I am incredibly proud to be a part of APIFM and start walking for the always-popular Walk the Walk challenge. The incredibly simple act of walking accomplishes so much: it improves your mental and physical health, reduces carbon emissions, and is a way to catch up with friends. 

APIFM has done an extraordinary job serving the most vulnerable of our communities during the pandemic. Their fight for healthier communities through food and environment is needed now more than ever before. 

I've never enjoyed driving. Despite having a car, I was adamant about taking the train from my home in the suburbs of LA County into Los Angeles for my first internship. It was such a thrill to run through the halls of Union Station to catch the Red Line. It was an even more awesome experience to wander the streets of Downtown in my spare time and take in the sights and sounds. 

Through all the cities in which I've lived: New York, Beijing, San Diego, and now Los Angeles -- I fondly remember walking for fun, walking with friends, walking to eat, walking for health, and walking to cope. 

As I try to find my footing (pun intended) in this new phase of life, I thank you so much for supporting me on this journey, as we all just move forward one step at a time.