In the last two weeks of May, we took the time to connect inward and invited our staff to share how they choose to take care of themselves. Though everyone has their own experiences, we found some trends in their responses that highlight the similarities in their stories, some of which may resonate with you.

Have we ever been pushed to the point where the intrusive thoughts start feeling like our best and only way out? Writer and director Ran Ran Wang’s I THINK ABOUT KILLING YOU is an intense and addictive sports thriller about Dani (Tiana Le), captain of a Division 1 collegiate rowing team, and her recurring fantasies about killing her abusive coach. When the coach (Bridget Regan) pushes the team further and further past the brink of exhaustion, Dani needs to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice in exchange for greatness.

Plants bring so much life into a home, literally and figuratively. They add touches of color to every corner of the house and come in a variety of shapes, scents, and textures that both brighten and decorate. Here are some Asian plants I would consider starting out with if you’ve been trying to kickstart that plant girl era!

I had the pleasure of interviewing Han, who I met over a decade ago in music theory class in college, over Zoom one April afternoon. Han spoke about how the Oscars performance was a full-circle cultural moment, what it’s like to be an Asian American woman in the film industry, and what it takes to stay aligned with your dreams.