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If something cool happened during the week or I find an interesting story to write about, I’ll write it here. This is pretty much an “anything and everything” type blog :). For each blog post, I try to share something related to self improvement and growth mindset.

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consistency over intensity
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Consistency over Intensity

One of the sports that I don’t do consistently but still enjoy a lot is rock climbing. I decided to go rock climbing the week first I got back to…
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A Chinese + American + Mexican Thanksgiving

Happy Late Thanksgiving! I hope everybody had a great holiday. If you got the chance to spend time with family and friends, that’s awesome. If you got the chance to…
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I finally squat 225lb.

After roughly 3000 reps of squatting, I could finally squat 225lb. I set this as a goal about 4 years ago when I first started weight lifting. The journey has…
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Impress yourself before impressing others.

I just signed up for another coed doubles beach volleyball league on Sundays. I was able to find a partner last minute and take the last spot in the league,…
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Grand Canyon, Sedona, and the art of being alone

The feelings of being alone slowly started creeping in as I drove off from the airport. I had just dropped off my college friend. It had been a while since…
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My first volleyball competition win!

Your boy landed his first volleyball win!!! I played in a small 4 v 4 volleyball tournament set up by Phoenix beach last Friday. 6 teams. 24 players draw (meaning…
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you're not weak
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You’re not weak if can’t work when you’re sick.

I got a mild stomach flu this past week. It was from probably a combination of work stress and eating Chinese food I brought back from home. If anybody has…
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The Christmas holiday is getting kinda boring, and I’m not okay with that

85°C Bakery Cafe, which is a Taiwanese based bakery, held its grand opening in Chandler, PHX last week. The grand opening was so hype that the line to get drinks…
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When traveling gets rough…

Imagine this: You are going on a trip with one of your closest friends from college. You guys planned this trip a month ago and created a schedule with details…
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My first AVP Event!

I went to my first AVP (Association of Volleyball Players) event. They hosted the championships in Phoenix and I went with a couple of friends from my coed doubles volleyball…
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I had a blast volunteering at an elementary school I had a blast volunteering at an elementary school this past week! Helped some third graders practice their math with an Easter egg hunt. These third graders have made me wonder if I can find my sense of childlike wonder again. That natural curiosity and openness. #easter #childlikeliving #linkinbio
Aery is the only coffee shop where I've happily fi Aery is the only coffee shop where I've happily finished an unsweetened latte in one sitting. It wasn't that I couldn't take it to go. It was just that good. The latte spoke for itself. I'll be back for the championship series coffee. #linkinbio #busancoffee #aerycoffee
I had a whole bunch of fun serving dumplings at Fo I had a whole bunch of fun serving dumplings at FoodieLand Phoenix for @littledingscafe! Worked with some awesome people and learned a lot about serving and working with others! Also had some interesting customer interactions...all of which you can read on the blog! #linkinbio
What a way to finish the last wedding of the year. What a way to finish the last wedding of the year. Congratulations to Robert and Hong! I'm honored to have been there for your special day! Your wedding was beautiful in its simplicity and deeply meaningful. The traditional Cathlotic elements made it feel intimate. Your reception was the hottest spot in Houston that night. I wish you guys so much strength, love, and patience for this next chapter of your lives! #linkinbio
Tried out Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the first time! Tried out Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the first time! Thanks for showing me the ropes Camilo :).  Not as bad as I thought. I definitely was nervous for how uncomfortable and painful it would be - that's how it is with most things you try for the first time.  Jiu-jitsu is definitely on the list of things to pick up in the near future :) #linkinbio
Congratulations Tiff and Dan! Your wedding ceremon Congratulations Tiff and Dan! Your wedding ceremony was beautiful. Your vows were a heartfelt testament to your commitment to a life filled with joy, integrity, and laughter. It was a time of celebration. It was a time of reminiscence. I cannot wait to see what this next chapter of life has in store for you guys! #linkinbio
To be honest, I have no idea how I've made it this To be honest, I have no idea how I've made it this far.  Absolutely thankful to have these friends here to celebrate getting to 30. This is just a small snapshot of who I am thankful to and for.  There's many other people not in this picture who have made me a better person. Thank you for letting me share this absolutely crazy life with you!  Thank you to those who reached out to wish me a Happy Birthday.  I'm absolutely terrified of what's to come in this next decade.  Cheers!
rock climbing has taught me a lot about how to sol rock climbing has taught me a lot about how to solve problems. It's also taught me how I have trust issues with my own legs and feet. #linkinbio

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