🌱 GC

Beyond the Code

Adventures, creativity, and passions that fuel my journey

🧶 Crochet Creations

Handmade with love - sustainable crafting for a cozy world

Cozy Winter Sweater

Cozy Winter Sweater

Hand-crocheted in free time over a couple months

IntermediateMaroon and white
Sunburst Hat

Sunburst Hat

Hat crocheted from 5 panels for a friend

EasyWhite and browns
Market Tote Bag

Market Tote Bag

Fashionable, eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags

AdvancedYellow, blue, and white
Amigurumi Animals

Amigurumi Animals

Crochet frog gifts for friends

IntermediateVarious

🥾 Hiking Adventures

Exploring nature's beauty, one trail at a time

Shenandoah National Park
Fall 2024+

Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

I've been hiking here since 2016, and I recently hiked the Old Rag Mountain loop trail - a challenging hike done with friends

Smoky Mountains National Park
Spring 2025

Smoky Mountains National Park

Tennessee/North Carolina

Multiple hikes across the Smoky Mountains, most scenic being the Mount LeConte trail

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Summer 2025

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Michigan

Incredible hikes along the Lake Superior coastline, with unique rock formations and beautiful weather

🎵 Musical Journey

Rhythms and melodies that inspire my creativity

Current Favorites

Indie

Nilüfer Yanya, Indigo De Souza, Flipturn, Spacey Jane, The Backseat Lovers

Alternative Pop

Sarah Kinsley, Spill Tab, Rachel Chinouriri, Lorde

And more

Saya Gray, Doechii, Ethel Cain

Musical Experiences

Concert Memories

Live performances like Rachel Chinouriri (pictured), Flipturn, Lorde, and local Charlottesville bands

Piano

I have been practicing and learning piano in my own time since 2018

Guitar

I am in the midst of teaching myself guitar - how successful I am is still to be seen...

Flipturn concert

Flipturn live at Ting Pavilion in Charlottesville