About This Diary 🏔️

Welcome to my personal diary documenting my incredible 1-year research stay in Boulder, Colorado! This is my digital journal where I share daily experiences, research adventures, outdoor activities, and everything that makes life in the beautiful Rocky Mountains so special.

Why This Diary?

I wanted to create a meaningful record of this transformative year abroad. Boulder offers such a unique combination of world-class research opportunities and outdoor adventures that I felt compelled to document every aspect of this journey.

The Technical Setup

This diary is built with:

  • Jekyll - Static site generator
  • GitHub Pages - Free hosting and automatic deployment
  • Markdown - Simple, beautiful writing format
  • Tag System - Easy organization and discovery
  • Responsive Design - Looks great on any device

Tags & Organization

I use a tagging system to organize entries by theme:

  • food - Food and drinks
  • research - Academic and lab activities
  • training - Sports, hiking, skiing, etc.
  • activities - Social events and exploration
  • boulder - Boulder-specific experiences
  • colorado - Broader Colorado adventures

Connect With Me

While this is primarily a personal journal, I love sharing these experiences! Feel free to follow along on this amazing journey through one of America’s most beautiful and intellectually vibrant cities.

*Started: January 2024 Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA*