west coast vs. east coast
reflections from a second immigration
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Hi Cece! I have been a huge fan of your content (TikTok, YouTube, podcast) for awhile now and I stumbled across your website. I had no idea you were from the Bay Area! I was born and raised in San Jose, CA and I was wondering what is your perspective about growing up in the competitive Bay Area as an Asian-American and the difference in your lifestyle/socialization as a university student / young professional in the East Coast (New Haven, Boston, NYC). Thank you so much!
- Anonymous
Yay Area!! Yes, I spent most of my formative years in San Ramon, Califo…