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...