Beyond the CV
Photos, books, walks, and small experiments outside research.
A small space outside the academic CV — places I notice, books I return to, and a few things I am learning beyond research.
Walks & Places
Recent photos from hikes, walks, beaches, and quiet places.
A quiet corner of Sri Lanka last fall — peaceful, unhurried, and full of warmth. 
A morning hike in Portola Valley after light rain. 
Pacifica from the end of a coastal hiking trail. 
Yosemite, with granite rising in the background. 
The view from Point Reyes Lighthouse after a whale-watching trip. 
An evening walk at San Gregorio State Beach.
Books
Books I am reading, recently read, or often recommend.
All-time favorite
Tao Te Ching
Lao Tzu, translated by Stephen Mitchell
Recently read
- The Hard Thing About Hard ThingsBen Horowitz
- High Growth HandbookElad Gil
- MeditationsMarcus Aurelius
Currently reading
- Letters from a StoicSeneca
- SuperforecastingPhilip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner
I tend to read at a steady pace, usually one book every 2–3 weeks, though sometimes I finish one in a day or two.
Recent Hobbies
Small routines and new skills outside work.
I try to pick up something new every few months. Recently, that has meant classical guitar lessons with Charles Ferguson at Stanford.
I have also been making time for small routines outside work: a beach stop about once a month, short scenic drives, and roughly fifteen hikes over the past six months. It’s nothing structured, just a way for me to get outside, slow down a bit, and notice things I’d usually miss during the week.