Jan
Wow, I was really suprised to come across this site -- pleasantly suprised to know that such a thing exists. I'm a female "hapa" (half Asian, half White). Some people, especially if they are not very observant, think that I am white. Some people think I am Mexican or Native American, but I am very light-skinned. Usually Asians are the only people who recognize that I am Eurasian. Most whites think that I am white. That other people hardly ever know what I "am" has been very frustrating for me, because it leaves me with a vague sense of self-identity. Not that I am dependent on others to tell me who I am, but I am proud of my Asian descent and I would like to be recognized for it. I am closer to that side of the family. Plus every since I was young I've had problems with people, even "friends," making fun of Asians or saying bad things about Asians in front of me, and I never know if it is directed at me or not. Anyone ever have that problem? But most of all, I'd like to be recognized for who I am, rather than for who people think I am. I am tired of people thinking that you have to look a certain way to fit in to certain categories. It will be a great day in the U.S. when everyone is so mixed that racial categories will no longer matter. I am over 30, but most biracial people seem to be younger than me. So, I'd like to meet other biracial people esp. those over 30. Please feel free to write to me.