100 Things About Me — Now in Caricature

🎨 100 Things About Me — Now in Caricature Sometimes, life writes your biography. Sometimes… it paints it with chess pieces, passports, cameras, and a grin that has crossed continents. Today, I’m sharing my caricature— not just as art, but as a map of my many lives. This is me— not in pixels, but in passions. 🧭 What This Caricature Says About Me Every detail is a chapter. Every object, a confession. ♟️ The Chess Board & Trophy Because strategy is my second language. I don’t just move pieces—I move possibilities. Chess taught me patience, courage, and when to sacrifice a queen for a greater endgame. ✈️ The Airplane, Passport & World Landmarks I am a citizen of curiosity. From classrooms to tournaments, from training rooms to foreign streets— I chase growth across borders. 📸 The Camera Around My Neck I don’t just travel. I document joy, collect light, and turn moments into memory. 💻 Blogging Laptop Because stories deserve homes. This blog is my digital heartbeat— where reflection meets rhythm, where experience becomes encouragement. 🎧 Headphones, Music Notes & Microphone Soundtrack of survival. Music, voice, silence— they heal what words cannot. 📚 Books: Curriculum, Guru, Director Because I don’t just teach— I build systems, shape minds, and leave footprints in learning. 🥾 Hiking Food & Mountains Because growth happens uphill. Because the best views are earned, not handed. ☕ Coffee Cup Fuel of ideas. Warmth for long nights. A quiet friend. 🥽 Snorkel Gear & Starfish Because wonder still exists. And I still chase it. 📝 To-Do List Write. Teach. Travel. That’s not a checklist. That’s a philosophy. 🌟 Why I Love This Caricature It doesn’t show who I was. It shows who I am becoming. A learner. A teacher. A traveler. A storyteller. A dreamer with deadlines. This is my “About Me”— not in 100 sentences, but in one powerful image.

Traveling for Quality Control: Korea and Singapore

My travels to Korea and Singapore were professional milestones. Tasked with Quality Control of textbooks, teachers’ manuals, and supplementary materials, I learned to approach every document with precision and care. Ensuring the quality of educational resources is not just a job—it is a responsibility to the future of students.

Visiting schools and training centers abroad offered insight into global standards. I observed innovative teaching practices, classroom technologies, and curriculum design strategies. These experiences enriched my perspective, allowing me to improve educational materials back home.

Traveling after my stroke was not easy, yet every step reminded me of resilience. I adapted to new schedules, overcame fatigue, and embraced challenges with patience. Each trip reaffirmed my belief that professional growth and personal recovery go hand in hand.

My Journey as a JICA Scholar in Okinawa

Being selected as a JICA Scholar to Okinawa was a life-changing experience. I immersed myself in Japanese culture, learned innovative teaching methods, and explored Okinawa’s breathtaking landscapes. Every morning, I woke up inspired by the harmony between nature and human ingenuity.

As a scholar, I not only honed my professional skills but also developed a deeper understanding of global perspectives in education. From attending seminars to visiting local schools, each day was a lesson in patience, resilience, and creativity. Okinawa became more than a destination—it became a classroom for life.

This journey also reminded me of the importance of self-care. As a stroke survivor, traveling and adjusting to a new environment was challenging, but it strengthened both my body and spirit. I returned home not just with knowledge, but with renewed determination to share what I learned with my students and colleagues.