Beyond code
Outside of school and work, I'm usually trying to get outside, find a new view, play something competitive, or disappear into a massive game world, movie universe, or LEGO build for a while.
LOTS OF BIG BRIDGES
I like trips where the view makes you stop talking for a second. Golden Gate at dusk, Tower Bridge in the sun, mountain overlooks, random side quests in new cities—those are the kinds of places that stick with me.
Mountain overlook after a long climb
I hike a lot because it resets my brain in a way nothing else really does. I like overlooks, long trails, and the feeling of earning a view instead of just arriving at it.
Long distance biker
I like long bike rides that start as a normal idea and slowly become a story. I have biked from UMD to Annapolis before, and I have also biked from UMD into DC.
open worlds on top
I am very into games that make exploration feel huge and mysterious. Zelda and Elden Ring are two of my favorites because they reward curiosity, patience, and wandering into places you probably should not have wandered into yet.
Other interests
I also like Marvel and LEGOs, especially the big display sets that turn into a whole project for the day. Moon Knight is my favorite character, and there is something fun about building a scene piece by piece until it turns into a tiny world full of characters, details, and references.
Getting in my 60 minutes of exercise
I like staying active in ways that feel social and competitive. Soccer is my favorite team sport, ping pong is my favorite quick challenge, running is the thing I come back to when I want a simple test of discipline, and climbing is the outdoor version of solving a puzzle with your whole body.