The Tragicomedy of Being the Only Asian in a Small Town

So, you’re the only Asian person in a small town. Congratulations, you’ve just become a local celebrity, a walking stereotype, and the go-to cultural ambassador for an entire continent! No pressure, right? Sure, it’s a unique experience, but let’s be honest: being the only one of anything in a homogenous environment can get, well, a little lonely — and downright awkward. Now, let me clarify: this isn’t my story. I grew up in a bustling, diverse city where people from different backgrounds were as common as avocado toast at a millennial brunch. But I’ve heard enough stories from friends to know that being the only Asian in a small town is like being a Sriracha bottle in a sea of mayonnaise. Spicy, yet oddly out of place. <a href="https://medium.com/asian-mosaic/the-tragicomedy-of-being-the-only-asian-in-a-small-town-4ce61987ec4f">Website</a>