewn together for life. Our stitches couldn’t be undone. I wouldn’t let them.”
― Elizabeth Lim, Spin the Dawn– I loved this book
“I’d be so fascinated to talk to a psychologist or sociologist about the deep psychological impact of seeing oneself represented. I don’t think we’ve really touched the surface of what it does to the psyche of a people if the only image of you out there is negative. Or if it’s never out there.”-Sandra Oh
“Cities have souls, you know. They are alive and sometimes they die. They grow old either gracefully or shamefully. They shrink and they expand. They grieve and celebrate.” -The Wild Ones”
― Nafiza Azad, The Wild Ones-Liked this book a lot.
“There isn’t anything wrong with knowing that something will expire. It focuses you: treasure the time you have together.”
― Roselle Lim, Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop– I loved this book
