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Birth
I was born in Chicago, Illinois in The Swedish Hospital -
Little brother birth
He was also born in Chicago Illinois in the Swedish Hospital. trait: loving -
covid-19 quarantine
COVID has spread in the middle of 7th grade and schools have shut down for "2 weeks" and continued till summer and the following year. Instead of drifting from friends, we stayed in contact almost every day and they are still my best friends to this day trait: loyalty -
8th grade graduation
My 8th grade year and graduation was not how imagined it to be. I was anticipating on going to Washington D.C as my 8th grade trip since I was little and I imagined walking on the stage. We unfortunately had a graduation drive through. traits: disappointment -
first year at CICS NTA (freshman)
My first day was very nerve-wrecking especially since no one from my old school really went here. I had to start new and fresh. I did not enjoy being at this school but i decided to make the most of it knowing i was going to transfer after the year ends. Trait: Independence -
Aunties wedding
My aunts wedding was a memorable thing because this was my first time experiencing my culture's wedding tradition and there was many different aspects to it that made it very special. This inspired me to also have one when i grow up. -
ASM Toy Making
My first time earning money (by stipend) and gaining hands-on experience. trait: responsibilty -
Chase Atlantic Concert
This was my first concert. Not my best concert experience but it was definitely an experience -
Lollapalooza
this was my first festival i went to and i do have to say it is a experience. I went for a specific person that was performing that night (J-Hope from BTS) and i had a good view considering the amount of people that built up over the hours. trait: sociable -
first year at Taft (sophmore)
I decided NTA did not provide the opportunities i needed so i decided to transfer to Taft. -
Niki Concert
The third concert of the year! -
first vietnamese club meeting
I've always wanted to join a community to connect with my culture since I was a freshman. Unfortunately, NTA did not have a Vietnamese Club and fortunately, Taft did. -
Keshi concert
fourth concert! -
Spring choir concert
This is one of the more memorable school concerts I performed for. -
i-day / i-night
First I-Day/I-Night Taft has had in a few years! I loved performing and the support. A very memorable part of my sophomore year. trait: passion -
taftstock
Last school concert. There were food trucks and everything, also a very memorable part of Sophmore year. -
Taylor Swift Concert
fifth concert! one of my favorites and best experiences! Hardest concert to get tickets for and I got super lucky. trait: gratefulness -
UIC FLB Program
A program I decided to try to get some more experience and insight on different aspects of business and pitching. trait: adventurous -
Vietnam Trip
First Vietnam trip I've had in years. I haven't been back since I was 5/6 years old so reconnecting with family members I haven't seen in years was very sentimental. -
first time at six flags
Surprising as it is, I never went to Six Flags until just 2 months ago. I was never a big fan of roller coasters and would refuse to get on but this day I decided to try one ride and it took a lot of courage. trait: risk-taker