My name is Shayna, I also respond to Shay!
I am a Bay Area girlie and a true creative Pisces. Often idealistic, lost in my thoughts and drawn to helping others.
My parents immigrated from Vietnam & Cambodia as refugees from war They met in the Bay Area, settled down & that’s where I come into the world.
I am officially in my 30’s era and I heard it gets more fun from here.
I met my husband in high school, we navigated through our twenties together and experienced everything from making new friends, grieving the loss of family, celebrating new jobs, traveling the world, navigating tough conversations, and sharing laughs and memories. We sealed the deal 13 years later and got married in August 2022! The work certainly doesn’t end there and every relationship requires patience and work — I’m rolling up my sleeves, ready for it.
Cultivating relationships with my friends, my family, and my community are also important. Follow along as I navigate through adulthood and share my journey along the way through a combination of photos and words.
On my website, you’ll find some recipes that I share from my Chinese and Cambodian roots, details on the social events that I either attend or plan, inspiration for travel, and personal entries.
As I continue to strive for self-development in my life and fulfill my creative mind, I am using this platform to find ways to bring others up along with me and keep me connected with imagination and community.
Fun Facts About Me:
- I have a 11 year old maltese + yorkie named Sumo and I love him so much
- There’s not a cuisine, ingredient, or veggie that I dislike & I eat everything
- Something I can’t live without: coffee & dessert
- I’m a pilates, Peloton, and versaclimber lover
Love, Shayna