From Chopin to code, and everything in between. One thought at a time.
I'm Eva — a software engineer, pianist, figure skater, and full-time overthinker. This blog is where I reflect on the things I love, the things I build, and the things I'm still figuring out. I write about music, tech, learning, motivation, and all the intersections in between. Come as you are.
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You’re Not Too Old. Start Anyway.
June 19, 2025
Why age shouldn't stop you from trying something new, and how perseverance matters more than talent.
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I Tried Every Practice App I Could Find — and That’s Why I Built My Own
June 13, 2025
Tired of clunky apps and half-finished tools, I set out to build the music practice tracker I couldn’t find. Here’s what Cadenso makes different.
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The Ultimate Story of Eva: How I Became a Software Engineer, National Level Athlete, and Degu Website Pioneer
June 2, 2025
A satirical look at personal branding, overblown LinkedIn bios, guru culture, and how Eva became a software engineer, national-level athlete, music practice app founder — and plushie strategist.
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From Chopin to code, and everything in between. One thought at a time.
I'm Eva — a software engineer, pianist, figure skater, and full-time overthinker. This blog is where I reflect on the things I love, the things I build, and the things I'm still figuring out. I write about music, tech, learning, motivation, and all the intersections in between. Come as you are.
Latest Posts
You’re Not Too Old. Start Anyway.
June 19, 2025
Why age shouldn't stop you from trying something new, and how perseverance matters more than talent.
Read more → I Tried Every Practice App I Could Find — and That’s Why I Built My Own
June 13, 2025
Tired of clunky apps and half-finished tools, I set out to build the music practice tracker I couldn’t find. Here’s what Cadenso makes different.
Read more → The Ultimate Story of Eva: How I Became a Software Engineer, National Level Athlete, and Degu Website Pioneer
June 2, 2025
A satirical look at personal branding, overblown LinkedIn bios, guru culture, and how Eva became a software engineer, national-level athlete, music practice app founder — and plushie strategist.
Read more →Subscribe to Beyond the Notes
Get updates when new posts go live — sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful, always honest. Just music, tech, and the joy of figuring things out.