“Anything less than 100 percent on an assignment is an Asian fail.”

Hear that a lot.

Sometimes, even say it myself too.

I hate it when my grade is connected to my ethnicity.

“You have an A-?! Get your act together, girl, you’re Asian!”

Offense taken on the inside.

Nothing showing on the outside.

Insults streaming in my brain.

Racist? Maybe. Biased? Sure.

So what if I have an A-?

So what if I didn’t get 100 percent?

I couldn’t care any less.

So why do you ask?

Is my grade yours?

Do you worry for my future?

I hope not. It’s annoying, and it’s MY life.

Stop bothering me

Because I’m Asian.

Just leave me alone.

I still couldn’t care as long as it’s good enough for me. (Which it is)

There’s no point in pointing out to me my flaws.

No point in telling me I’m not perfect.

I already know.

And your wasting your breath.

Yup.

I don’t care about what YOU say.

I’m happy with myself the way I am.

And you can’t change that.