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February 1, 1995

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Growing up as an Asian American, I feel lucky that I get to experience a culture that most others do not in America. My parents have shown me over my life time the struggles and hardships that they had to go through during the Vietnam war. Empathy and hard work have been instilled in me since I was a child because of their struggles. the picture below show women walking in a line, working on rice field.

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I also feel lucky to be born here in Lancaster, PA. I believe that being a part of this community definitely strengthens my perspective on life in general since Lancaster is considered the "refugee capitol of America". The square has always been a great destination. Many memories have been made there. I also love the views Lancaster have to offer. The back roads offer a small taste of heaven when you drive by on a nice day as the sun sets.

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Vietnamese was my first language. Being a part of the ESL program in elementary school gave a lot of the other kids a reason to bully me up until 9th grade. I overcame the bullying lifting weights. When everyone who bullied me saw my progress, they all stopped. It has now become the lifestyle that I live and I am loving every second of it. My passion is to be able to share my knowledge with others and to help reach their fitness goals as well.

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My family is definitely working class. My dad has worked hard to get to where he is today, working long hours to support his family. My mom works at QVC and has been a strong member there for over 15 years. Here is a picture of my Parents out on a kayak they bought this year!