Yue Yosemite Xu

22/02/2024

Modern dating is unprecedented; we are not in it to survive, we are in it for love. As we’re living longer, our relationships require more thought and purpose. (Can we really grow and evolve together?) And then, there’s the added complexity of growing up Asian, where dating and relationships were rarely discussed. One minute, our parents forbid us to date, and suddenly, they’re dropping hints about grandkids, completely skipping over the essential part of falling in love. It’s no wonder so many of us feel a little lost. But the good(ish) news is: nobody has dating figure out.

Thank you for the provocative, introspective and thoughtful conversation and . This episode of is now out!

Also thank you for making this happen 🙏🏼🙏🏼

07/11/2023

Every visit to Beijing, my motherland, leaves me with a mix of emotions—a smile and a stomachache. The city’s intriguing paradoxes are both bewildering and amusing:

🤔Young individuals eagerly await marriage to move away from their parents, yet after having kids, they invite their parents to live with them.

😷During Covid, masks were mandatory, yet the air was ridiculously clean. Now, due to the return of traffic and factories, masks are essential due to heavy pollution.

🫣There’s virtually no crime thanks to surveillance cameras everywhere, yet citizens have no freedom or privacy.

🤐Despite political unrest, an influx of Michelin star restaurants suddenly emerged. What a nice distraction!

🙃The cityscape offers striking contrasts: from living in a dumpster (see 9th photo) to breathtaking views (see last photo), both just right across the street from each other.

I will still forever love Beijing, the city that shaped the foundation of my identity 🇨🇳

27/09/2023

Holding summer hostage.

18/09/2023

Greece resuscitated my heart 💙🤍

*and I got really good at taking selfies. No tripod or strangers needed.

🌎 Athens-Mykonos-Paros-Crete-Santorini-Rhodes-Bodrum (Turkey) 🛥️ ✈️

18/08/2023

Laguna Beach draws in a whopping 6 million visitors every year, many hoping to take a picture in this very spot. Meanwhile, I'm just cruising in on a Tuesday. It's like a life lesson, you know? People go to great lengths, overcoming obstacles, just to be where you already are. And all you have to do is just show up as yourself. I'm here, embracing this spot, learning to appreciate it, even though I could chill here any day of the week.

Thank you for capturing this moment. 💜

06/01/2023

Paris truly captured my heart this 3rd time around. It was a magical start to our mother-daughter trip! Some highlights:
💜 the views at the top of Galeries Lafayette
💜 all of the Christmas decorations in every crevice of the city
💜the ridiculous lines outside of every Chanel store EVERY SINGLE DAY
💜 having fish quenelles for the first time 🤤
💜 the most delicious vegetarian crepes I’ve ever had
💜 a beautiful, no frills meal at Restaurant Eels
💜 THE PEOPLE! Maybe it was because I was with my mom but we met some of the kindest and warmest people on earth. Maybe Parisians have gone soft 🤷🏻‍♀️

Now I finally understand why people fail in love with Paris.

16/06/2022

In case you've been seeing this recently...yes..it's me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tj-3iti4hQ

16/06/2022