Highlights

Some notable highlights and learning

May 11, 2025. Sporting Life 10k

First race! I got to run with my best friend! Happy Mother’s day. PR 54:02.

Running shoes in use

September 29, 2024. First Half!

Ran a half-marathon! I was so grateful for the encouragement my two best friends gave me the month prior. This was on my own time, so it was a good moment when I could mentally be my own cheerleader. PR 2:07:55.

Joined the most wholesome run club at Waterloo Running Room this month.

Trees

May 29, 2024. “Kaitlyn”

A past colleague (a mentor and friend) from my 3rd co-op (in 2020) named his baby after me based on my work ethic and personality. I was so honoured and humbled. Awe.

Pink peony flower

May 11-17, 2024. CHI ‘24 Conference

Got to student volunteer (SV) at my first research conference! It was INCREDIBLE.

Fun side note: A PhD student and postdoc from a collaborative lab became my friends. Our flight there was cancelled, then rescheduled for 12 hours later, and included a detour to Saskatoon, SK, CA.

CHI '24 conference building