… stays (mostly) in Vegas (because I didn’t take as many pictures this time). I brought my boyfriend there this past weekend to celebrate his 40th birthday, and it was nice to disconnect a bit/not worry about documenting the entire trip. We stayed at Vdara Hotel & Spa (a smoke-free resort without…
Abiquiu, New Mexico: Fuji X100V
On a recent trip to Abiquiu, New Mexico, I decided to leave my heavy DSLR at home and get back to the basics. I’ve loved Fuji’s X series digital cameras since their first X100 through the most recent X100V. I’ve always chosen to shoot in RAW and use Adobe Lightroom presets to…
A Brief History of Racism in Southlake
A brief history of racism in #Southlake @Carrollisd ? #flashbackfriday #texashistory #HB3979 “By the 1860s, there were lots of things around here for settlers to fight- illness, insects, hardship, Comanche Indians, and starting in 1861, the Yankees.” (Images of America: Southlake by Connie Cooley and the Southlake Historical Society) Early Southlake settler…
Why I Can’t Support Justin Chon’s Film “Blue Bayou”
As someone who has advocated strongly for Asian American representation in media as well as passage of the Adoptee Citizenship Act, I wanted to support Justin Chon’s Blue Bayou film. Although skeptical about a non-adoptee leading this project, I hoped they had done the proper legwork and community outreach to tell this critical story…
I Bought a New Ukulele
I bought a new ukulele this week. She arrived today, in pristine (albeit, out-of-tune) condition. I upgraded from my beloved “Surf Green” Fender Venice Soprano with which I first learned to play. One of many new pandemic hobbies picked up over the past year. I chose this particular model, because it came…
Hello Blog, My Old Friend
Dearest Blog, What a strange season it has been. Despite my prolonged absence, I have not forgotten you. Since the beginning of this journey, you’ve housed so many memories. Given me a space to look back and reflect. Lately though, I’ve been learning how to be present. And imagining my future. The…