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My Writing
Across the River and Through the Vietnam War
A personal account of my father's journey to freedom and the resilience of the human spirit.
Nest & Shell
A Website Dedicated to My Mom's Artwork
A showcase of my mom's nature-inspired artwork, featuring hand-carved and painted wooden branches transformed into birds, alongside her carefully arranged collections of coral and seashells. This is her passion project after retirement, and I'm excited to share her unique artistic vision with the world.
Visit Nest & Shell
Swipe or use arrows to navigate through the artwork collection
Soccer Formation Builder
A tool I built to facilitate formation discussions during our pickup games. Features include:
One A Badminton Schedule
Favorite Quotes
"Flowers are only flowers because they fall"
- Japanese Proverb
"The things you own end up owning you"
- Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
"Wear it like armor and it can never be used to hurt you"
- Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones
"Honest conflict has more social value than dishonest harmony"
- Joe Rogan
"Act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law."
- Immanuel Kant
Mahjong Rules
Mahjong Player Action Order
A quick reference guide to remember the clockwise/counter-clockwise directions for different phases of mahjong:
Counter-Clockwise Actions
- Seating arrangement (East, South, West, North)
- Dealer selection after dice roll
- Tile distribution (picking up tiles)
- Normal gameplay (picking and discarding tiles)
Clockwise Actions
- Wall dismantling (breaking the wall)
Chinese Number Characters (1-9)
For beginners, one of the most challenging aspects of mahjong is recognizing the Chinese characters on the number tiles. Here's a reference guide:
MTR Color Game
MTR Station Color Game
Test your knowledge of Hong Kong MTR station colors! Match the station name to its correct line color.
Learn Cantonese Jyutping
Understanding Cantonese Tones
+Cantonese has 6 distinct tones that change the meaning of words. Here's a visual guide to help you understand them:
Cantonese Tone Patterns
Chinese Dynasties
End: 1600 BCE
Duration: 470 years
End: 1046 BCE
Duration: 554 years
End: 221 BCE
Duration: 825 years
End: 202 BCE
Duration: 19 years
End: 220 CE
Duration: 422 years
End: 280 CE
Duration: 60 years
End: 420 CE
Duration: 154 years
End: 581 CE
Duration: 161 years
End: 618 CE
Duration: 37 years
End: 907 CE
Duration: 289 years
End: 960 CE
Duration: 53 years
End: 1279 CE
Duration: 319 years
End: 1368 CE
Duration: 97 years
End: 1644 CE
Duration: 276 years
End: 1912 CE
Duration: 268 years
End: 1949 CE
Duration: 37 years
End: 2024 CE
Duration: 75 years
US Politics Game
Coming Soon: Interactive US Politics Simulation
Step into the shoes of a presidential candidate in the 2024 election. Choose to play as either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris and craft your path to victory.
Game Features
- Make strategic decisions about campaign stops and messaging
- Allocate resources across different states and demographics
- Navigate debates, media appearances, and unexpected events
- Respond to opponent's moves and adapt your strategy
Can you lead your candidate to victory in this highly contested election? Test your political strategy and see if you have what it takes to win the White House!
SF Tennis Court Finder Extension
Coming Soon: Browser Extension for rec.us Tennis Courts
A Chrome extension that enhances the tennis court booking experience on rec.us by:
- Removing unnecessary whitespace and images
- Displaying available times across all SF courts in a single view
- Prioritizing courts by distance from your location
The extension will be published here when it's ready for release.
Beyond the 9 to 5
Co-Lead, Civics Club at the Commons
Leading civic engagement initiatives and hosting SF mayors, Board of Supervisors members, and their election opponents.
Athletic Director, The Commons
Organize pickleball, badminton and bike rides for the Commons community.
Palo Alto Adult Soccer Organizer
Creating a welcoming space for adult beginners to learn and enjoy soccer in a supportive environment.
SFUSD Volunteer Tutor
Previously volunteered as an after-school tutor with San Francisco Unified School District.
Professional Background
While my focus is on community activities and side projects, here's a glimpse into my professional experience: