Category Archives: Lifestyles

Paper Star Earrings

As kids, we loved folding paper stars out of strips of paper. Each folded star was put into a jar, and the filled jar was then used as an immobile decoration that gathered dust on our desk. Instead of just … Continue reading

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Chef’n Garlic Zoom Chopper

As a kitchen warrior, we fear little in the culinary corner or the home and as a human being  we are no stranger to cute knick-knacks. Now we have the Garlic Zoom by Chef’n ($14.95), our new favorite kitchen toy that is the homogenous … Continue reading

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Taka the Ninja iPad Leather Case

Here at GASP!, we’ve long been part of the debate about pirates versus ninjas. Some months ago, we offered a pirate keychain but now we’ve found something bigger and better: this Taka the Ninja iPad Leather Case ($55.50). Handstitched from … Continue reading

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A Response Piece to This American Life’s Monologue on Chinese Factory Life

Listening to “Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory” on NPR’s This American Life left my thoughts in a maelstrom. I was excited because I knew what he was talking about and I agreed. I was flustered because I wanted to … Continue reading

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Wireless Mouse by Jonny Wan

As kids, we loved books like the I Spy series, which required you to find various items hidden in a detailed scene. This Wireless Mouse by Jonny Wan ($29.99) reminds us of a grown-up version of that. Jonny Wan’s images … Continue reading

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Religion and Depression in Asian Youth

No matter how often Religion and Depression in Asian Youth – a topic that was blogged on 8Asians three years ago – is blogged about, written, or discussed, I’m not so sure we’ll come to a concrete, definitive conclusion. But … Continue reading

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Personalized Wire Name Necklace

Necklaces are always simple and precious gifts that we all love to receive on any occasion. Fabulouswire on Etsy has made it easier to give away necklaces on the holidays with Custom Personalized Wire Name Necklaces ($16.99). The customizing and … Continue reading

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Asian American DIY: The Kitchen Exhaust Fan

If you’ve lived around Asian American immigrant households, especially Chinese ones, you’re already familiar with one side effect this has in the kitchen: There’s grease everywhere. It builds up over time, and it seems like no matter how much you … Continue reading

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Wafu Japanese Vinaigrette

A New Year means a new diet and an easy way to make dieting easier is accompanying a nice salad with a good dressing. These Wafu Japanese Vinaigrettes ($20.00 for a 4-pack of 9.8 oz bottles) puts a new spin … Continue reading

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How To Be A Bad Asian: Flunk Your (Native) Language Course

Life is hard enough as an Asian. Not all of us can get perfect SAT scores, graduate from medical school or trick out a Honda Civic. The pressure to embrace our culture remains but sometimes, we just don’t want to. How … Continue reading

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MongQ Thai Tran “Le Rêve” 2012 Calendar

A new year means a new calendar and with 2012 supposedly being the last year, you might as well make this one count. This “Le Reve” 2012 Calendar by MongQThaiTran ($10.00) is straight out of any guy’s dream. And when … Continue reading

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Year of the Dragon Sterling Charm Bracelet

Transitioning to a new year also means a transition in the Chinese zodiac year.  This year is the year of the dragon.  Whether or not you were born during the year of the dragon, this Year of the Dragon Sterling … Continue reading

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