Table of Contents
ENTERTAINMENT Priscilla Ahn Celebrates the Gawky Girl Why the shameless confessionals of this once-awkward teen have captured the hearts of many loyal fans An Interview with Bestselling Writer Lisa See This NYT favorite shares the key to penning hook-line-and-sinker stories that come to life
BEAUTY Haircuts for Every Face Shape How to determine your shape and find a great cut, plus Mochi’s favorite salons for Asian hair How to Fix the Six Biggest Beauty Mishaps Easy ways to erase your most common beauty blunders, panic-free
FASHION Aimee Cho’s Trench Coat Fairy Tale The story behind the label of a former Vogue assistant The Daily Obsession Editor Carolyn Hsu on Finding Her Own Path How one marketing department hire built her very own fashion blog empire
FOOD Mochi’s Guide to the Top Ten Asian Food Trucks How food trucks have revolutionized the way we eat, and where to find the yummiest grub Five Incredible Dishes Invented By Mistake These kitchen accidents have changed food as we know it
HEALTH Can Yoga Be Life-Changing? How one girl changed her life by turning from drugs to downward dogs Actress Lynn Chen’s Advice on Getting Thicker (Dumpling) Skin A big-screen beauty shares her battle with binge eating and anorexia Why School Lunches Are More Than Just a Health Issue A good diet doesn’t just make make you healthy—it makes you richer and happier, too
COLLEGE Mochi Advice: Landing Your Dream Job How to be prepared, impress the important people, and avoid a professional oops moment Everything You Need to Know About Studying Abroad in Beijing A study abroad student dishes on the city’s best spots and advises on visiting or living in China How I Survived Getting Rejected By My First-Choice College For one Mochi writer, being turned down was the best thing that happened to her
RELATIONSHIPS Mochi Asks: What’s your biggest romance “oops” moment? Six boys share their classic romantic blunders—plus our advice on how to deal

Dear readers,

Mistakes are inevitable. Whether it’s something as big as oversleeping the day of a big test or as small as forgetting your umbrella during a rainstorm—like I did today—they’re an unavoidable part of life and should be treated as such. That’s why we’ve chosen to celebrate things that have gone wrong, so to speak, in our “Oops” issue.

I’ll never forget the day I received the rejection email from my first-choice college, after an early decision deferral. I felt as if the four years of hard work I’d put into high school were a complete waste. Of course, I ended up falling in love with the school I eventually went to, and earned my journalism degree, something my first choice didn’t even offer. I know I’m not the only one with this story. In this issue, one Mochi writer tells us why getting rejected from her dream school turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to her.

Aside from celebrating mistakes—did you know that chocolate chip cookies were invented when a recipe went awry?—we also have stories that will help you fix and avoid them. Need a quick way to fix eyeliner that’s gone askew? Or make sure you don’t blow a big interview? We’ve got you covered.

Also in this issue, we’re featuring some incredible women who have overcome obstacles to find their passions in life. Cover girl Priscilla Ahn has had her music featured on hit series like Grey’s Anatomy—yet she manages to stay true to herself, singing songs about being geeky that tug directly at our heartstrings. Former Vogue assistant Aimee Cho worked in TV and print before she started designing the perfect trench coats. I spent years looking for one that didn’t drown out my short frame until I stumbled upon Gryphon’s mini trench.

Finally, if there’s one story you can’t miss, it’s our top ten Asian food truck list. Meals on wheels have taken over the dining scene, and we’ve noticed tons of new takes on Asian food offered at these trucks. Make sure to track down one of our favorites for lunch soon—I guarantee it won’t be a mistake.

Steph

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