Writing Sample

25 Random Things about Me

1. Performed standup at the Rubenstein Arts Center at Duke on the anniversary of the set’s inspiration.

2. Invited to be female role model at Shanghai International Women’s Day event.

3. Co-piloted private plane over Duke campus.

4. Posed as figure drawing model. Yes, people drew my naked body.

5. Received 2 million+ views on Chinese platform for my Body Image & Weight Loss video.

6. Invited as VIP to meet Steve Aoki at the Marquee, NY, by a stranger from Instagram.

7. Performed my first standup at age 11 in elementary school talent show.

8. Wrote college application essay on learning to do makeup.

9. Recognized by fan in underground Chengdu queer club.

10. Formed collaboration with a sponsor for the above party.

11. Lent 300 dollars to my favorite childhood blogger who was struggling in New York.

12. Created a speculative ad for an adult toy in Duke cinematography class.

13. Played the organs in Duke Chapel.

14. Traveled to 16 cities in 4 countries during last summer of undergraduate.

15. Donated monthly to UNICEF for over 3 years.

16. Secured internships for self and friends on Tinder at international Shanghai companies.

17. Worked 5 consecutive jobs in my sophomore year to pay for laptop.

18. Often asked how I learned native English pronunciation (Netflix and rap!).

19. Nearly choked to death on rice necessitating 911 response by fire and ambulance.

20. Had 4 bunnies, 6 chicks and 2 ducklings as pets.

21. Performed standup in New York where I was only female in the entire club.

22. Love listening to Lady Gaga and The Weekend.

23. Served as treasurer and sole Asian member of Duke Kunshan’s GSRM club (Gender, Sexual, Romantic Minorities).

24. Lived downstairs from Taylor Swift during first 2 weeks in America.

25. Never attended a Duke basketball game but dated one of the players.