First thanks always to God for giving me my thoughts and dreams
Mercedes Vergara for every gift to every person you've helped in your life and Benjamin and Mary Morris for so much kindness and love
My parents who have always been the best, given me the best and have always been there for me - words fail my gratitude
My parent in-laws San and Li who've always treated me like one of their own, you are greater than I could hope for
Shay, my dear husband, who has always brought out the best in me
Austin and Aaron and my girl Connie, who make my life all worth it - you guys make me so proud!
Pei and family who are always in my heart <3
Hsien, Irene and girls for all the good times and our go to for family memories, tea, prime rib and *hugs*
Jen, for all our years of friendship, Wayne and the boys for "keeping it together"
Nadine, for always listening and being there and Brian and Ryan for always making me feel at home
Uncle Edwin and Aunt Rose for believing in my writing and being my number one fans
Tricia who has always understood how it is
Mary Rouillard, Sarah and loving Mom who always treated me with such love for me and my music
Auntie Tessie who was always there to take care of me since before I can remember
Aunt Emily who gave me my fondest childhood memories
Morris family uncles and aunts who are always themselves and encouraged me to be comfortable and feel loved in my own skin
All my cousins who I never see enough of
Customers and friends at Fairway Auto Center in Walnut for their support and cheers- you know who you are!
Them Kool Kats and Red Heart Kodiak for their contagious and inspiring music
Carlos and Tracy for all the good times and after parties
The Blair family and John who give me love and let me into their life stories
Casa de Franklin for incredible memories and parties
All those dear to us that we have lost
Special Thanks to:
Austin Chiang who made this project possible, you know me well and your heart is felt in this project, much respect and appreciation
My Piano Teachers:
various teachers 7-9
Evelyn Lee Covina/San Dimas age 9-13 patient, kind and very forgiving for consecutive lessons lacking practice God Bless, RIP
Carol Montelongo Whittier/Apple Valley - Master Piano Teacher and the one who set me straight, mentored me and is to this day an awesome friend
Kyung Min Kim graduate of Berkley School of Music Boston and composer and jazz pianist - the one who taught me my missing pieces
Musicians and Educators who share their gifts and knowledge for all incorporate and elevate
Mercedes Vergara for every gift to every person you've helped in your life and Benjamin and Mary Morris for so much kindness and love
My parents who have always been the best, given me the best and have always been there for me - words fail my gratitude
My parent in-laws San and Li who've always treated me like one of their own, you are greater than I could hope for
Shay, my dear husband, who has always brought out the best in me
Austin and Aaron and my girl Connie, who make my life all worth it - you guys make me so proud!
Pei and family who are always in my heart <3
Hsien, Irene and girls for all the good times and our go to for family memories, tea, prime rib and *hugs*
Jen, for all our years of friendship, Wayne and the boys for "keeping it together"
Nadine, for always listening and being there and Brian and Ryan for always making me feel at home
Uncle Edwin and Aunt Rose for believing in my writing and being my number one fans
Tricia who has always understood how it is
Mary Rouillard, Sarah and loving Mom who always treated me with such love for me and my music
Auntie Tessie who was always there to take care of me since before I can remember
Aunt Emily who gave me my fondest childhood memories
Morris family uncles and aunts who are always themselves and encouraged me to be comfortable and feel loved in my own skin
All my cousins who I never see enough of
Customers and friends at Fairway Auto Center in Walnut for their support and cheers- you know who you are!
Them Kool Kats and Red Heart Kodiak for their contagious and inspiring music
Carlos and Tracy for all the good times and after parties
The Blair family and John who give me love and let me into their life stories
Casa de Franklin for incredible memories and parties
All those dear to us that we have lost
Special Thanks to:
Austin Chiang who made this project possible, you know me well and your heart is felt in this project, much respect and appreciation
My Piano Teachers:
various teachers 7-9
Evelyn Lee Covina/San Dimas age 9-13 patient, kind and very forgiving for consecutive lessons lacking practice God Bless, RIP
Carol Montelongo Whittier/Apple Valley - Master Piano Teacher and the one who set me straight, mentored me and is to this day an awesome friend
Kyung Min Kim graduate of Berkley School of Music Boston and composer and jazz pianist - the one who taught me my missing pieces
Musicians and Educators who share their gifts and knowledge for all incorporate and elevate