Off the clock, I cook, letter on my tablet, experiment with nail art, and have strong opinions about hot sauce, all catalogued in a spreadsheet, naturally.

I travel, not vacation. There's a difference. You'll also usually find me mid-episode of a foreign series, from a very specific corner of the couch.

Across nearly 40 countries, my unofficial tradition is stopping at a McDonald's. Very cultured, I know. But it works as a lens: same brand, completely different energy depending on where you are. Some locations feel like a neighborhood living room. Others move like a train station.

Consistency doesn't mean sameness. That's true in design and apparently also in fast food.