Hello PIEANA 2.0!

 
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Hi πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Does anyone here remember the project I started back in 2014? πŸ€” #PIEANA? Cactuses, creativity, and Korea adventures? 

For the first few years, I rolled up my sleeves and went ALL IN to create stories inspired by my life, my process. People started asking me about pies πŸ₯§πŸ˜‚ and even called me Pieana. I found it endearing and SO. MUCH. FUN. 

Fast forward to 2021, I realize I haven't posted a blog since December 2017. Why? Simply put, Life took over, social media felt exhausting... and I found myself retreating from online activities to live life fully *offline.* 

IRL, I still wrote and experimented a lot. Released my first song in 2019. Launched my YouTube channel in 2020. I sat on both ideas for many, many years. But I also believe in the right timing. 

When my heart was in the right place, inspiration, motivation, and resources danced to the same beat. The next thing I know, I was looking at the very projects I’ve been dreaming about for years. Dream to reality. My heart leaped for joy! The kind of moments where you feel so, so alive. 

Deep inside, I knew the time for PIEANA would eventually come too. 

And she came indeed. 


March 2021.

For many months now, PIEANA has been calling after me. 

Started like the low hums of a refrigerator in the AM and amplified into heart-thumping waves of anticipation that cannot be ignored. 

But rather than picking up from where I left off in 2017, I felt like I need to start on a clean slate. 

Because I felt like a different person.

It’s crazy how much 4 years can change you. But that’s what happened to me. 

Post-2017, I learned many lessons of loss, patience, waiting - the unglamorous truths of life that never gets the spotlight. In my early 20s, I neglected these painful pillars of life for many years - until my engine gave out and I couldn't run away anymore.

I finally faced my fears to do the hard work of unlearning, growth and healing.

Truly, unlearned lessons come back to haunt you. Until you learn and live them out. In retrospect, this past season has been a blessing in disguise. 

Now, when I read earlier PIEANA blogs (2014 - 2017), I feel that I’ve outgrown her. She sounds fearless and confident, fully convinced that whatever she puts her hands on will succeed. I still carry an ounce of that, but it’s balanced with maturity and sober-mindedness. 

With that intention, I’m excited to announce that I'm relaunching PIEANA. PIEANA 2.0 to be accurate πŸ˜‰


It's been 7 years.

Some things changed like night and day.

Some stayed the same as if 2014 was yesterday. 

I used to be so impatient and wanted to get an idea out ASAP, but now I'm learning to accept and ENJOY taking my time with the creative process. 

So this time, I’m starting slow. I want to be intentional.

PIEANA 2.0 will be a new chapter of exploring the Past & Present as well as dreaming up the Future. 

β€œWhat in the world happened to me in Korea? Where am I now? What am I working on now?” I want to share, process, and ask questions too. 

A lot may have changed, but I still carry the giddiness of then Design student in LA, as she embarks on a new journey.

Honestly had no idea that PIEANA will live past 7 years :’) Long Live Pi 🌡 

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