In December, I went to NYC for work. I’m excited that with my new job I have a reason to travel there a couple of times a year. Beyond meeting a few of my coworkers, this time, I got to catch up with a few friends, snuck in a Comedy Cellar show and a Broadway musical (thanks Zack for the rec!), and even a museum visit. It was cold, but we had a great time. Continue reading...
I read Augustine’s Confessions as part of a Catherine Project class. The book was repeatedly cited by Martin Hägglund in This Life, a book I had quite enjoyed reading a few years before, and he emphasized the nuance in understanding Augustine, so I chose to do a guided reading. Continue reading...
Still trying to catch up on my lack of writing this year, here’s the long awaited list of the books I read in 2023. Less than I wanted, but I’m happy with the mix. On top of a few great fiction books, I read books spanning classics, history, and economics. Unintentionally, I also ended up reading a bunch of memoirs. Continue reading...
This past Saturday, San Francisco had one of its beloved literary events. Litcrawl is a series of readings and conversations held in bookstores, bars, and cafes in the Mission District, and is part of the annual Litquake festival. The first Litcrawl event I went to this year was a discussion on the Uncanny Possibilities for AI Poetry. Continue reading...
In October, I got to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for a work offsite with our engineering team. I was barely over a month into the new job, and since we’re pretty distributed, it was a great way to meet many of my teammates in person for the first time. While Jackson Hole was out of the way for everyone, it turned out to be an awesome backdrop for our time together. The sessions were productive, and the team-building activities were fun.
We got to explore the Tetons and Yellowstone, which were both stunning. The trip was a great way to bond with my new colleagues and experience the beautiful national parks. More...