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Photography, creative direction and styling by me. Intern: Kate Christofano. Model: Felicia Dona. All clothing by Missguided. Shoes: model's own. Hat: Eliza's own. 

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Featured
Let's Set The Record Straight About Immigration
May 18, 2019
Let's Set The Record Straight About Immigration
May 18, 2019

It’s time to set the story straight. Not everyone who immigrated to the U.S. actually wanted to come here. My parents didn’t. They wanted to stay in the Philippines with their families and their friends. So why did they move here? It’s time for a brief history lesson…

May 18, 2019
Why Is Everyone So Mad About The Philippine Midterm Elections?
May 17, 2019
Why Is Everyone So Mad About The Philippine Midterm Elections?
May 17, 2019

Gut instinct, I knew that the 2019 Philippine midterm elections that took place on Monday, May 13th would be a shitshow. But I hoped for the best anyway. The day after the elections, I woke up to check social media and was disappointed and angry but worse…I wasn’t at all surprised.

May 17, 2019
Your Classics Aren't My Classics! Deconstructing Literary Canon For Asian Americans
Apr 30, 2019
Your Classics Aren't My Classics! Deconstructing Literary Canon For Asian Americans
Apr 30, 2019

I grew up thinking that the most important books were written by white men and women. I was wrong. Entire generations of Asian Americans have been erased or misrepresented. It wasn’t that we were voiceless all these years. It’s that we weren’t being heard.

Apr 30, 2019
Dancing Queen: Interview With A Stripper
Apr 20, 2019
Dancing Queen: Interview With A Stripper
Apr 20, 2019

There is something about a woman who is willing to show off her body without shame that enrages a certain type of (terrible) person. And despite the ubiquity of strip clubs all over the country, so little is known about the workers inside. I talked to Tiffany* and she gave me the insider scoop.

Apr 20, 2019
People Power in DC: The National Summit for Human Rights & Democracy
Apr 12, 2019
People Power in DC: The National Summit for Human Rights & Democracy
Apr 12, 2019

Last weekend, I attended the National Summit for Human Rights and Democracy in the Philippines in Washington, D.C. More than 350 people from various organizations came from different cities across the United States to participate in one of the largest political summits gathering Filipinos to unite against the fascist Duterte administration and U.S. imperialism in the Philippines.

Apr 12, 2019
The Dark Arts Of Manipulating The Media
Apr 2, 2019
The Dark Arts Of Manipulating The Media
Apr 2, 2019

When trolls and media repression represent the dominant culture, how can we have faith that our news hasn't been manipulated for the sake of hits?

Apr 2, 2019
Join Me In DC April 6-8th
Mar 26, 2019
Join Me In DC April 6-8th
Mar 26, 2019

Join me in D.C. from April 6-8 for the National Summit for Human Rights and Democracy in the Philippines. I will be a speaker at the Defending Press Freedom panel.

Mar 26, 2019
One Night at Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel
Mar 11, 2019
One Night at Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel
Mar 11, 2019

One night at Live! Casino and Hotel in Baltimore. My review.

Mar 11, 2019
The Arrest of Maria Ressa and the Rise of Illiberal Democracy in the Philippines
Feb 18, 2019
The Arrest of Maria Ressa and the Rise of Illiberal Democracy in the Philippines
Feb 18, 2019

Aesthetic Distance condemns the recent arrest of Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of online news outlet, Rappler, and a vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's regime. 

Feb 18, 2019
Events in February 2019
Feb 6, 2019
Events in February 2019
Feb 6, 2019

If you are in the Baltimore/DC area this month, here are some events where you can find me!

Feb 6, 2019
Are Superhero And Comic Book Franchises Ruining The Film Industry?
Jan 26, 2019
Are Superhero And Comic Book Franchises Ruining The Film Industry?
Jan 26, 2019

With streaming services like Netflix producing Oscar-nominated masterpieces like Roma and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, what we are witnessing is a dismantling and changing of the guard in Hollywood that is on par with the end of the silent film era and the collapse of the studio system. In the meantime, Hollywood will continue to pump out franchise features and movie “events” to grab our attention and lure us out to the theaters.

Jan 26, 2019
The Backlash Against Marie Kondo is So Stupid (and Racist)
Jan 20, 2019
The Backlash Against Marie Kondo is So Stupid (and Racist)
Jan 20, 2019

Have we really progressed as a society when it comes to how we view Asian women? What is really behind the backlash against (very benign, very gentle, very sweet) Marie Kondo?

Jan 20, 2019
The AASLE 2019 Conference
Jan 15, 2019
The AASLE 2019 Conference
Jan 15, 2019

Yesterday was an amazing experience at the AASLE (African American Student Leadership Experience) conference in DC. I participated in a discussion panel about being an Asian American creative and facilitated a workshop with students from all over the country. I left feeling so inspired and motivated!

Jan 15, 2019
Events in January 2019
Jan 6, 2019
Events in January 2019
Jan 6, 2019

Happy New Year!! I can’t believe Aesthetic Distance is in its 5th year now! I hope everyone had a wonderful, restful holiday. I know I did. And now I’m ready to get back in action. Here are a few events that I’ll be hosting or am involved in this month.

Jan 6, 2019
The Best of 2018: My Greatest Hits
Dec 28, 2018
The Best of 2018: My Greatest Hits
Dec 28, 2018

As 2018 comes to an end, I had a look back at everything I wrote, shot, podcasted, and collaborated on this year and boy did I have a lot of projects. I learned so much and met so many amazing people. My brand is constantly evolving to become more and more of a community and providing a perspective not often found in mainstream media. And I wrote A LOT of essays.

Dec 28, 2018
Decolonize Your Bookshelves
Dec 23, 2018
Decolonize Your Bookshelves
Dec 23, 2018

My book club is coming soon. Get ready to decolonize your bookshelf in 2019. I hope to host some great, thought-provoking discussions and open people’s eyes to what they’ve been missing by relegating Asian American writing as “special interest” and therefore, inessential. To us Asians, these works are absolutely necessary to discovering our own identity and liberation.

Dec 23, 2018
Corporations That Encourage Charitable Giving Are Only Helping Themselves
Dec 21, 2018
Corporations That Encourage Charitable Giving Are Only Helping Themselves
Dec 21, 2018

Since it's Christmas, be wary of any corporation that encourages charity (like Walmart and countless universities across the U.S.). They could just, you know, pay their fucking employees a livable salary.

Dec 21, 2018
My Favorite Filipino Christmas (Pasko) Traditions
Dec 19, 2018
My Favorite Filipino Christmas (Pasko) Traditions
Dec 19, 2018

With the vast majority of Filipinos being Catholic, the most prominent holiday celebrated in the Philippines is Christmas (“Pasko” in Tagalog).

Dec 19, 2018
The Bmore Creatives Gallery Opening: December 13th
Dec 9, 2018
The Bmore Creatives Gallery Opening: December 13th
Dec 9, 2018

Thank you so, so much to The Bmore Creatives for naming me among the city's most influential figures. As part of this recognition, the above portrait of me will be on display on Dooby's gallery wall alongside an inspiring group of other Baltimore makers, artists, and movers and shakers.

Dec 9, 2018
We Need To Change Course, But What's That Mean?
Dec 4, 2018
We Need To Change Course, But What's That Mean?
Dec 4, 2018

During the Trump presidency, many Americans have found themselves desperately trying to not just point out the longstanding problems in our society but actually find pathways to fix them. But what does that mean?

Dec 4, 2018
Coming soon...The Aesthetic Distance Podcast
Nov 20, 2018
Coming soon...The Aesthetic Distance Podcast
Nov 20, 2018

I’ve been collaborating with so many of my friends and colleagues that I’ve met on this huge project of mine and it’s almost ready for launch! Get ready….

Nov 20, 2018
King of the Yees at CenterStage
Nov 12, 2018
King of the Yees at CenterStage
Nov 12, 2018

While the last event was about revitalizing the historic Chinatown neighborhood here in Baltimore, the event at Center Stage was about understanding where your parents came from and in doing so, discovering your own origin story.

Nov 12, 2018
The Oscars Have Always Been My Super Bowl And This Year Is No Different, Damnit
Nov 4, 2018
The Oscars Have Always Been My Super Bowl And This Year Is No Different, Damnit
Nov 4, 2018

Once autumn hits, my interest in going to the movies really starts to pick up. October is the beginning of what many people such as myself refer to as Oscar Season — typically beginning when summer blockbusters wrap up and ending on December 31, which is the eligibility cut-off.

Nov 4, 2018
Wearing More And Going Out More - November Events
Nov 1, 2018
Wearing More And Going Out More - November Events
Nov 1, 2018

Once the sun goes down, I have a hard time staying put. I’ve always been social and love to go out. If you’re like me, here are some events I’m involved in for this month.

Nov 1, 2018
Happy Glamoween 2018
Oct 31, 2018
Happy Glamoween 2018
Oct 31, 2018

Halloween is fun because it’s an excuse to wear a ton of makeup and for many of us more flamboyant types, a chance to finally be ourselves. Trust me, the rest of the year, we’re just toning it down.

Oct 31, 2018
Hanging Out In Baltimore - #DitchWithLyft
Oct 29, 2018
Hanging Out In Baltimore - #DitchWithLyft
Oct 29, 2018

This month me and Devin Allen are giving up our cars and taking Lyft everywhere we go as part of the #DitchWithLyft campaign, where we use transportation services like Lyft, Zipcar, bike sharing and mass transit to get around as part of a bolder step towards creating a better future for our cities, our planet and the next generation.

Oct 29, 2018
I'm Sharing My All-Time Favorite Scary Stories With You
Oct 27, 2018
I'm Sharing My All-Time Favorite Scary Stories With You
Oct 27, 2018

Let's change it up a little and have some fun.I can't stomach most horror movies and avoid watching them at all costs. But I LOVE reading scary stories.

Oct 27, 2018
October is Filipino American History Month
Oct 22, 2018
October is Filipino American History Month
Oct 22, 2018

If you follow me on Instagram (especially my Instagram Stories, where it ALL goes down), Twitter or Facebook, then you know that October is Filipino American History Month (FAHM) and across the nation, my fellow Pinoys and I have been celebrating, hosting events, boosting our favorite Pinoy artists, musicians, writers, and activists.

Oct 22, 2018
Ask Me Anything Part V
Oct 7, 2018
Ask Me Anything Part V
Oct 7, 2018

It’s that time again! Last July, I collected a bunch of questions from my readers and here are all of my answers!

Oct 7, 2018
Luck Be A Lady: Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel
Oct 3, 2018
Luck Be A Lady: Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel
Oct 3, 2018

GIRLS NIGHT OUT. It’s not girls night out unless you’ve got sparkly dresses, glitter, lots of makeup, selfies for Instagram, and…..dinner at David’s at Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel …followed by a show (we had the pleasure of seeing Thunder Down Under) …and lots of gambling afterwards!

Oct 3, 2018
Featured
Let's Set The Record Straight About Immigration
Let's Set The Record Straight About Immigration

It’s time to set the story straight. Not everyone who immigrated to the U.S. actually wanted to come here. My parents didn’t. They wanted to stay in the Philippines with their families and their friends. So why did they move here? It’s time for a brief history lesson…

Why Is Everyone So Mad About The Philippine Midterm Elections?
Why Is Everyone So Mad About The Philippine Midterm Elections?

Gut instinct, I knew that the 2019 Philippine midterm elections that took place on Monday, May 13th would be a shitshow. But I hoped for the best anyway. The day after the elections, I woke up to check social media and was disappointed and angry but worse…I wasn’t at all surprised.

Your Classics Aren't My Classics! Deconstructing Literary Canon For Asian Americans
Your Classics Aren't My Classics! Deconstructing Literary Canon For Asian Americans

I grew up thinking that the most important books were written by white men and women. I was wrong. Entire generations of Asian Americans have been erased or misrepresented. It wasn’t that we were voiceless all these years. It’s that we weren’t being heard.

Dancing Queen: Interview With A Stripper
Dancing Queen: Interview With A Stripper

There is something about a woman who is willing to show off her body without shame that enrages a certain type of (terrible) person. And despite the ubiquity of strip clubs all over the country, so little is known about the workers inside. I talked to Tiffany* and she gave me the insider scoop.

People Power in DC: The National Summit for Human Rights & Democracy
People Power in DC: The National Summit for Human Rights & Democracy

Last weekend, I attended the National Summit for Human Rights and Democracy in the Philippines in Washington, D.C. More than 350 people from various organizations came from different cities across the United States to participate in one of the largest political summits gathering Filipinos to unite against the fascist Duterte administration and U.S. imperialism in the Philippines.

The Dark Arts Of Manipulating The Media
The Dark Arts Of Manipulating The Media

When trolls and media repression represent the dominant culture, how can we have faith that our news hasn't been manipulated for the sake of hits?

Join Me In DC April 6-8th
Join Me In DC April 6-8th

Join me in D.C. from April 6-8 for the National Summit for Human Rights and Democracy in the Philippines. I will be a speaker at the Defending Press Freedom panel.

One Night at Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel
One Night at Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel

One night at Live! Casino and Hotel in Baltimore. My review.

The Arrest of Maria Ressa and the Rise of Illiberal Democracy in the Philippines
The Arrest of Maria Ressa and the Rise of Illiberal Democracy in the Philippines

Aesthetic Distance condemns the recent arrest of Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of online news outlet, Rappler, and a vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's regime. 

Events in February 2019
Events in February 2019

If you are in the Baltimore/DC area this month, here are some events where you can find me!

Are Superhero And Comic Book Franchises Ruining The Film Industry?
Are Superhero And Comic Book Franchises Ruining The Film Industry?

With streaming services like Netflix producing Oscar-nominated masterpieces like Roma and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, what we are witnessing is a dismantling and changing of the guard in Hollywood that is on par with the end of the silent film era and the collapse of the studio system. In the meantime, Hollywood will continue to pump out franchise features and movie “events” to grab our attention and lure us out to the theaters.

The Backlash Against Marie Kondo is So Stupid (and Racist)
The Backlash Against Marie Kondo is So Stupid (and Racist)

Have we really progressed as a society when it comes to how we view Asian women? What is really behind the backlash against (very benign, very gentle, very sweet) Marie Kondo?

The AASLE 2019 Conference
The AASLE 2019 Conference

Yesterday was an amazing experience at the AASLE (African American Student Leadership Experience) conference in DC. I participated in a discussion panel about being an Asian American creative and facilitated a workshop with students from all over the country. I left feeling so inspired and motivated!

Events in January 2019
Events in January 2019

Happy New Year!! I can’t believe Aesthetic Distance is in its 5th year now! I hope everyone had a wonderful, restful holiday. I know I did. And now I’m ready to get back in action. Here are a few events that I’ll be hosting or am involved in this month.

The Best of 2018: My Greatest Hits
The Best of 2018: My Greatest Hits

As 2018 comes to an end, I had a look back at everything I wrote, shot, podcasted, and collaborated on this year and boy did I have a lot of projects. I learned so much and met so many amazing people. My brand is constantly evolving to become more and more of a community and providing a perspective not often found in mainstream media. And I wrote A LOT of essays.

Decolonize Your Bookshelves
Decolonize Your Bookshelves

My book club is coming soon. Get ready to decolonize your bookshelf in 2019. I hope to host some great, thought-provoking discussions and open people’s eyes to what they’ve been missing by relegating Asian American writing as “special interest” and therefore, inessential. To us Asians, these works are absolutely necessary to discovering our own identity and liberation.

Corporations That Encourage Charitable Giving Are Only Helping Themselves
Corporations That Encourage Charitable Giving Are Only Helping Themselves

Since it's Christmas, be wary of any corporation that encourages charity (like Walmart and countless universities across the U.S.). They could just, you know, pay their fucking employees a livable salary.

My Favorite Filipino Christmas (Pasko) Traditions
My Favorite Filipino Christmas (Pasko) Traditions

With the vast majority of Filipinos being Catholic, the most prominent holiday celebrated in the Philippines is Christmas (“Pasko” in Tagalog).

The Bmore Creatives Gallery Opening: December 13th
The Bmore Creatives Gallery Opening: December 13th

Thank you so, so much to The Bmore Creatives for naming me among the city's most influential figures. As part of this recognition, the above portrait of me will be on display on Dooby's gallery wall alongside an inspiring group of other Baltimore makers, artists, and movers and shakers.

We Need To Change Course, But What's That Mean?
We Need To Change Course, But What's That Mean?

During the Trump presidency, many Americans have found themselves desperately trying to not just point out the longstanding problems in our society but actually find pathways to fix them. But what does that mean?

Coming soon...The Aesthetic Distance Podcast
Coming soon...The Aesthetic Distance Podcast

I’ve been collaborating with so many of my friends and colleagues that I’ve met on this huge project of mine and it’s almost ready for launch! Get ready….

King of the Yees at CenterStage
King of the Yees at CenterStage

While the last event was about revitalizing the historic Chinatown neighborhood here in Baltimore, the event at Center Stage was about understanding where your parents came from and in doing so, discovering your own origin story.

The Oscars Have Always Been My Super Bowl And This Year Is No Different, Damnit
The Oscars Have Always Been My Super Bowl And This Year Is No Different, Damnit

Once autumn hits, my interest in going to the movies really starts to pick up. October is the beginning of what many people such as myself refer to as Oscar Season — typically beginning when summer blockbusters wrap up and ending on December 31, which is the eligibility cut-off.

Wearing More And Going Out More - November Events
Wearing More And Going Out More - November Events

Once the sun goes down, I have a hard time staying put. I’ve always been social and love to go out. If you’re like me, here are some events I’m involved in for this month.

Happy Glamoween 2018
Happy Glamoween 2018

Halloween is fun because it’s an excuse to wear a ton of makeup and for many of us more flamboyant types, a chance to finally be ourselves. Trust me, the rest of the year, we’re just toning it down.

Hanging Out In Baltimore - #DitchWithLyft
Hanging Out In Baltimore - #DitchWithLyft

This month me and Devin Allen are giving up our cars and taking Lyft everywhere we go as part of the #DitchWithLyft campaign, where we use transportation services like Lyft, Zipcar, bike sharing and mass transit to get around as part of a bolder step towards creating a better future for our cities, our planet and the next generation.

I'm Sharing My All-Time Favorite Scary Stories With You
I'm Sharing My All-Time Favorite Scary Stories With You

Let's change it up a little and have some fun.I can't stomach most horror movies and avoid watching them at all costs. But I LOVE reading scary stories.

October is Filipino American History Month
October is Filipino American History Month

If you follow me on Instagram (especially my Instagram Stories, where it ALL goes down), Twitter or Facebook, then you know that October is Filipino American History Month (FAHM) and across the nation, my fellow Pinoys and I have been celebrating, hosting events, boosting our favorite Pinoy artists, musicians, writers, and activists.

Ask Me Anything Part V
Ask Me Anything Part V

It’s that time again! Last July, I collected a bunch of questions from my readers and here are all of my answers!

Luck Be A Lady: Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel
Luck Be A Lady: Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel

GIRLS NIGHT OUT. It’s not girls night out unless you’ve got sparkly dresses, glitter, lots of makeup, selfies for Instagram, and…..dinner at David’s at Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel …followed by a show (we had the pleasure of seeing Thunder Down Under) …and lots of gambling afterwards!