I was one of the few people born and raised in Los Angeles County, California. In an area where many would call the “real Chinatown” or “Little Taiwan”: Hacienda Heights. I spent my college years outside of LA in Riverside where I found great surprising joy in the ‘simple life’. The years after college was …
Wowowow! I just teared up of joy and pride of my hometown Hacienda Heights watching the “Colima Road” youtube video. Colima road would be the famous road that runs through to Rowland Heights & Diamond Bar. I grew up on this road. My elementary, junior & high school was around there. After school, my dad …
Paddle Boarding in Marina del Rey Stand-Up Paddle Boarding aka “SUP” has become a very popular trend these days, though it originated back to the 1960’s from beach boys in Waikiki, Hawaii. SUP is a less demanding sport than surfing, fit for all ages and body types. All that’s required is a paddle board, very …
Congratulations to all the hard work from our LA Chapter for putting on such a beautiful event Thursday May 19! It was the third annual Gala in LA. The event was put on at the Majestic Hall in Downtown LA -a former bank vault, which seems to be a growing trend in new clubs/banquet halls …
“How do you afford to Travel so much?” I get asked this question all the time through friends, clients, acquaintances and even random emails from people across the world. The famous Vagabond travel writer Rolf Potts wrote an article on how he affords travel as a 40 year old male, a journalist and an accomplished …
Ever since that random day in 2006 when I was browsing through the book store and picked up “Leaving Microsoft to Change the World”, my perspective on my career goals – Money VS Passion – has changed. I finished that book by John Wood in a few sittings, the gist of the book being that …
Food Trucks have always been around. From the early days of ice cream trucks floating around town, to the 25 cent Lemonade stand situated out by elementary school children to Hot dog stands. In the recent past 2 decades, there has been Food trucks among construction sites for city workers to grab a quick bite …
The Uprise of Asian Food Trucks Just within The Last Year in LA Read More »
(Writing Live from the Lovely San Francisco…) Happy New Decade!! Whew! What a year 2009, huh? Recession splecession, blah blah. I think everyone around is ready for a new year. A breath of fresh air. I know I am! I hope everyone was able to learn from our ‘tough economic times’ and apply it …
Looking to help women in need in Los Angeles? I’ve compiled a list of worth NGO’s I have worked with: Center for Pacific Asian Family http://www.cpaf.info/ A women shelter started in 1978 for victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & more “Our mission is to build healthy and safe communities by addressing the root causes …
Regardless of what your Religious Stance is, whether it be an organized religion, agnostic, tied by family or demographic influence, spiritual, etc.. These temples are beautiful Hindu & Buddhist landmarks to visit while residing or living in Southern California. Buddhist Temples: Chinese Hsi-Lai Buddhist Temple 3456 Glenmark Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. #626.961.9697 9am-5pm daily …
