Life beyond research

I love taking on challenges, learning from failure, and never giving up.

Being an ENTP, I get inspired by connecting with new people and sharing stories.

Sailing

Dinghy sailing (ILCA 7)

Sailing an ILCA 7 dinghy Dinghies sailing on the water On the water after sailing

Marathon

Personal best records

Full marathon 42.195 km3:48:03
Half marathon 21.0975 km1:39:54
10K0:42:19
Running a marathon At a marathon event Running a race At the finish of a run Running a marathon Runners at the start of a race

Hiking

Chile (Patagonia) | Torres del Paine National Park

W Circuit (4 days)
Mountain scenery in Torres del Paine Hiking in Patagonia Camping along the W Circuit in Torres del Paine Taking a break on the W Circuit

Canada | Banff National Park

Trekking
Hiking through a forest in Banff Snowy mountain view in Banff Standing beside a turquoise lake in Banff On a snowy mountain trail in Banff

Italy | Dolomites

Trekking
Mountain ridge in the Dolomites Rocky trail and peaks in the Dolomites Mountain landscape in the Dolomites Trekking in the Dolomites Mountain peaks in the Dolomites

Traveling

18 countries and counting!

Highlights

Watching Argentina celebrate the 2022 World Cup
Watching the 2022 World Cup in Argentina and celebrating Argentina's win.
Skydiving
Skydiving (I can barely handle amusement park rides...)
Visiting a glacier during a South America trip
Two months traveling through South America

Camping

I started camping to save on travel costs, but somewhere along the way, I fell in love with falling asleep surrounded by nature.

Sitting by a campfire Tent and campfire after dark Sunset at a campsite Tent beneath a tree Walking with camping gear Cooking beside a campsite at night Gathering around a campfire

Volunteering

Volunteering in Gulu, Uganda

With children at a school in Gulu, Uganda Volunteering with a group in Gulu, Uganda Volunteering with children in Gulu, Uganda Spending time outdoors with children in Gulu, Uganda

Cycling

Cycling from Seoul to Busan (617 km)

I love traveling by bicycle. So far, all my bike trips have been in South Korea. One day, I hope to explore another country by bike.

Traveling by bicycle in South Korea Taking a break during a cycling trip