Chingyu Chao

How long have you lived in Connecticut?
She has been in Connecticut since 2005 and has created some of her favorite memories including her husband and daughter.

What part of Connecticut do you live in and why?
Her family and her live in Hamden where there are so many incredible things to enjoy like the parks, restaurants, walking trail, and shopping. She loves that it is also in close proximity to New York and Boston. Her family loves Hamden and Connecticut in general!

What is your favorite local spot?
Caroline is addicted to Famous Pizza in Little Italy, New Haven. They have the best pizza ever! She enjoys East Rock Park where you can reach the summit by foot, bicycle or car so that you can be treated to spectacular views of downtown New Haven, New Haven Harbor, Long Island Sound and the surrounding communities. Sleeping Giant State Park is also one of her favorites because she likes hiking with her family and finding treasures in the park but not the Giant!

What is your favorite time of year in Connecticut?
Caroline loves every season here because they all offer something special. Cherry Blossoms in the spring, sunshine at the beach in the summer, Litchfield Hills in the autumn and snowboarding and skiing down it in the winter. All the seasons are natures gift!

What makes you happy?
She loves a good meal with family and friends where they can tell stories, reminisce and laugh like crazy at themselves.

What is your favorite childhood memory?
She has lovely memories of her grandfather. Although he was not a rich man, he worked hard and had a successful life, and he was generous to everyone except himself. People still mention him often after he passed away. She learned a lot from him like the fact that people are more important than money! She is the first grandchild in her family, so he spoiled her a lot! He was her Santa Claus, not only for Christmas Eve but also every single day of her childhood.

If you moved today and only had one box to take with you, what would you put in it?
Letters that she wrote to her family. She has been a flight attendant for almost 15 years. When she traveled to any new country, she would mail a letter or postcard to her family and keep a copy of it. Therefore, they have collected many stamps from other countries. Those letters are very precious to her.