I was far from the star of any team I was on while growing up, but I like to think my physical peak is still to come.
Nowadays, I run frequently and have a half-marathon PR of 1:26:30. My next goal is to qualify for the New York Marathon;
ambitious, but a race I look forward to chasing.
When on vacation, I like to avoid cities and crowds and instead explore the wilderness. I want to backpack in the Pacific
Northwest and would love to try at least one of the Big Three Trails someday.
My family introduced me to diverse cuisines at a young age, which has imbued me with a love of food and cooking. I am always
looking for a new dish to make to spice things up.
I love spending my downtime working on both riddles and puzzles. I look forward to Fridays in particular because that’s when
FiveThirtyEight releases its weekly Riddler column. The problem solving and creative thinking involved in riddles makes them
an interesting way to challenge anyone's mind.
I recently reacquainted myself with an interest I had in middle school, woodworking. Making something yourself provides a uniquely
satisfying feeling. The creativity and planning also make woodworking a great medium for expression and creativity.
Even those who only know me as an acquaintance know I am a sports junkie. My two favorite sports are professional football and college
basketball. Sports were the first avenue that piqued my interest in data, but I still like to casually watch games without trying to
analyze too much.
