A little more about me…

Aside from digital media. Gun to my head. If I had to choose only two hobbies for the rest of my life, they would be cooking and basketball.

I would describe myself as someone who has many hobbies, but cooking and basketball are different; they are part of my life. Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved playing basketball. Like every kid, I wanted to play famous players like Lebron James or Kobe Bryant. But to me, it is a bit more than that. I love the challenges I face on the court, both mentally and physically. To me, a basketball game is almost like poetry, the way people move into their spots, the passes, and the shots. Every movement feels like a dance. Most importantly, basketball brings people together; it's a community. Some of my best friends are made on the court.

While recovering from the soreness from playing basketball, I enjoy cooking. I remember I stumbled upon a video of Gordon Ramsay making a steak. At that time, cooking seemed like a chore to me, and I could not be bothered by it. But something about the way he cooks just seems so mesmerizing to my eyes—the way he handles the ingredients and how he seasoned it with precision. After that, I stumbled upon even more Gordon Ramsay videos and decided to give it a try.

I bought the ingredients, headed to the kitchen and started preparing a steak. That was my first time cooking, and my parents decided they were going to be the judge. I was nervous, but I followed along with the video, trying my best to replicate Ramsay’s steps as best as I could. Now, thinking back, it was far from the best steak in the world, but watching my parents eating it and telling me how good it was, I felt like I made the best steak in the world. Their smiles warm my heart, and just like how digital media invokes emotion in people, I believe cooking does the same. Ever since, I have loved cooking for my family and friends. The happiness I invoke in them is how I want people to feel about my professional work.