“Thank you for coming to my TED talk”: a phrase I’ve said many times to my friends, typically when explaining why I jaywalk with confidence or spend my free time watching Vines. It’s always been said ironically, but a few weeks ago, I got to say it on a stage with the TEDx letters behind me. Speaking at the 2019 TEDx conference for Monta Vista High School was a terrifyingly awesome dream come true. In the coming weeks I’ll share my talk and my experience flying across the country for a 20 minute speech, but in this short caption I’ll emphasize this: I couldn’t have gotten on that stage without the many family members, friends, and resources supporting me along the way—thank you for always believing in me ✨ #tedx #tedxmontavista #redefiningreality #ilooklikeanengineer #womenintech (at Monta Vista High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJK0piBjE7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iydmdb5xzhqb
