Bio

I read in one of my professional self-help books on how you would define yourself. Most commonly, when people ask you about yourself, you resort to your occupation. And it makes sense; a large part of your identity is based on what you do to make a living. One of the aspects of our identity is the role that makes us functional in society. But it’s only one aspect, not the whole.

Who am I? A student, artist, advocate, writer, dancer, mentor, mentee, philosopher, traveler, dreamer, son, brother, lover, vagabond.

And yet, when I list them out, I feel that I am all and none.

The inception of MIRECHO came in 2009, when I was nearing the end of my college years, when I like so many others faced the decision on what to do and where to go from here. It’s been a whole year since the idea came about, but I took that year to travel, explore my interests, and get some professional experience through internship opportunities, and ultimately try and realign myself with my values, goals, and priorities. In that year, I’ve probably analyzed myself the most I ever have in my life, dissecting my logic and imagination, explicating my identity.

Which is a much too stressful way in going about life.

Keep it casual, my friend says as I try to explain my idea for MIRECHO. Well, that small tidbit probably resonated the most in my discussion with him. Sometimes the best thing to do is to dive right in. This project is a journey: discovering, creating and learning. Why fear trial by fire? It is the element that sparks passion and innovation. The project is a presentation of a very vulnerable part of myself, shared for anyone who has been or is going through crossroads…but I will let the outcome speak for itself.