Author Archive for Annie Kim
In Love and War
ever imagined I would have my own Love & Relationship Column in a university newspaper. Since this will be my final love column, I am going to give you two cents worth of my roller coaster love life. Everything I thought I knew about romantic love turned out to be wrong. Being the hopeless romantic [...]
In Love and War
The start of a new romantic relationship should be the easiest. Both parties are on their best behavior. Sparks fly. You constantly laugh at each other’s jokes. Every hangout seems like a date night. When all that is said and done, you start to become comfortable with one another. That is when the conflicts begin. [...]
In Love and War
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Rawrence. There were a few things in life that Rawrence truly loved, which included video games, rocking out on his guitar, playing basketball and eating sandwiches. Rawrence had a deep love for sandwiches. You see, Rawrence lived a simple life. Day in and out, his monotonous [...]
In Love and War: Dealbreakers
Love is a choice. This is a lesson I have learned within the past year and it will be a lesson I will continue to try and comprehend day by day with the person I love. What I mean by love being a choice is that the honeymoon stage between you and your lover will [...]
In Love And War
Looking for love? Too bad there isn’t an app for it. Or a barcode scanner where a detailed description of someone who you may be interested in would automatically pop up on your smart phone. I am truly grateful this does not exist because this is where our communication skills, heart and mind come out [...]
Does Age Matter?
When it comes to romantic relationships, many aspects come to play: attraction, chemistry, personality, family. Does age really matter? 15. 27. 42. Some say age is just a number. There are plenty of couples with a 10-year age gap who are very happy and satisfied. There are others who go their separate ways after testing [...]
My Imperfect Plans
Recently in one of my education classes, my professor assigned us a water color art project. As I sat there with my brush at hand, I recall being overwhelmed by the multiple colors on my pallet and the blank sheet of ivory paper in front of me. You see, normally I am good at this [...]
A Former ‘Eater in NYC
Life is full of adventures. As we often become consumed with tests, papers and our monotonous daily routines, we forget what it’s like to take a leap of faith and run with our dreams, thoughts or anything, for that matter. I have a good friend, Michael Chin, a UC Irvine literary journalism alumnus who reminds [...]
God Doesn’t Make Ugly
Part I “You’re a fucking demon. Get out of here! Go!” she screamed violently, as she grasped the wheels to push her forward chasing after him. He suddenly slowed down and turned his wheel to the right towards her. He grabbed a fistful of her brown, tangled hair that was half clipped up. His other [...]
Paper Books and Memories
By Annie Kim Staff Writer The other day, I carefully picked up the sample displayed Nook book on the stand, letting it sit in my hands as the solid plastic looking cover stared back at me. Then, I picked up my hard cover copy of the “Love You Forever” book written by Robert Munsch. I [...]
