I love to create

The earliest recollection I have of my career aspirations was wanting to be an inventor. I loved to dream and draw out the crazy things I'd imagine, like a boat-car-plane.

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I laughed, I cried, I felt inspired

Crazy Rich Asians came out, and for the first time in my life, I feel seen.

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The (Young) Woman I Wanted to Be

I started to redefine myself through my own eyes by my own standards. No longer comparing myself to others, I took notice of my own life's highlights and the only person I care about sharing it with is myself.

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Hackathon Thoughts

Good design is more than just looking good; it's being good.

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Illustration: San Luis Obispo Map

A visual love letter to my college town, this map of San Luis Obispo highlights some of my favorite spots in this charming happy city.

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Salt Lake Serenity

On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.

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Redwood City Wedding: Eden + Reda

A warm summer evening in the midst of family, friends, and nothing but love.

A trip back SLOme

You don't know what you got until it's gone.

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Summertime and the living is easy

Every local and exotic fruit you could imagine in the form of buds and flowers sit on the tips of tree branches, patiently growing and waiting for their harvest.

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Ashley Chloe Summer Campaign

Summer's coming, and what better way to welcome my favorite season than do a fashion shoot? I got to art direct, produce, and shoot Ashley Chloe's summer campaign.

Nostalgia

I remember all those shoots and think back to a time when I was busting ass but having the time of my life. I was unapologetically owning 100% of who I was: a passionate girl who may have been foolish but knew what she love and did what she loved.

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F8: Facebook Developer Conference & Hackathon Experience

Attended a developer conference was humbling and eye-opening. I also got to participate in a hackathon where we built a digital platform for the immigrant community.