Personal Interests

Music
I love exploring new artists and checking out live music. I keep a series of rotating playlists covering various genres and contexts. In order to keep them from getting repetitive, I only include one song per artist, so there is quite a variety. Feel free to check these out!

Playlist: carefree living
Primary Genre: Indie
Sample Artists: Dayglow, Dominic Fike, Goth Babe, Hippo Campus, Omar Apollo, Ritt Momney, Still Woozy, Wallows

Playlist: calm drives
Primary Genre: Alternative
Sample Artists: Arcade Fire, Cage The Elephant, Glass Animals, John Mayer, The Lumineers, Phoenix, Young the Giant

Playlist: late nights
Primary Genre: R&B
Sample Artists: Anderson .Paak, FKJ, Frank Ocean, James Blake, KAYTRANADA, Mac Miller, Steve Lacy, Tom Misch

Playlist: sunny days
Primary Genre: Electronica
Sample Artists: Disclosure, Flume, Jai Wolf, Kygo, Lorde, MGMT, ODESZA, Petit Biscuit, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Whethan

Playlist: lucid dreams
Primary Genre: Future Funk
Sample Artists: Anomalie, Big Gigantic, Gramatik, GRiZ, Hippie Sabotage, NGHTMRE, Pretty Lights, Zeds Dead, ZHU

Cooking
I am passionate about food and cooking and am always looking to try my hand at new dishes and cuisines. I've picked up recipes from family and friends over the years spanning geography and culture, from Italy to South Korea to Trinidad. This passion for exploring flavor extends to coffee, wine, and amaro.

Nature
I love getting outside and have enjoyed four-season hiking in the White Mountains, Sierra Nevadas, Rockies, Cascades, and the Alps. I also enjoy camping, kayaking, running, and more.

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