Trail running fuels my love of the outdoors while building the endurance, agility, and mental toughness needed for any challenge. Functional strength training keeps my body strong, stable, and resilient. Together, they prepare me for the demands of Spartan obstacle course racing, where endurance, strength, and adaptability are pushed to their limits. This combination of training and mindset drives my success both on the course and in the workplace.

Working with Raspberry Pi gives me a hands-on way exploring technology, expressing my creativity, and building gadgets I can use every day. I've created projects like a retro arcade system, a digital photo frame, and a network-based ad blocker, which have given me experience with Linux, open-source tools, and IoT hardware. Some of these projects have led me to develop more traditional skills like basic carpentry.

In 2024, with no musical background, I took up piano lessons to satisfy a curiosity about music and to reach outside my comfort zone. Since then, I've learned the basics of music theory, can confidently read sheet music, and even performed duets with my instructor. To enrich the experience, I sometimes play with a VR headset paired with the PianoVision application.

My interest in cooking began during the 2019 COVID pandemic. Staying home with my family led us to experiment with meal kit services like HelloFresh and GreenChef. I quickly learned the fundamentals and eventually found myself creating my own meals from scratch. Today, I find great satisfaction in surprising my family with new dishes and sharing in the comfort of a delicious home-cooked meal.