In Fine Company

The Perez Hilton of Asian American blogs (with far more captivating and newsworthy posts though), Angry Asian Man has come out with a list of "30 Most Influential Asian Americans Under 30"

He's cited designer Alexander Wang, presidential assistant Eugene Kang and rocker Karen O in the list. I was amused to read that a couple of friends and acquaintances have also landed on the list.

But I was especially excited to find that two of my editors (and friends) have made the honorable mentions list next to the likes of Utada Hikaru and Daniel Henney. Congrats, Michelle and Ada!
Michelle is my managing editor at KoreAm Journal and Ada at Asia Pacific Arts. They're both talented, hardworking, ambitious mentors and amazing young women. I can only hope to reach their status in the near future.

Make room for me on your list next year, Angry Asian Man.

Ok, for serious, no more blogging for a couple more days.

Until then!

Feedback

Woke up this morning to a pleasant surprise in the form of a buzz on my blackberry signaling that I had received an email from one of my editors at APA:

"Hey J,

You might find this interesting:

http://alpha-asian.blogspot.com/2009/02/dats-fine-with-me.html

I don't like that the blogger calls you a "college reporter" but dat's fine since he shows you much love.  and deservedly too.  Ada's probably told you how good your article is and I definitely have to second it and more.  The piece was engaging from intro to freak ending.  I love how you play the straight man to his lunacy.  Worked out great."