The Cozy Revolution: How New York’s Spaces are Redefining Meaningful ConnectionsThe cozier the space, the cozier the connection.Jun 20, 2023712Jun 20, 2023712
I spent two months in New York as an experiment, and ended up signing a lease instead2 months, 3 friends, could we be the next ‘ur mom’s house’?Aug 22, 20222644Aug 22, 20222644
I’m getting older, I think I’m aging wellEverybody dies, right? I always feared getting older. Every day seemed one step closer to death. Morbid, I know. I remember as a kid …Dec 28, 20211883Dec 28, 20211883
It’s been another 365 days at Microsoft and we launched Windows 11It’s official, I’ve been at Microsoft for another 365 days, making this my two year anniversary at this company. If you haven’t read last…Oct 8, 202163Oct 8, 202163
Maybe you should talk to someone, really you should consider it.I never thought I needed therapy. I felt fine, well fine enough. My family seemed somewhat, kind of, sorta normal. I had landed…Aug 24, 20211504Aug 24, 20211504
For the longest time, I felt like I was unable to dream as an Asian-AmericanI started this reflection a month or two ago. Truthfully, I couldn’t get myself to finish writing this. It was incredibly painful to type…Mar 17, 2021151Mar 17, 2021151
Published inBootcampIt’s okay to choose that colorful rain jacket for your dog, and yourselfI didn’t know growing up would mean the sudden increase of grays, whites, blacks and *insert other neutral color here* pieces of clothing…Jan 18, 202155Jan 18, 202155
Published inDataDrivenInvestorI had 200+ coffee chats, here’s how it started and how it’s goingMy first real understanding of a “coffee chat” was my second year of college. I was at my first summer internship at T-Mobile and it was…Nov 23, 20201461Nov 23, 20201461
I miss the days my friends knew every mundane detail of my life and I knew theirsAt twenty three years old, with a college diploma, employed, and grateful for the opportunities that are waiting to be discovered…Sep 29, 202026Sep 29, 202026
Published inNow SpokeIt’s been 365 days at Microsoft since graduating college, and it went like…It’s been 365 days since starting my first full-time job as an Product Marketing Research Manager at Microsoft’s ACE Rotational Program…Aug 27, 2020361Aug 27, 2020361
Published inUX CollectiveHow I learned how to build Instagram AR filters in less than 24 hoursWhen I first heard about augmented reality, or AR, I couldn’t help but associate the word to the future. I struggled to piece together…Aug 2, 20201Aug 2, 20201
Published inUX CollectiveModular design like Microsoft’s Fluid framework are the legos we always dreamed of as kidsI feel most nostalgic when I think of Legos — My wildest ideas were built and brought to life with these colorful blocks as a kid. Sidebar…Jun 15, 2020Jun 15, 2020
Social Distancing With Social Media Challenges Can Help Flatten The CurveOver the past week or so, I’ve noticed a boom of positive and creative Instagram challenges to encourage social distancing.Mar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2020
How To WFH With Microsoft TeamsWith COVID-19 continuing to impact people and countries around the world, teams everywhere are moving to remote work.Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
Billie Eilish Taught Me How To Build Better Original ProductsHow did Billie Eilish teach me how to build better original products?Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
Doing What I Love Because Of My GrandparentsI’m incredibly grateful to share my Microsoft experience with my grandparents. This past month they visited my office and shared with me…Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
What I Learned In Washington D.C. After Leaving The Seattle Tech BubbleThe people I met taught me that life is more than just the tech bubble I call home.Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
Becoming Deepti Busireddy: How She Found Her Path To Do What She Loves At T-Mobile“It wasn’t always easy to have your father be your tutor or teacher but looking back I appreciate his support and guidance so much.”Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
How Our KakaoTalk Group Chat Closed The Communication Gap For Our FamilyThat is the beauty of technologies like KaKaoTalk, it’s able to bridge together what may have been a communication gap.Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
Dear My Younger Sister, This Is What I Wish I Knew Before Starting CollegeThis incoming class has a very special place in my heart — for the past 18 years of my life, I had my best friend one room away from me.Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020