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KIM
I CONSIDER MYSELF I have always been intrigued by
EXTREMELY FORTUNATE TO cultures different from my own, which
H I! is what inspired me to see as much of
A little GROW UP IN A DIVERSE
AND FAMILY-ORIENTED the world possible in my 20s and 30s.
My name ABOUT COMMUNITY. San
Diego is a melting pot One of my personal goals in life is to travel to a
is Kim ME of ethnicities, cultures,
and beliefs - and a place
new country each year, and so far I’ve visited 35
countries. I have studied abroad in Singapore and
where differences are valued Mexico, and had the opportunity to work and live in
and celebrated. Growing up, my France, Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom.
AND
friends have always included people My favorite destination for food is Singapore, where
from all walks of life and shades of the cuisine is a fusion of Indian, Malaysian, and
I LIVE IN brown. Chinese food. After living there for six months, my
tolerance for spicy food was at a 10! Today, I’m back
SUNNY SAN DIEGO, down to a spice level of 5. Tapatio and Sriracha are
CALIFORNIA GREAT VIEWS ON A HIKING TRAIL my favorite condiments to put on chips, pizza, pasta,
CARMELA IS MY
ADVENTURE BUDDY! and pretty much anything.
PADDLE BOARDING WITH MY PUPPY CARMELA
I admire your I AM EXCITED ABOUT
incredible courage THE POSSIBILITY OF
and brave decision MEETING YOU AND
to consider an LEARNING MORE
adoption plan for ABOUT YOUR HOPES
you and your baby. AND DREAMS FOR
YOUR CHILD. To give
you a sneak peek into my life, I’d like to share a little about
where I grew up, who has impacted my life, what my life is
like today, and what inspired my adoption journey. A TREAT IN HAWAII
I’m excited to meet YOU MAY BE SURPRISED
HIKING IN PATAGONIA
you and learn all
TRAVELING IN JAPAN
5 things TO LEARN ABOUT ME
ALL ABOUT YOU
I was born in a I have gone I was the first in my
REFUGEE SKYDIVING family to attend and
CAMP TWICE GRADUATE
COLLEGE
I have traveled My name means
to 35 “PHOENIX” in
COUNTRIES Chinese
VISITING BRIAN
WE’RE A CLOSE, TIGHT-KNIT FAMILY
ADOPTION IS NOT NEW
E E T MY ADOPTION IN MY TO MY FAMILY, IT HAS
M Some say “boys run in my family” because I have
family
three younger brothers who are also fathers to TOUCHED OUR LIVES IN
MANY WAYS. Several years
LOVED a total of five boys. I was the only daughter in
a long line of boys and that meant that I got to ago, my youngest brother adopted
ONES fill in as “mom” by default when our mother was his son who was born in Uganda and is
now 16-years-old. He recently became a proud
not around. I was responsible for making sure my
brothers did their homework, chores, finished their cadet and is looking forward to college in a couple years. When
meals, took their baths/showers, and brushed their I was in high school, my best friend’s family adopted a newborn
teeth before bed. from foster care. She is 22-years-old today and works as a
security professional at a bank in West Virginia. Both of these
I come from a multi-racial family that is adoptions were transracial and they have grown up to become
warm, loving, and accepting. loving, healthy, and outgoing individuals.
COOKIES WITH MY NEPHEWS WITH BRIAN IN JAPAN
My immediate family is Chinese,
I am blessed to be
Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Polynesian, FUN
surrounded by so many
and my three brothers are married to BAKING WITH
loving children.
partners who are French-Canadian, Mexican MY FAMILY
American, and Filipino American. AS YOU MY CLOSEST FRIENDS HAVE
CAN IMAGINE, THAT ALSO MEANS CHILDREN, MY BROTHERS HAVE
ALL MY RAMBUNCTIOUS NEPHEWS AN ARMY OF SONS, AND I HAVE A
ARE MULTI-RACIAL AND ABSOLUTELY SMART, SASSY, AND WONDERFUL
BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT. Taking a 9-YEAR-OLD GODDAUGHTER
family photo is a huge undertaking. To get NAMED LILAH WHO LIVES IN
one decent shot where everyone’s eyes are VIRGINIA. Her mother passed away a
open requires at least 20 takes if not more. couple years ago, so I have been visiting
Thank goodness for digital cameras! Lilah 4-5 times a year.
The children IN MY LIFE
When I visit her, we enjoy roller skating, riding bikes, dancing, singing, cooking,
playing Guess Who and Jenga, going to Sweet Frog for frozen yogurt,
SEAWORLD WITH FAMILY trampoline parks, bowling, and pretending to be American Ninja Warriors at the
My family neighborhood playground. As you can imagine, we are extremely pooped at the
and friends end of our action-packed days. When I told Lilah about my plans to adopt, she
was very excited and happy for me because she knew how much I wanted to be a
are amazing, and they are so DISNEYLAND
mom. She has been extremely supportive with my decision and looks forward to
supportive of this journey. WITH LILAH being a “big sister” someday.
M E E T MY
HIKING CHALLENGE ON
THE FOURTH OF JULY MY HOME
DOG,
and
community
Carmela HIKING WITH CARMELA
I live in a family-friendly neighborhood!
The most recent addition to my family is my
My kitchen, dining room and living room is an dog, Carmela! I adopted her a year ago when
open floor plan, which means there are no walls she was about 2-years-old.
that divide the rooms. This makes it easy to
I take her almost everywhere I go. She is a terrier poodle mix and loves
entertain, which I often do because I love cooking
to remove sqeakers from stuffed animals, lay in the sun while I work
for my friends and family and having them judge
on the computer from home, and play fetch with other dogs. She is
my latest recipes. My crowd pleaser dishes so
the world’s sweetest dog who has won the hearts of many. My parents
far include caprese salad, fettuccine alfredo with
love to spoil Carmela with human food when we visit them at their
jumbo shrimp, and banoffee pie. BELIEVE IT OR
home, and my nephews all love to walk her and play fetch with her at
NOT, I’VE BEEN ABLE TO TURN A FEW ANTI-
the park.
BRUSSEL SPROUTS PEOPLE INTO BRUSSEL
SPROUT LOVERS THANKS TO MY SECRET
INGREDIENT - BACON! I’M CONVINCED SHE LOVES BEING FASHIONABLE BECAUSE SHE
DOESN’T EVER COMPLAIN WHEN I PUT ON A MATCHING BOW ON
MY CUTE BEDROOM MY COZY LIVING ROOM HER WHEN SHE IS MODELING HER HOLIDAY OUTFITS.
CARMELA
AND MAUI
I LOVE LIVING
CLOSE TO KAYAKING IN BIG BEAR
THE OCEAN
I love what I do because making a positive impact in the world is
important to me. Growing up in a low-income family household taught
MEETING NEW FRIENDS AT
me a lot about the importance of having good work ethics and adapting THE CORONADO DOG BEACH
to changes that are out of your control.
WORKING FROM HOME
FOR WORK, I LEAD A TEAM THAT HELPS PEOPLE
My promise TO YOU!
ACCESS HEALTHCARE, FINANCIAL, AND
GOVERNMENT SERVICES. My parents came up I PROMISE THAT MY HOME WILL BE FILLED WITH LOVE, COMPASSION AND
learn about from poverty and taught me the importance of LAUGHTER. I will provide the best possible care and love your child unconditionally.
MY CAREER government programs. And now I get to help others I promise to support your child’s hopes and dreams and do everything in my power to
access the same programs. Having access to those provide them with the best education and future possible. I will nurture and coach them
services helped my family break the cycle of poverty, to be the best person that they can be. Your child will always know where they came from
and achieve the “American Dream”. This is why I am and that your decision was made out of love. I will always stand by your child, and help them
very passionate about what I do for a living. embrace their identity as they grow into adulthood.
C LO SI N
IN
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Thank you!
FOR TAKING THE TIME
TO READ
MY PROFILE!
FOR MANY YEARS, I HAVE KNOWN IN MY
HEART THAT I WANTED TO ADOPT. I have been
paving the path to make my dream of having a
family come true. If I am honored with the privilege
of adopting your child, I will ensure that your family
is always honored and respected for your difficult
and loving decision.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about me as you begin
Now that you know
your search for the right family for your child. I imagine you
a little about me and my
have many difficult decisions ahead of you. I look forward to
journey, I’d love to learn
developing a supportive relationship with you in whatever way
more about you and yours.
you feel most comfortable.
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