Pakk & Will

About Pakk:

I was born in Hong Kong and moved to Upstate New York with my family when I
was 13. Adjusting to a new school, language, and culture was tough, and I didn't truly feel
comfortable in my own skin until college. There, I majored in Biology and minored in Music.
College was where I really found myself, but it was also where I had to cope with losing my dad,
which shifted my perspective on life. Although my parents had always wanted me to become a
doctor, I realized that it was more important to live a life true to myself and follow my own
dreams. So, after completing my undergraduate degree and two graduate degrees, I enrolled at
Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, to study film scoring and composition. This has led me
to a career as a music composer for film and TV.
My brother, sister-in-law, and their children (13 and 8), live in San Gabriel, CA; and my mom
lives in Monterey Park, CA. They are all within a 30-min drive from where we live. One of my
favorite family traditions is celebrating Chinese New Year together by sharing delicious Chinese
food and playing card games together as a family.
More About Pakk by Will: Pakk is the most thoughtful, kind, and hard-working person I know.
Everyone who meets him loves being around his bright spirit immediately.
One of the things I love most about Pakk is how much he makes me laugh on a regular basis. I
love living life with him and how we manage to have fun no matter what we are doing. I cherish
our heartfelt and supportive conversations, and we constantly say how grateful we are that we
are such a good team together in life. I deeply appreciate that Pakk is an excellent provider and
how attentive he is to our dog Daisy. For as long as I’ve known Pakk he has expressed how
much he wants to be a father, and it’s because of all these qualities that I know he will be a
wonderful parent.

About Will:

I grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, a charming small city known for its
beautiful wineries and short drive to Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of holidays spent with my close extended family,
which gave me a deep appreciation for the importance of family from an early age. I have fond
memories growing up playing ice hockey and soccer, and spending time outdoors and at the
cottage with my parents and brother. It's my dream to create similar experiences for my future
child. After graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, I moved to
Toronto, where I discovered my passion for video production, working with large brands and in
television.
I’m looking forward to providing a loving and supportive home for a future child, where they
can grow to be their authentic self. I look forward to cheering them on in whatever sports and
activities they enjoy, having board game and movie nights, and creating family traditions like
celebrating Christmas back in Canada. I’m excited about traveling and exploring different parts
of the world together, and spending time outdoors at the beautiful parks in both California and
Canada.
My parents, my brother and sister-in-law and their daughters (4 and 2), live close to Toronto,
Canada. We love to visit them at least twice a year, and they enjoy visiting us in sunny California
as well. Though they may live far away, we facetime with them once a week to catch up with
each other. One of our favorite traditions is staying with my family for Christmas. We help my
mom make fresh pasta, watch Christmas movies, eat delicious food, and go on winter walks. It’s
also the best time to catch up with my extended family, including a grandma, 2 uncles, an aunt,
3 cousins and their 8 kids.
More About Will by Pakk: I felt love for the first time in my life when I met will and he continues
to make me feel loved every single day. His quick wit livens up every room he enters. His
positive outlook on life is contagious. What I value about Will the most is his ability to listen and
give advice, which has guided me through some of the most difficult personal and professional
situations. This makes him a great husband to me, a wonderful son to his parents, a caring
friend to many, and an all-around genuine person to whoever he meets. On top of that, he
believed in me before I believed in myself. I have no doubt that he will raise our future child to
be a kind, caring and confident person. Will is going to be a fantastic father.

Career/Occupation:

Pakk: In 2005, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a composer for film and television.
It’s tough to break into Hollywood, but through hard work and perseverance, I have made a
career for myself. What I value about my job is that I am able to work from my home music
studio. With our future child, I will ensure that I nurture their curiosity, encourage them to
explore different interests, and support the pursuit of their passions.
Will: I’m currently the Director of Social Media & YouTube at an online media agency. Work-life
balance is a priority for me, and I have the mindset that family obligations and self-care are just
as important as work. I’m grateful that I am able to work from home most of the time on my
own schedule, which allows for great flexibility with childcare.

Home/Community:

We love our family-friendly neighborhood, Lake Balboa, located in sunny Los Angeles,
California. We live in a 4-bedroom single family home on a tree-lined street with a beautiful
backyard that's perfect for entertaining guests and playtime with a child. We are blessed to live
within walking distance of a large park that features a wonderful playground and stunning lake
which contains ducks and swans. We love to walk our dog Daisy there and are excited to go for
walks with our future child there too. One of our favorite things to do in our neighborhood is
enjoying brunch or dinner on a patio at one of the many excellent restaurants. Sharing this love
of food is something we look forward to doing with our future child. There are also several
options for good schools in our district for a child to get a great education.

Interests & Hobbies:

We enjoy cooking at home, experimenting with new recipes, and trying out different
restaurants. We look forward to involving a child in these culinary adventures, teaching them to
cook, and tasting diverse cuisines together. Exploring the world through travel is one of our
greatest joys, and we are so excited to share different histories and cultures with a child. We
also cherish moments spent with our friends, engaging in lively conversations, playing board
games filled with laughter, and immersing ourselves in movies and the latest binge-worthy TV
shows. We’re also big fans of hiking, going for walks, and enjoying the outdoors. We hope to
foster a love for discovering nature with a child. One of our favorite traditions is traveling back
to Canada, especially during Christmas, and we are so excited to include a child in these special
family moments.

A Few of Our Favorites:

• Foods
Pakk: Japanese, Italian and Chinese
Will: Italian, Japanese and Mexican
• Colors
Pakk Gray, yellow, blue
Will: Blue, green
• Movies
Pakk: Horror films, Harry Potter
Will: Marvel, Harry Potter, Documentaries
• TV Shows
Pakk: Schitt’s Creek, Friends, Ozark
Will: Game of Thrones, The Great British Baking Show
• Music
Pakk: Film music, 90’s pop and hip hop, and Mariah Carey
Will: Whitney Houston, 90’s R&B and pop
• Destinations
Italy, London, Vancouver

Openness:

We believe that openness is the key to an adoptive child understanding their full identity. Our
goal is to create an environment where our future child can freely ask questions about their
birth parents and story. We also understand that every birth parent has their own comfort
level. With the child’s best interest in mind, we would love to work together with you to create
a level of openness that enriches the child’s life.

In Closing:

We promise to love and nurture your child in a fun and happy home. We promise to be fully
invested in whatever brings them joy, whether it is sports, academics, music, arts or anything at
all. We promise to advocate for them and to give them all the tools they need to thrive. We will
be there to cheer for their triumphs, to pick them up when they fall, and love them
unconditionally no matter what.
We are so excited to become dads. This is only possible because of you! Thank you for taking
the time to get to know us and to consider us.