At Age 40, I have two startups: my new day-job Ohanga and my new not-day-job art classes
Yesterday was my 40th birthday. I have been an engineer and engineering manager for the last 17+ years. I worked for high tech companies such as Amazon. Two months ago, I launched a startup Ohanga.com headquartered in Rhode Island. For all the past 40 years, I was developing my left brain power. As to the other half, there was almost none. Since my childhood, I could barely sketch a cube with the right perspectives and shadows to make it 3D-looking (of course, if I am allowed to use a ruler with precise measurement, that’s a different story :)…
My new non day-job: taking art classes
Long story short, I am now taking art classes. I originally purchased these online classes (taught by Chinese-speaking teachers since my dad only speaks Chinese) for my dad who is currently living with us. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I was concerned about him getting bored at home. It turns out that I didn’t have to worry: he really didn’t have much time left between his super productive vegetable garden and the two grandchildren that have been home since March.
You might have heard about “Tiger Mom” by Amy Chua. Well, Chinese teachers are the same if even more fearsome! I have been repeatedly and ruthlessly reminded and then…
