Other Interests
Beyond international relations and travel, I have other interests that I feel very passionate about. Here you can learn more about my pursuits in photography, yoga, and CrossFit.
Photography
When I was a young kid, I loved making videos and stop motions. I went on to discover I had an eye for photography in 2014. Several years later, I took a short class to learn how to use the manual settings on a camera. Photography and videography were careers I considered for awhile, but they have just been a long-term hobby of mine.
You can find even more of my photography on the Portfolio page.
CrossFit
I started CrossFit in April 2021 at CrossFit Unconquered in Leavenworth, KS and quickly fell in love. Pushing my physical and mental limits has made me stronger in many aspects of my life. The part of CrossFit that kept me coming back each day, however, was the community of people.
I decided to get my Level 1 Certificate in October of 2022 to start coaching others. I love guiding people to realize they are capable of things they may have never thought they could do.
Yoga
I started practicing yoga regularly at the same time I started CrossFit. My CrossFit gym offers yoga classes once a week, so that’s what I did. I realized I had a natural talent for the practice, and was encouraged by my yoga instructors to get certified and start instructing. I then began teaching classes in June 2022.
I have learned just how important yoga is not only to our physical well-beings but also mentally and emotionally. I often get told by students that my classes are the best parts of their week. I love giving them a space to unwind and let go, while at the same time helping them take care of their bodies and mobility.
