I have, apparently, been a member of the Press Photographer's Association of Greater Los Angeles quite a while. ... #ppagla #photography #photojournalism #membership

Yup, some of us still shoot film around here. ... #cypressphoto #cypresscollege #college #photography #film #filmphotography (at Cypress College Photo Department)

My coworker, Terah, brought me cookies to start of the morning. Noting like sugar to get you hyped up in the morning! ... #cookies #molassescookies #almondbar #cypressphoto (at Cypress College Photo Department)

My original plan was to make some chicken empanadas last night, but I decided a Thai "empanada" was more my style, so I made curry puffs (กะหรี่ปั๊บ) last night instead. It used to be one of my favorite snacks back in Thailand, but is far too uncommon around where I live now ... #homecooking #currypuffs #curry #empanadas #thai #thaifood #thaisnack

Sometimes when a student reports there is a problem with a light unit, I'll place it on the back counter with a note that says "test me" to remind myself to check it later. Someone replaced one of my notes. I guess sometimes you just gotta give a little love. ... #cypresscollege #cypressphoto #photography #speedotron #coworkers (at Cypress College Photo Department)

@lisascarsi just brought me a gingerbread cookie! Ahh, this is just the beginning of my holiday snacking. ... #cookies #gingerbread #christmas (at Cypress College Photo Department)

Just got my 2017 Press Photographer's Association of Greater Los Angeles ID in the mail today. It's a fantastic organization with some of the best photojournalist in the world as members. Love being a part of it! ... #ppagla #photography #photojournalism

My mouth has been watering for the past 10 minutes just waiting for this moment. #thanksgiving #turkey #deepfatfried #deepfriedturkey

One of the best things about working at @cypresscollegephoto is getting to play with the new toys that students get. #cypressphoto #lensbaby #fisheye #fisheyelens #cameragear (at Cypress College)

And we have another broken filter here at #cypressphoto. Now we just have to figure out how to get the bent filter off the lens. #photography #cameragear #cypresscollege (at Cypress College Photo Department)

I passed by Arturo's Puffy Taco a few months ago and wondered what the heck a "puffy taco" was. I promised myself I would find out and today I did. I ordered one of each: carne asada, carnitas, carne guizada, pollo, and picadillo. I was not disappointed. Apparently this place has been around for 30ish years. How did I not know about this place??? I'll be back! #puffytacos #tacos #kindamexicanfood #whittier #yummy #lunch (at Puffy Taco)

I believe in #equality for all. I don't care what color, creed, religion, or country you are from. This isn't a political statement, this is a humanitarian one. Spread compassion. This is my way of showing solidarity. #saftypin

Tiger balm, the Asian cure-all. Use it to cure itchiness from bug bites, sooth sore muscles, relieve congestion, and ward off evil spirits. I'm just kidding about the last one. What's your cultural cure-all? #tigerbalm #feelssogood #asianstuff

One of the best things about Friday at the Photo Department is getting to have lunch together, and yes, including Stella. Some days we have sushi, some days we have pizza. Today, we're having Thai food. What do you think we should have next week? #cypressphoto #friday #thaifood

Found this #cypresscollege 25th Anniversary pin while going through stuff in the #photo department. We're now about to celebrate our 50th year. My, how time flies! #cypressphoto (at Cypress College Photo Department)

Guess it rained just enough to get the ground a little bit wet. #socalrain

My co-worker, Terah, manages to photobomb most portraits that I take. :) It's a skill. :) #cypressphoto #portrait #availablelight #hipstamatic (at Cypress College Photo Department)