Attended Art School
With my parents support, I finally got in to the school of my dreams. Fu-Hein Art High School was the best art high school in the Taiwan. There, I met a lot of friends from all over the country who all had the same interest in Art. This school had very strict and intense classes; staying up late working on the projects were usual occurrences. I learned many different forms of art making, such as painting, sculpture, design, photography, handcraft, and screen-printing. I think I was really fortunate to be able to use many different types of media at a very young age. With extreme training and heavily completive exhibitions at school, I built up decent drawing skills and a good scene of design.

It's kind of funny how people see things differently from different stages of life. For example, when I was in the high school, I was always complaining about too much homework and hated rushing to meet the due days. However, now I do appreciated how much I learned from my high school and treasure those memories. What I remember the best from high school life were those late nights painting and working on sculptures. There are no words to describe the feelings I had while creating those pieces. This period of time at high school affected me deeply. I had not only found what I really loved to do, I also I gained a confidence in myself. That was the time I truly believed that I was intelligent and talented. Studying and creating art, not only made me appreciated myself, but also brought me spiritual fulfillment.

The "Big" Step---The New World
July 31, 1995: With a big suitcase and some pencils, I took a Bowing 747 all the away across the Pacific Ocean. Finally, I arrived in San Jose, the capital of technology in California. I was feeling so excited yet scared at the same time. It was a huge change in my life; I had stepped out of the world I knew and jumped into a world of uncertainty. Being away from home and learning a new language were uneasy for me. However, I told myself to make sure to do my best and have fun, and there is nothing I can't overcome.

I always feel that I am a lucky girl. Therefore, my transition to the "New World" was as smooth as I had hoped. I was lucky to find a place to live, with a wonderful older couple. They not only gave me a great chance to improve my English skills, they provided a warm home and unconditional love while I was away from my family. They were incredibility patient and wonderful at heart. When I had a problem or needed a person to talk to, they would always be there for me. We always enjoyed long talks when we were together. Beyond the age and race boundary, we became really good friends. Now I have been living with them for six years. I have shelter in their love.