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Promises
Read More: PromisesOn May 2, 2017, I cried twice. The first time I cried was when I presented the introduction to my research study (“The Experiences of Asian Immigrant Women: Journeys into Corporate Leadership”); one that I had been working on for the past eight years of my life. The second time I cried was at the…
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What’s next?
Read More: What’s next?No one really knows the answer to this question. What I’ve learned through the years is that while you can make plans, create to-do lists, and draft detailed timelines, life has a way of shifting or augmenting everything you set out to do. At this point, I can’t think of one thing in my life…
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It’s a dog’s life.
Read More: It’s a dog’s life.If the concept of reincarnation exists, I would like to return as a dog. Specifically, I would like to come back as Butters and Rosie. As I sit back and watch these two furry animals, I can’t help but wonder what is on their minds. Do they have a sense of self? Do they understand…
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Noise…less
Read More: Noise…lessThe unique thing about living in New York City is the constant activity, surrounding us daily. This can enliven, but it also drains the spirit. I recently looked at a map that highlighted the level of noise pollution in New York and its boroughs. Most of the city lit up. There was hardly a spot…
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Adventurer
Read More: AdventurerApril 9, 2014, would have been my Dad’s 79th birthday. It was also a few months following my Dad’s passing. On that day, I packed up Butters and Bambi and set off to a new life in Seattle. At the time, I told my Mom that I would always take off an adventure on my…
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Light
Read More: LightBloodshot eyes, they open, I wake up, write, go to work, work, come home, write, sleep and start over. This is my life as I write the last chapter of my doctoral dissertation entitled, The Experiences of Asian Immigrant Women: Journeys into Corporate Leadership. My research journey began eight years ago as I sought answers…
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Year in Review
Read More: Year in ReviewWe’ve crossed over into the year 2017. How did your New Year’s Eve go? For me, there wasn’t a big party or champagne or confetti. Instead, I spent a quiet evening with loved ones (Jay, Rosie and Butters). I also spent time reflecting on the past twelve months and imagined what may be on the…
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Reflections on Loss and Love: Leaving Santa Barbara
Read More: Reflections on Loss and Love: Leaving Santa BarbaraI miss my neighborhood in Santa Barbara, California. For 18 months, I called West Beach my home. The apartment was more than a place to live; it felt more like a sanctuary. After a few years of personal turmoil, I moved there, chasing my dream of living by the beach. I fulfilled that dream by living…