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October felt like one long exhale — a month of transitions, healing, and quiet gratitude. I started the month up in Fresno, wrapping up my development calls and reflecting on how family dynamics have shaped me. Coming back to L.A., I felt the shift from recovery to re-engagement — reconnecting with friends, reentering community life,Continue reading “Monthly Review: Oct 2025”

September was a such a full month — birthdays, celebrations and time with friends and family. The month kicked off with Labor Day Brunch reconnecting with UP alums. We all met up yet again the following week for friends milestone 40th birthday. It’s an incredible blessing to share a birthday month with so many closeContinue reading “Monthly Review: Sep 2025”

August was a month of both personal transition and professional momentum. Throughout the month, I spent time with friends watching the BTS Army documentary and catching a mix of food adventures – from taco trucks to DineLA specials. I also continued decluttering and preparing my apartment for new roommate, which has been a blessing bringingContinue reading “Monthly Review: Aug 2025”

July has been a time of trial and testing with a steady undercurrent of uncertainty. I’m in a season of waiting for the next PET scan to tell me how well the radiation worked. Despite a sense of instability, July has been about showing up: for friends, for my own goals, and for the smallContinue reading “Monthly Review: Jul 2025”

Praises & Highlights Health: Praise God for radiation completed smoothly with minimal side effects! The radiology staff was so nice and I rang the bell in celebration of completing radiation. Blessed to have prayers and support by many loving friends and church community, with Meal Train contributions, thoughtful gestures, and meaningful conversations. June was aContinue reading “Monthly Review: Jun 2025”

Praises & Highlights Health: Biopsy results confirm lesion in the hip, which means I will have 5 days of radiation in June. I haven’t radiation before and will be taking some time off to rest and recover well. Framework Fellows Program ended with CFWLA Commission Banquet. I was honored to be recognized with the BestContinue reading “Monthly Review: May 2025”

Praises & Highlights Health: Met with Radiological Oncologist to discuss potential radiation plan. Will get bone biopsy to see confirm cancer activity, then can move forward with treatment. In April 2025, God’s presence was evident in both the ordinary and significant moments of life. Professionally, the month was filled with financial tasks, system updates, andContinue reading “Monthly Review: Apr 2025”

Praises & Highlights Health: PET scan shows more activity than the last scan. Will discuss scans with doctor next month. Finally getting over persistent cough, but still have some lingering inflammation March was a month of perseverance, deep reflection, and trust in God. It brought challenges—both physically and spiritually—but also moments of clarity, answered prayers,Continue reading “Monthly Review: Mar 2025”

Praises & Highlights Health Struggles: Dealt with a persistent cold and allergy symptoms that worsened at night, leading to disrupted sleep. Started taking medication, which eventually helped and hopefully will be fully recovered before my PET scan in March February was a month filled with physical struggles, moments of frustration, and emotional ups and downs.Continue reading “Monthly Review: Feb 2025”

Praises & Highlights Dr Appt: Met with doctor and will get follow-up PET scan in March. LA Wildfires: Praise that the fires are now fully contained. Grateful that my apartment remained safe and for friends that hosted me for a week to get away from the smoky air Listening to the Bible via The BibleContinue reading “Monthly Review: Jan 2025”