🌿 Life & Leisure
Welcome to a glimpse of what I enjoy beyond research — exploring nature, watching inspiring movies, and diving into memorable books.
🥾 Hikes I’ve Done
Here are some of the hikes I’ve completed. I love being out in nature — it’s a great balance to academic life.
| Hike Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Deep Cove | https://maps.app.goo.gl/3yAcZspFCDFy8Ymc9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy |
| Seymour Grind and Good Sir Martin Trail | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/seymour-grind-b-p-good-sir-martin-and-bridle-loop?sh=lplzyr |
| Norvan Falls | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/norvan-falls?sh=lplzyr |
| Boden Powell Trail | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/baden-powell-trail-fromme-mountain-section?sh=lplzyr |
| Dog Mountain Trail | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/dog-mountain-and-first-lake-loop?sh=lplzyr |
| Rice Lake Gate | https://maps.app.goo.gl/DKWKgELjktHqPkAp8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy |
| Seymour Canyon and Lynn Canyon Loop | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/seymour-canyon-and-lynn-canyon-loop |
| Old Buck Trail | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ees3JdomkamQuMAm9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy |
| Huckleberry-Hemlock-Salish-Imperial | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/huckleberry-hemlock-salish-imperial |
| Belcarra Bluffs and Admiralty Point Trail | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/belcarra-bluffs-and-admiralty-point-trail |
| Ridge Park Loop | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/ridge-park-loop-trail |
| Capilano Canyon | https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/capilano-canyon/ |
| Boundary and Old Buck Trail Loop | https://maps.app.goo.gl/PK5EQ55c8yYnyv5V9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy |
📸 Some views from the trail:
🎬 Favorite Movies
A few movies that I’ve really enjoyed — whether for their storytelling, cinematography, or emotional depth.
| Movie Title (year) | IMDb | Genres |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Days (2023) | 7.9/10 | Drama/Narrative |
| Inception (2010) | 8.8/10 | Sci-fi/Action |
| Oppenheimer (2023) | 8.3/10 | Thriller/Historical drama |
| Past Lives (2023) | 7.8/10 | Romance/Drama |
| A Man Called Otto (2022) | 7.5/10 | Drama/Melodrama |
| About Elly (2009) | 7.9/10 | Mystery/Thriller |
| Nonnas (2025) | 6.9/10 | Comedy |
📚 Favorite Books
Here are some of the books that have shaped my thinking or simply brought me joy.
| Book Title | Author |
|---|---|
| The Inner Game of Tennis | Timothy Gallwey |
| Sapiens | Yuval Noah Harari |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho |
| Nineteen Eighty-Four | George Orwell |
| Clear Thinking | Shane Parrish |
| The Story of Philosophy | Bryan Magee |
| A Brief History of Intelligence | Max Bennett |