The Umbrella Movement, Early Stages

Regardless of political stance, one can't help but be in awe of the passion and creativity displayed by activists of the Occupy Central/Umbrella Movement.

I visited the camp in it's earlier stages and here are some of the significant visuals and moments I found. 

A participatory reflection wall

Attendees of a "mobile democracy classroom"

A recycling station, as one activist and recycler chats with a touring family 

Climb over stations where participants help anyone, curious tourists, over barricades to stroll through campgrounds 

Many umbrellas and supplies, readily available should participants need food or shelter 

After this visit, I was truly amazed! It reminded me of the kind of community the Bible describes in Acts:2, where people are selflessly committed to serving each other as they strive towards a goal. It's quite true that at the heart of this movement is a desire for love and peace in Hong Kong and it's relationship with China. 

Note: anti-Occupy protesters began attacking the camp the day after these photos were taken. I'm happy I got to capture this beforehand.

Thanks for reading!

Mo

Street Scenes and Other Things

Perhaps it's time to share some photos! 

Sheung Wan

Skyline from Victoria's Peak

Stanley Market

Avenue of Stars

Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn Festival in Tai Hang

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Parade

Sunset

Caught this view as I was leaving class yesterday. Incredible! 

New York: Two Months Later

In June, I went to New York City for the 25th anniversary of the Emma Bowen Fohndation, a nonprofit that seeks to bring social change by putting minorities in the media. I'm so proud to be a part of it, and this year's conference reminded me that being successful in this industry means doing the work that Emma Bowen and the community leaders set out to do. 

Plus the food and desserts I happily obliged in presented a nice perk!

Commute.

I've been interning in different departments with media/cable company Turner Broadcasting for the past 5 summers, and this view of entering the CNN Center never gets old. This summer, I'm taking what I've learned about strategic communication and using my creative skills from campus to serve as a communications intern with a talent management team for Turner's Human Resources group. 

I'm enjoying it! This photo is of my daily train ride into the city, a familiar trip I've taken regularly since I was 15.

PAD2014: Day 88

Sunset Cliffs, San Diego

I got to spend a weekend with a group of quirky innovators I am launching a startup with. This is the view from our mentor's house. Inspiring! 

PAD2014: Day 81

Late night train-hopping in Pasadena.

PAD2014: Day 80

Hollywood & Highland.

PAD2014: Day 79

919 South Grand. 

PAD2014: Day 78

It's sad how far back I've fallen in this. I'm still taking photos daily--as always--but have failed to upload them. Part of what I'm learning? Have grace on yourself! Never too late to give it another try! 

Today's photo is my older brother and sister at Santa Monica Beach. They're visiting me for spring break and have made me quite happy. 

PAD2014: Day 39

Spent the day exploring Old Town Pasadena...I love the city hall there! 

PAD2014: Day 24

Today's photo is from a cool cafe some friends and I found in KoreaTown. The wonders of Yelp! 

PAD2014: Day 11

Taken in Huntington Beach; amazing to be back in that water because it's one of the first places I visited after moving to LA for school.