erick
LIFE & NOTES

Journal

Photos, memories, and a little about my life.

Erick’s longtime profile photo, with glasses, long hair, and a backpack
A more recent portrait of Erick with shorter hair and glasses
PERSONAL ARCHIVE · 2 PHOTOS

The infamous profile picture

This is my infamous profile picture. I took this randomly in the bathroom of an Amazon building in late 2024 and it somehow became the default picture I use everywhere online. These days I have much shorter hair as seen in the second photo which is more recent (Sep 2026).

Family members gathering beneath an outdoor pergola
A casual family selfie indoors
A framed childhood photo of two children at Christmas
Children sitting together at a sporting event
A multigenerational family portrait
FAMILY · 5 PHOTOS

Family.

I love my family and don’t know what I would do without them. My parents are a huge inspiration for me. I love being the oldest brother, even though it can mean making a few more sacrifices than the rest. One of my goals in life is to own a home and raise a small family of my own someday.

Erick training with a coach inside a boxing ring
Erick gathered with friends on the Georgia Tech campus
Friends celebrating graduation in caps and gowns on campus
Friends relaxing together during a cabin trip
GROWING UP · 4 PHOTOS

Growing Up.

Band and boxing made up a significant part of my life growing up. I made a lot of friends and memories that I will keep with me for the rest of my life. Although I probably got some brain damage from boxing and partied a little too hard in college, I would do it all over again if I could.

A busy shopping street in Korea with bright signs at night
An illuminated observation tower against the evening sky
A crowded market street lined with Korean shop signs
A quiet Korean street lit up at night
People walking down a narrow Korean street at night
A bright pink vending machine in a small alley
A shop display of photos, stickers, and keepsakes
A person playing a brightly lit claw machine
Two friends standing together on a city street at night
Friends sitting together inside a cafe
A hand resting against a signed handprint display in Korea
Rows of gaming computers and red-and-white chairs in a Korean gaming venue
An illuminated Korean pavilion among trees at night
KOREA · 13 PHOTOS

Korea.

This was my favorite trip I've ever been on. I loved Korea. I’m not a big K-pop fan, but the clothing and food were my favorite parts. If I could go to Korea every year just to buy clothes, I would do it.

A painted hotel and restaurant sign on a brick wall at night
A plate of tacos served with lime and red onion
A home memorial with a framed portrait, flowers, and keepsakes
A sunny residential courtyard with potted plants
A neighborhood street decorated with colorful papel picado
Cars and a motorcycle traveling along a neighborhood street
A small plant growing beside a brick wall
A framed portrait surrounded by pink flowers
A blue courtyard with a table and hanging decorations
A Gothic church tower against a clear blue sky
A sunlit rooftop courtyard with potted plants
A cobblestone neighborhood street in Mexico at sunset
A neighborhood street in Mexico beneath an evening sky
An unfinished brick home surrounded by plants and cacti
MEXICO · 14 PHOTOS

Mexico.

For a large part of my early life, I was ashamed of my Mexican heritage because I didn’t see many people who looked like me at school or on TV. As I got older, I fell in love with my roots and the history of my people. I am proud to be a first-generation Mexican American in tech. Mexico is a beautiful country with a rich culture, and I wish I could visit more often.

A boat and marina with the Seattle skyline across the water
Seattle skyline and waterfront at blue hour with the Great Wheel lit up
A modern Seattle home illuminated at night
Shelves of plants in a Seattle shop
A downtown Seattle street beneath string lights
People walking along the Seattle waterfront promenade
Sunlight reflecting across a lake beneath a tree-lined shore
The Space Needle at the end of a Seattle street beneath a clear blue sky
A monorail crossing above a downtown Seattle street
Golden sunlight on buildings and trees along a Seattle street
Two large grayscale figures painted on a Seattle building, surrounded by sunlit city towers
A raised drawbridge with cyclists and pedestrians waiting to cross
Seattle waterfront with people walking beneath the downtown skyline
A glowing red ampersand sculpture lighting up trees and outdoor seating at night
A small skeleton posed at a desk with a laptop
Snow-covered mountains rising behind a roadside work area
Snowy cabins beneath dramatic clouds in the mountains
A sunny waterfront view across Seattle
Downtown Seattle and the Amazon Spheres viewed from above
A Seattle bridge framed by trees
The Seattle skyline glowing at night
Two illuminated church towers against the evening sky
The ornate interior of a Seattle church during a gathering
An art installation with Chinese characters displayed on a gallery wall
Cherry blossoms scattered across outdoor stairs beneath a blue sky
The neon Public Market sign at Pike Place Market
Colorful character figures displayed inside a Seattle shop
Two people climbing outdoor stairs beneath cherry blossoms
A cozy Seattle apartment living room with art and plants
SEATTLE · 31 PHOTOS

Seattle.

I have some gripes with Seattle, but some of my favorite things about the city are its views. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how privileged I am to live in a place like this, and some of these photos remind me to be grateful for my home and community.