31/03/2025
After some minor delays, it’s finally happening—I’m heading to Kyoto at the end of the month for an internship, taking a bold step toward my passion for tea at nearly 40!
The past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions—joy, excitement, and deep reflection. For two wonderful decades, I’ve been in the corporate Learning & Development field, a career built on stability and calculated risks. Only a few in my close circle know how risk-averse I truly am—I’ve always chosen the path of assured opportunities. But this? This defies all of that.
I’m about to venture into uncharted territory, and I won’t lie—it’s daunting. But passion is my fuel, and it’s leading me forward. I don’t know what awaits beyond this, but one thing is certain: more teas—verbal and herbal! LOL! 😊
I also want to take this moment to thank my ever-supportive fiancé, who has stood by my side through the hardest times, as well as my loving parents and siblings , Sha, for their unwavering support. To my dear friend, colleague, and confidante, —thank you for always lending an ear and for your constant support! And to the whole communiTEA, thank you for being part of this journey!
See you all soon—let’s definitely share more tea together! 💖🍵
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- Taking a quick rest under ancient tea trees at Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou, China.
- Cultural Activities CoE from Japan’s Ministry of Justice
- Japanese visa
- At the 400-year-old tea plantation in Phongsali, Laos, with my fiancé, Mr. & Mrs. Taosa, and Khamsouk
- My parents—my first TEAchers 💖
