Mar 2, 2022
Today marks the begining of a journey I've been planning for years. A road trip that spans both coasts, taking me from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles and back. I pan on seeing as much of the country as I can, meeting new people, connecting with old friends, eating new foods and creating unforgettable memoriers. Here's a...
Mar 26, 2021
One year ago today, my Uncle Charlie passed. Today I wanted to talk about the man he was, his influence on me, and the legacy that he's leaving for others.
Mar 23, 2021
With the killings of eight people in Atlanta (six of whom were Asian women) fresh on my mind, I speak about my mixed-race ethnicity, how I've been complicit in erasing my own culture, and how invisibility has harmed Asian culture in America. I end by promising myself to always be proud of my heritage, and by giving...
Nov 3, 2020
Today is Election Day 2020, and what better time to talk about what the American dream means to me? I spend a few minutes talking about what the promise of America is as I see it, and how my family's roots in immigration and education were able to manifest something greater than what they had before.
Oct 26, 2020
It's not everyday you can say you did something truly life changing. However, that's exactly what I did on Thursday, October 22, 2020. After living with severe nearsightedness for most of my life, I had a procedure done that was able to correct that disability. No, it wasn't LASIK. It was Toric ICL, or an implantable...