[{"id":1,"message":"Congratulations on your graduation Christina and wishing you all the very best! ","author":"Vihaan, Snehal, Ashwin","created_at":"2024-05-07 19:46:13","approved":true},{"id":2,"message":"Congratulations on your graduation Christina and wishing you all the very best! ","author":"Vihaan, Snehal, Ashwin","created_at":"2024-05-07 19:47:28","approved":true},{"id":3,"message":"When you started, I could fit underneath the legs of your chair, and when you finish I'll still be trying to fit underneath your chair. 🐾","author":"Ash","created_at":"2024-05-07 19:52:36","approved":true},{"id":4,"message":"Sweet amazing Christina! I met you when you first started and I can’t believe it’s the end (of this journey anyway). Can’t wait to celebrate with you. ","author":"Kate & Moumou","created_at":"2024-05-07 23:14:30","approved":true},{"id":5,"message":"Congratulations Christina!!! It's amazing to see you graduate and wishing you all the best for whatever life brings your way!","author":"Magda","created_at":"2024-05-07 23:36:11","approved":true},{"id":6,"message":"Congratulations sister! Being the first in the family to earn a PhD is sure a one-of-a-kind achievement. Wishing you the best in your future endeavours. The doctorate is only one among many wins.","author":"Nick & Kikuko","created_at":"2024-05-07 23:54:42","approved":true},{"id":7,"message":"You are an inspiring ball of fiery wit and I cannot wait to see you turn your wisdom up to 11 post-graduation with a smile on your doctoral face!","author":"Lynda","created_at":"2024-05-07 23:57:10","approved":true},{"id":8,"message":"Congrats on finally becoming a doctor, but not that kind of doctor =P. Let's get more boba!!!","author":"Peter T","created_at":"2024-05-08 02:11:32","approved":true},{"id":9,"message":"Congratulations, Christina!! (OR should I call you Dr. Christina Chung? 😏 What an accomplishment to getting your PhD! The world better hold on as you'll be changing the world one step at a time. Let's celebrate soon with boba and good eats! ","author":"Lily & Peter","created_at":"2024-05-08 02:21:23","approved":true},{"id":10,"message":"Congratulations Christina!! We're so inspired by your dedication and accomplishment!","author":"Will & Andrea","created_at":"2024-05-08 02:24:40","approved":true},{"id":11,"message":"Congrats Christina!!! Hope you have a wonderful journey after PhD graduation. 🥰🥰","author":"Gift&Bank","created_at":"2024-05-08 14:48:00","approved":true},{"id":12,"message":"Girl. I’m always proud of you - in all the seasons we’ve walked through! And this is just another shining moment. The hours and days might be hard.. but the overall achievement is worth it and so monumental! Love you. Praying for these last days you need to push through! Can’t wait to celebrate this accomplishment! ","author":"Jenn ","created_at":"2024-05-08 14:55:33","approved":true},{"id":13,"message":"Congratulations my dearest BB on your graduation becoming a doctor! I’m always proud of you n wishing you all the best🎉🥰👍","author":"Mom Angela","created_at":"2024-05-08 16:32:27","approved":true},{"id":14,"message":"YOU’RE KICKASS, STRONG, RESILIENT, INCREDIBLE, GORGEOUS!!! Today is your day!! 😍 You’re doing amazing things! I love you 💓","author":"Victoria Chan","created_at":"2024-05-08 16:34:16","approved":true},{"id":15,"message":"You got this! Congrats on all the hard work and the effort you’ve put in! The Doctor is IN!","author":"Melie ","created_at":"2024-05-08 16:35:09","approved":true},{"id":16,"message":"Your journey is an inspiration. Just a few moments left till your next chapter. You got this!","author":"Charna","created_at":"2024-05-08 16:38:22","approved":true},{"id":17,"message":"You got this!! Grateful for the impact you’ve already had on a generation of college students and excited about the impact you’ll have on countless more in the future!! They are so blessed","author":"Doobu Daddy","created_at":"2024-05-08 17:38:26","approved":true},{"id":18,"message":"may you be fueled with the fire of a thousand suns my dear friend 💕 the ways you move and think and speak are so needed. you can do this!! it will get done because you need to!! 加油 & 화이팅!!","author":"pauline","created_at":"2024-05-08 19:05:10","approved":true},{"id":19,"message":"You are unstoppable. You are resilient. You are intelligent. You are the speediest typist I’ve ever seen. You have an amazing way of distilling information to show the most important things to the layperson and expert alike. You are skilled at this academia thing. Almost there! ","author":"Ritsya","created_at":"2024-05-08 19:24:32","approved":true},{"id":20,"message":"You amazing, kickass, sassy, 靚姐師奶 - it is time to sit and take in your accomplishments!! Congratulations!! Let’s celebrate!!","author":"Terri Chan","created_at":"2024-05-09 00:38:57","approved":true},{"id":21,"message":"Congratulations, Novena, on achieving your PhD! We have watched you, and cheered for you, on your dedication and hard work. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment as you embark on an exciting new chapter in your life journey!! ","author":"Your doting cousin, Rosanna xoxoxo","created_at":"2024-05-09 01:35:55","approved":true},{"id":22,"message":"Christina,You are such a a stellar thinker, writer and person. It has been so wonderful to have you in this long and painful journey. So grateful for food and travel keeping us sane. I'm all of this and excited for all that is to come for you! ","author":"Ananya ","created_at":"2024-05-09 02:31:17","approved":true},{"id":24,"message":"Christina, your dedication and perseverance during these final weeks of your PhD journey are truly inspiring! These last few weeks must be really hard and exhausting, burnout is real. I can hear the soundtrack to this website \"Living on a Prayer\" by Bon Jovi. :) Sending you all the positive vibes and support you need to power through! 💪🌟","author":"Oxana","created_at":"2024-05-09 04:17:02","approved":true},{"id":25,"message":"Doctor Boba, you are inspiring in so many ways! This dissertation is no match for your tenacity and brilliance. You're almost there, 加油!!","author":"Karen","created_at":"2024-05-09 23:05:42","approved":true},{"id":26,"message":"Christina,You're working hard on your dissertation defense, and I know it's extremely tough. But remember, it's just a small part of your life. A bright future awaits in a month. Hang in there, we're here for you.Let me share a song with you.強人是你 能飛天遁地其實你了不起 假使你永不說不能做到!強人是你 能頂天立地 如敗倒 再掙起永沒言死 才是活著的真理!","author":"Zoe","created_at":"2024-05-10 00:09:28","approved":true},{"id":27,"message":"Wowowow, Christina, you are in the final stretch! Rooting for you and looking forward to celebrating you!","author":"Aya","created_at":"2024-05-10 01:59:11","approved":true},{"id":29,"message":"Congrats Christina!!! 👏👏👏 So happy for you! Can’t wait to see what the next adventure brings  ","author":"Seth ","created_at":"2024-05-10 21:56:00","approved":true},{"id":30,"message":"Thesis may come and thesis may go but make sure to hang on to that lovely smile😄","author":"Manohar","created_at":"2024-05-11 23:35:18","approved":true},{"id":31,"message":"Congrats Christina! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for both of you (Singapore 👀). ","author":"Winnie ","created_at":"2024-05-13 09:49:54","approved":true},{"id":33,"message":"Dear Stina-ji!  Seeing the rich purple cap, velvet appliqué, and fist under your smiling face, I picture all strength and knowledge you have and the brilliant places it'll lead to...Thank you so much for sharing your work with me. You've explored these proactive connections such as the relationship between mall art galleries and coloniality or the Han female middleclass and southeast Asian laborers. I found myself feeling so many mixed emotions as you broke down these structural and political forces using research, analysis, autoethnography, and passion.  I can't wait to hear about the thoughts and questions that pop up in people and places now and in the future as your work is circulated. Congrats on the degree and committing yourself to this rich work,Lela P.S. Rob was wondering if you did all your writing at the kotatsu or  if you had to do a lot on-the-go like on the café car of a train or something. P.P.S. wishing you love and time to party and relax","author":"Lela and Rob","created_at":"2024-05-24 14:26:07","approved":true}]