The Code Less Traveled


Figuring out my next steps in life, one error message at a time.

'For the (Active)Record..' : My Sinatra Portfolio Project

In the blog post for my last portfolio project, I wrote a lot about how much fun I had while working on it. Unfortunately, I think I might be singing a slightly different tune for this iteration.


'A Code to Joy': My First Portfolio Project

I have to start by saying I had so much fun with this project.


'I Have No IDE What I'm Doing': Why I Decided To Pursue Programming

When I was in physical therapy school (and while working as a physical therapist), it was a common question to hear: “What made you decide to become a physical therapist?” A lot of my classmates had inspiring stories of their own recovery journeys as injured student-athletes, or their experiences with loved ones that had gone through therapy. I bring that up to say that I’m no stranger to people asking “Why are you doing this?”