I lived throughout Southeast Asia in cities like Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok for an extensive period before coming to Seattle for my higher education. I am knowledgeable in Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, and French. My mother is from the Isan region of Thailand where I spent most of my summer holidays. As a result, I enjoy cooking both my Isan traditional foods and Malaysian cuisine. I am a fan of energy infrastructure and enjoy visiting power plants. I am also an active hiker who takes advantage of the Pacific Northwest's beauty and landscape.