About Me

5 Things About Me

"If you think the world's not full of nice people, you should be the nice one." -Anonymous

I am an Avid Reader

In December 2018, I was invited to join a book club, and by the end of 2019, I had read 65 books. What started as an invitation quickly became a habit, and eventually a passion. I have remained part of that same book club ever since, and in 2023, I stepped into a co-hosting role.

For a long time, I believed I disliked reading because I struggled to stay engaged with physical books. Over time, I realized it was not reading I disliked, but the format itself. Audiobooks and eBooks made reading feel accessible and enjoyable in a way it never had before. That perspective continues to shape how I approach learning design. There is no single “right” way to engage with content, only different ways that work better for different people. Designing with that awareness allows me to create more inclusive and effective learning experiences.

I Love to Travel

Growing up, I was afraid of flying. The concept never really made sense to me, and my first experience on a plane didn’t help, my ears popped the entire flight and it was extremely painful. So for a while, flying was something I avoided.

That changed in 2016 when I started my professional career and realized travel was part of the job. I didn’t really have a choice, I either had to get over it or not work… you can probably guess which one I chose.

Since then, I’ve been traveling ever since. What used to feel intimidating now feels exciting. Some of my favorite moments have been watching city skylines come into view during landing or seeing mountain ranges stretch out below me. One of the best trips I’ve taken was to Tokyo, Japan, and I still have a long-standing goal of making it to Australia and New Zealand.

Travel, for me, has become one of those things that reminds me that growth usually starts just outside of your comfort zone.

City landscape viewed through the window a of plane.

Mountain landscape view through the window of a plane

Did Someone say Crime Shows?

From true crime documentaries like Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story to scripted shows like Mindhunter, I can watch it all. I find myself drawn to the way these stories are told and analyzed, there is something about understanding the details, the patterns, and the human behavior behind each case that keeps me interested.

I grew up watching Law & Order: SVU and Dateline, so I think that curiosity has always been there. I naturally look for meaning, structure, and explanation, even in situations that are complex or a little unsettling.

Escape Room Enthusiast

I have always enjoyed puzzles, from jigsaw puzzles to Sudoku to brain teasers. Escape rooms bring all of those elements together in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. I enjoy the challenge of working through problems under pressure, especially when the solution is not immediately obvious, I am always up for the challenge.

Over time, my sister, friends, and I formed a team and have completed more than 50 escape rooms together, including one in Seoul, South Korea. While we do not always escape, we always enjoy the experience, and it has become one of my favorite ways to challenge myself and problem-solve with others.

Ramen Connoisseur

Growing up, I hated the ramen that came in packets. It never turned out right and was always too mushy, so I stayed away from it for years. I eventually gave cup noodles a chance in college, as one does, but everything really changed when I tried ramen from a restaurant for the first time.

Since then, I’ve made it a point to try ramen whenever I get the chance, and I always go for the spiciest option, the hotter the better. That goal eventually took me to Japan, where I was able to have an authentic experience.

Also, fun fact, ramen is pretty much the only food I take pictures of, so it has unintentionally become my way of documenting where I’ve been.

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