ABOUT ELIZABETH
I'm an entrepreneur, writer, photographer, and creative designer. I love exploring new ideas, meeting new people, and solving problems with design and tech.
An eternal optimist, I constantly seek new opportunities to better myself and the world around me.
I enjoy taking photographs of my surroundings, writing travel articles, and designing graphics, websites, and mobile apps.
I am an avid traveler! Doing so makes me feel alive – there's nothing like exploring new places, cultures, or languages. The world is such a beautiful place to explore!
I quit my job for the possibility of working remotely while traveling. With camera in hand, this new path became a journey to document all that came into contact with me during this new path of exploration – both beautiful and mundane; the big life changes happening right before my eyes without even realizing it! My travel + language blog documents these experiences through photographs and written accounts so you can experience them alongside me every step of the way (or jump straight down some rabbit hole if reading isn't your thing).
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Here's a quick recap of how I met your mother, I mean how I got here.
In high school “keyboarding” was seen as a nerdy elective, so I took it.
“NOBODY IS GOING TO NEED TO LEARN HOW TO TYPE?! TYPEWRITERS ARE OBSOLETE”, THEY SAID. *INSERT MEH EMOJI HERE*
I learned my way around the MS-DOS command line on a first date. I guess it was love at first byte.
Then, I was a BBS SySop (system operator) at 15. On a whim, I started a BBS (that’s a bulletin board system or vintage Reddit) in Vegas with my boyfriend called Wicked City named after one of my favorite anime films. Even though it was only a single node (line) it became popular and I met a lot of interesting characters bartering for computer goodies and food. Fun times!
Techie in Training
Started coding with CoffeeCup Software back in the late 90s and was just happy to create cool GeoCities pages for friends.
“WE'RE ON THE INTERNET!”
This is one of the first pictures I uploaded. I'll spare you the liquid raver background and the under construction animations.
That year I paid to have a custom PC built for the sole purpose of being able to provide desktop publishing services to friends. I set up virtual voicemail boxes for each roommate and charged a monthly fee for the service.
My first break into the corporate world was answering phones for a healthcare consulting firm in Oakland. I would learn about Oracle networking systems, desktop publishing, and code between setting appointments and transferring calls.
During the early days of the digital revolution, creativity was my playground. Long before drag-and-drop editors existed, I designed and built websites, channeling my creative energy into every project.
The real magic happened when I realized coding was more than just lines of text. It was about empowering people to feel they could achieve anything with tech. With creativity and curiosity, the possibilities were endless.
Oh, and a decent Wi-Fi connection doesn’t hurt either. I've been in this game since the tech boom of the '90s, riding the waves of digital evolution ever since.
the process is a process
How The Noggin Works
It starts with “Brainstorm Bonanza,” where ideas and coffee cups swirl in a frenzied dance. Then comes the “Zen Garden of Focus,” where ideas are shaped amidst curated playlists and the occasional cat video. As I venture into “Crunch Time Canyon,” deadlines race ahead, and the combo of caffeine and burritos becomes essential fuel. Finally, at the “Sanity Check Summit,” every detail is scrutinized, tested, and refined.
To keep this creative machine well-oiled, I indulge in yoga, lunch dates with my husband, cuddles with the doggo, and the occasional Netflix binge—because even the busiest noggin needs rest, relaxation, and moments of joy and connection.
Ideation
Concentration
Refinement
But Who's Keeping Score?
120
Happy Customers
180+
Completed Projects
7,500+
Cups of Caffeine
62,614
Working Hours (whew!)
