My Blog
April 18, 2025
Freediving in Kona: My Path to Assistant Instructor with FII
Last year, I did the FII Level 1 Instructor Week in Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, my sinuses didn’...
March 23, 2025
Redefining Success
A while ago, I was invited by Interstride to give a talk for international students. I didn’t wa...
February 15, 2025
When Validation Drives the Bus
In my last journal, I talked about the project that energized me at work. I found an opportunity t...
February 9, 2025
Beyond the 9-to-5: Uncovering My Deeper Why
Last year, I considered moving from data science to product management. I wasn’t driven by a deep-se...
February 5, 2025
Starting Therapy Again
So, I started therapy again.
In 2023, I had five therapy sessions through my company’s benefits. Wh...
February 1, 2025
I Don’t Hate People—I Love People
Earlier last year, I had a revelation about my social life. For the longest time, I thought I was an...
January 25, 2025
Yes, I Finally Had an Emotional Outburst
A few days ago, I found a listing for a two-story live/work apartment that seemed perfect for my tea...
January 25, 2025
My First Tea Social
On Thursday, I hosted my very first tea social—an idea that sparked just two weeks ago. I’m so glad ...
January 23, 2025
Presence, Love, and Connection
On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the co-owners of West China Tea House. He welcomed...
January 23, 2025
Momentum at -3°C: My First Half Marathon
On January 19th, I finished my first half marathon. It was an unforgettable day—a frigid -3°C (that ...
January 17, 2025
Lessons from Conversations
A couple of weeks ago, I reached out to Tea at Shiloh, and to my surprise, one of the owners kin...
January 17, 2025
The Beginning of Something Beautiful
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to seriously explore an idea that’s been lingering in the back of m...