Hello, I'm Christy!
Hello, I'm Christy!
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Welcome to my corner of the internet.
I think a lot and write a little.
Stay tuned for (hopefully) regular updates.
I think a lot and write a little.
Stay tuned for (hopefully) regular updates.
about me
People often assume I'm from California. Something about my monotonous voice and demeanor.
However, I grew up in Detroit, the poster child of post-industrial decline. I like being from such an underrated place. Only I wish more people knew the warmth, resilience, and beauty of the motor city. The food scene is amazing, and the history and auto museums are unmatched.
I was a fairly bookish kid and went to an arts high school, where I discovered a liking for modern and contemporary art. I gave tours of Saarinen House, and I would love to return at some point. Later I went to college at Yale, studying Applied Math and Computer Science. I took a wide range of courses, everything from algorithms to art theory, and organic chemistry to food writing.
Did all this lead to an illustrious career as a mathematician or food blogger? Not quite.
However, I grew up in Detroit, the poster child of post-industrial decline. I like being from such an underrated place. Only I wish more people knew the warmth, resilience, and beauty of the motor city. The food scene is amazing, and the history and auto museums are unmatched.
I was a fairly bookish kid and went to an arts high school, where I discovered a liking for modern and contemporary art. I gave tours of Saarinen House, and I would love to return at some point. Later I went to college at Yale, studying Applied Math and Computer Science. I took a wide range of courses, everything from algorithms to art theory, and organic chemistry to food writing.
Did all this lead to an illustrious career as a mathematician or food blogger? Not quite.
interests
What lights me up? A lot of things—guitar, trips, and food!I love playing sports, especially running. I grew up playing tennis, field hockey, and lacrosse. And lately I've been mixing it up with new ones: soccer, lifting, pickleball, snowboarding, and dance.
It's fun to be a beginner again.
I've been learning to cook more intentionally (read: beyond eggs and toast). I'm making my way albeit slowly through Salt, Acid, Fat, Heat to understand the building blocks of good cooking.
That said, I've always liked baking more—which tracks with a Karen Chee tweet. She said eldest siblings like cooking (a survival skill) while younger siblings like baking (frivolous). I felt that.
Finally, books have been a big part of my life. As a kid, I spent many weekends at the library and Borders (rip) just reading anything that caught my eye. I still do that when I have free time. And I tend to gravitate towards voices that validate my experience. Some favorites are: Pachinko, Everything I Never Told You, Chemistry, and The Opposite of Loneliness.
professional
I'm a data engineer for Airbnb.org, a disaster response and emergency housing non-profit.
If you're curious about our work or want to get involved, feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to chat about it.
If you're curious about our work or want to get involved, feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to chat about it.
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