Kate, LA (the) ThaiTexan

“@LAThaiTexan: Los Angeles, Thailand, Texas”.  I am choosing to honor my identify, heritage, and experiences and to also appreciate my present. These are the three places that have shaped me and who I am. These places are all considered to be my “home” where my amazing friends and family live. I have lived at each place for about 9 years at a time. The “LA” in my name also serves as a play-on word for the feminine article of “the” in Spanish, a neighbor language that I love to learn (especially important being an Angeleno and a Texan). #TheThaiTexan #LAThaiTexan  I am passionate about the three loves of my life: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Apart from my three loves, I am:   - A theme park enthusiast - An amateur dancer (I can teach a few people how to Dougie) - A singer who enjoys doing occasional Shakira and Christina Aguilera voice impersonations. Hymnal singing in harmony is a hobby, and karaoke places are my jam - A foodie - A chocoholic (separate category from foodie) - A trivia junkie - A woman who enjoys all things pop culture and news/current events - A person who loves tons of laughter and quality time with family and friends - A champion for social justice and all things positive

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My Sunday Brunch at home today. I have been off-track with taking care of my health lately, so I'm choosing to practice self-compassion and self-care, starting with a fiber-filled brunch, which consists of banana, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, gala apple, and mixed nut butter; in the Christmas Yoda mug is Trader Joe's Maple and Brown Sugar Naturally Flavored Instant Oatmeal with diced apples on top and one tablespoon of ground flaxseed. Getting some fiber and some plant biodiversity in for the day. Shout out to Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd) and his book, "Fiber-Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome", for inspiring me to nourish my body, mind, soul, and spirit! #FiberFueled #PlantBiodiversity #microbiome #PlantBased #PlantFocused #Vegan https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMQU3zHsTA/?igshid=taohjqtnhejq

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My favorite season is the Fall of the Patriarchy. Credit goes to one of my roommates for owning this mug. #HotGirlFall #FallOfThePatriarchy #WhoRunTheWorldGirls #WomenPower https://www.instagram.com/p/CHZeX2DHvbD/?igshid=1txireul18m7c

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I love watching Jeopardy! What makes Jeopardy! amazing is Alex Trebek. Rest in peace, Mr. Trebek. 🙏🏼❤️ #Repost @jeopardy (@get_repost) ・・・ Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHVq9R5HZlr/?igshid=6vsv17dct56r

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Filled with gratitude on this historic day in the United States of America. Congratulations to US President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. I pray for decency, unity, and a peaceful transition. I also acknowledge that change does not happen overnight or just because of one particular political party. It starts with each and every one of us. May we all be instruments of love and peace and agents of change for good in the world. 💜🙏🏼🇺🇲🌎 #BidenHarris2020 #gratitude #love #peace https://www.instagram.com/p/CHTmB46nRp3/?igshid=15apvx0w977zo

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My other self care during the Elections - yoga. Thank you, Yoga with Adriene on YouTube, for making yoga accessible to all. 🙏❤️ #Namaste #YogaWithAdriene https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJ365RnMuK/?igshid=4cztcnkfnmz

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Hope to bring all of you some joy on this US Election day. My hope is to be a "fun-gineer and super spreader of joy, peace, and love" (and not of diseases)! This is what I did so far to self care on Election day. Taco Bell, I welcome your endorsements. #KnowYouAreLoved #YouAreNotAlone #Vote2020 #USElection2020 #TacoBell https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJTNDOncxs/?igshid=3bsyqlob0hx3

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Some reminders for myself during this US Election season. Special shout out and gratitude to Sara Baron (@saragbarton), Pepperdine University's Chaplain, for compiling these verses throughout this week. Despite what the election outcomes may be, I will do my best (though I know not perfectly) to choose hope, joy, peace, and love. I will also continue to fight against injustices that continue to exist in the US and the world. #USElections2020 #Hope #Joy #Love #Peace #Justice https://www.instagram.com/p/CHHEaKrnJkQ/?igshid=18cb4fyh1qhou

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Happy Halloween 2020! We are Wonder Woman and Superman. Specifically, Wash Your Hands Wonder Woman and Socially Distant Superman. We also included Kryptonian sanitizer in the mix. Though Halloween looks different this year, we choose to make the best of it. #Halloween2020 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHB43njH0h1/?igshid=146t4s7cb1tb1

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GO DODGERS!! Proud to be an Angeleno! To celebrate their win, here's a throwback photo of me and my spiritual niece, Maggie Kate, at a Dodgers game. #GoDodgers #WorldSeries2020 #MLB https://www.instagram.com/p/CG33p87nkDy/?igshid=101mg7hw22q39

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I voted! Thankful for this right and privilege. This is my fourth U.S. Presidential Election, and I feel enthusiastic every time I get to vote. I voted for respect for all walks of life; for equity and accessibility to healthcare, education, and housing; to fight against discrimination for those who have been historically marginalized; for our planet and its sustainability; and for future generations. #Vote #USElections2020 (at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGybCK2HuYm/?igshid=z2mxm89em2pz

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Sound on! My first time ever to watch the movie "Scream" to get in the mood for Halloween. The boyfriend decides to film some of my raw reactions. Enjoy! #MovieReactions #Scream #Halloween https://www.instagram.com/p/CGwEhb7HoBS/?igshid=e0jdc5mqew82

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Y'all, I want to give a shout out to 23 and Me (@23andme) for their amazing product that connects people together through DNA Ancestry. A week ago, I learned that a 3rd cousin whom I never met lives about a mile from me! We met for the first time today over lunch. We share similar characteristics (ex: we're both high energy, social, driven, creative, spiritual, and intense). I'm thankful for technology, science, and God's timing for bringing us together! #Cousins #23AndMe #AncestryDNA (at Westlake Village, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqjmt7H734/?igshid=496rs87bkfpl

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What an unforgettable evening with The Beatles Immersive Dinner Experience!! Thank you to my best friend and love, David, for gifting me with this experience. Great food, incredible music, and excellent service. Also, I ran into one of my former students, Jasmine!!! Fun fact, the last time I ran into Jasmine was over a year ago at another Beatles experience in LA!! #TheBeatles #TheBeatlesImmersiveDinnerExperience (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGeU6YvHg5-/?igshid=5lwx5g02aknp

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Sending peace, love, and positive vibes to all of us in the world. ☮️✌🏼♥️🙏🏼🌼🌏 #Mood #Peace #Love #FlowerChild (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdyW8uHfAX/?igshid=1iz2630bvlvvs

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My first day back to practicing yoga since over two weeks ago, and what a humbling experience is this for me -- y'all, I have not been this sweaty and/or out of breath since ages! I jumped back to practicing a rigorous 45 minute video on YouTube called "Power Yoga - With Adriene". Though it was difficult to jump back into my yoga routine since being on vacation and celebrating my birthday, my boyfriend's birthday, and our anniversary, I am thankful for this gift of time and space to be able to mindfully meditate through movement. This season, I am saying yes to loving myself more and saying no to self-shaming and blaming. It is time to celebrate my journey through its ups and downs instead of hating myself because of the failures that I go through. #Yoga #YogaWithAdriene #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #Meditation (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGRC4KEHS3c/?igshid=1x0h65e7iex8d

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Happy wedding and marriage to you, Amanda and Peter! David and I are immensely grateful and honored to witness your matrimony. I'm creating some hashtags for you both: #LovingAndKopangWithFagerForever #COVIDRagerWithKopangAndFager (at Malibu, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLv7ukH2jR/?igshid=15jfdgcddktmx

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Reframing the year 2020 and understanding what we can control and what we cannot control. The root of these issues are in the system in which it was built upon. That is why it is important to educate ourselves and understand how policies are made and how we, the people and as voters, can change them. #OurVoicesMatter #Vote #ChangeTheSystem https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGwryiHu_x/?igshid=4tg7laf6fodq