Update src/app/page.tsx

Merge version_7 into main

src/app/about/page.tsx

@@ -1,43 +1,41 @@
 "use client";
 
-import Link from "next/link";
 import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
 import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
 import TextSplitAbout from "@/components/sections/about/TextSplitAbout";
-import TestimonialCardFifteen from "@/components/sections/testimonial/TestimonialCardFifteen";
-import SocialProofOne from "@/components/sections/socialProof/SocialProofOne";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
 import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
 
 export default function AboutPage() {
   const navItems = [
     { name: "Home", id: "/" },
-    { name: "Projects", id: "/projects" },
+    { name: "Explore My Works", id: "/explore" },
     { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
     { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
-    { name: "Writing", id: "/writing" },
+    { name: "Thoughts", id: "/thoughts" },
   ];
 
   const footerColumns = [
     {
       title: "Navigation",      items: [
         { label: "Home", href: "/" },
-        { label: "Projects", href: "/projects" },
+        { label: "Explore My Works", href: "/explore" },
         { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
         { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
       ],
     },
     {
       title: "Connect",      items: [
-        { label: "Twitter", href: "https://twitter.com" },
-        { label: "LinkedIn", href: "https://linkedin.com" },
-        { label: "Instagram", href: "https://instagram.com" },
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
         { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
       ],
     },
     {
       title: "Resources",      items: [
         { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
-        { label: "Blog", href: "/writing" },
+        { label: "Thoughts", href: "/thoughts" },
         { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
         { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
       ],
@@ -57,252 +55,49 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
       secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
       headingFontWeight="light"
     >
-      <style>{`
-        @keyframes drawLine {
-          0% {
-            stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
-            opacity: 0;
-          }
-          10% {
-            opacity: 1;
-          }
-          90% {
-            opacity: 1;
-          }
-          100% {
-            stroke-dashoffset: 0;
-            opacity: 0;
-          }
-        }
-
-        @keyframes tiltShift {
-          0%, 100% {
-            transform: translateY(0) rotateZ(-1deg);
-          }
-          50% {
-            transform: translateY(-8px) rotateZ(1deg);
-          }
-        }
-
-        @keyframes sketchCursor {
-          0% {
-            opacity: 1;
-            transform: scale(1);
-          }
-          100% {
-            opacity: 0;
-            transform: scale(0.8);
-          }
-        }
-
-        .decorative-line {
-          stroke-dasharray: 1000;
-          animation: drawLine 4s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
-          pointer-events: none;
-        }
-
-        .tilt-media {
-          animation: tiltShift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
-        }
-
-        .sketch-trail {
-          position: fixed;
-          pointer-events: none;
-          z-index: 10;
-        }
-
-        .sketch-mark {
-          position: absolute;
-          border-radius: 50%;
-          animation: sketchCursor 1.5s ease-out forwards;
-        }
-      `}</style>
-
-      <canvas
-        id="sketch-canvas"
-        style={{
-          position: "fixed",          top: 0,
-          left: 0,
-          width: "100%",          height: "100%",          pointerEvents: "none",          zIndex: 5,
-        }}
-      />
-
       <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
         <NavbarStyleFullscreen
           navItems={navItems}
-          brandName="Portfolio"
+          brandName="Karu Thompson"
           bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
           bottomRightText="Let's connect"
         />
       </div>
 
-      <svg
-        style={{
-          position: "absolute",          top: "100px",          left: "50%",          transform: "translateX(-50%)",          width: "200px",          height: "2px",          pointerEvents: "none",          zIndex: 1,
-        }}
-      >
-        <line
-          x1="0"
-          y1="1"
-          x2="200"
-          y2="1"
-          stroke="currentColor"
-          strokeWidth="1"
-          opacity="0.3"
-          className="decorative-line"
-        />
-      </svg>
-
-      <div id="about-vision" data-section="about-vision">
+      <div id="about" data-section="about">
         <TextSplitAbout
-          title="Vision & Creative Philosophy"
+          title="My Vision & Values"
           description={[
-            "My journey has been defined by a commitment to intentional design—creating visual narratives that respect the viewer's intelligence and imagination. I believe that every design decision should serve a purpose, whether functional or emotional, creating experiences that resonate deeply and leave lasting impressions.",            "I draw inspiration from film aesthetics, the elegance of vintage typography, and the power of minimalist principles. These influences guide my approach to creating digital experiences that feel deliberately crafted, inviting audiences to pause, reflect, and engage meaningfully with ideas and stories that matter."]}
-          useInvertedBackground={false}
+            "I believe in the power of <i>intentional design</i> to create meaningful connections between ideas, people, and experiences. Every project I undertake reflects a commitment to <i>aesthetic sophistication paired with strategic clarity</i>.",            "My work spans creative direction, digital experience design, business strategy, and cultural storytelling. At the core is a belief that <i>creativity without purpose is decoration</i>, and <i>strategy without artistry is mechanical</i>. The most compelling work emerges when these forces are in balance."
+          ]}
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
           showBorder={true}
-          buttons={[{ text: "Explore My Work", href: "/projects" }]}
+          buttons={[{ text: "Explore My Works", href: "/explore" }]}
           buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
         />
       </div>
 
-      <svg
-        style={{
-          position: "absolute",          top: "600px",          left: "10%",          width: "150px",          height: "50px",          pointerEvents: "none",          zIndex: 1,
-        }}
-      >
-        <path
-          d="M 10 30 Q 40 5 80 30 T 150 30"
-          stroke="currentColor"
-          strokeWidth="1.5"
-          fill="none"
-          opacity="0.2"
-          className="decorative-line"
-        />
-      </svg>
-
-      <div id="testimonial-about" data-section="testimonial-about">
-        <TestimonialCardFifteen
-          testimonial="What sets this creative professional apart is their ability to synthesize complex ideas into elegant, intentional solutions. Their work demonstrates deep understanding of both form and function, creating experiences that feel both timeless and contemporary."
-          rating={5}
-          author="Brand Strategist, Creative Agency"
-          avatars={[
-            {
-              src: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/users/user_3AP5BwcOCEdbUvGXGzmfDl4faxC/uploaded-1772588138755-nsxcu3nt.png",              alt: "Industry colleague"},
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Get In Touch"
+          title="Let's collaborate on something meaningful"
+          description="Whether you have a project in mind, want to discuss ideas, or simply want to connect, I'd love to hear from you."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Schedule a Call", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+            { text: "Send an Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
           ]}
-          ratingAnimation="blur-reveal"
-          avatarsAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
           useInvertedBackground={true}
         />
       </div>
 
-      <svg
-        style={{
-          position: "absolute",          top: "1000px",          right: "5%",          width: "100px",          height: "100px",          pointerEvents: "none",          zIndex: 1,
-        }}
-      >
-        <circle
-          cx="50"
-          cy="50"
-          r="40"
-          stroke="currentColor"
-          strokeWidth="1"
-          fill="none"
-          opacity="0.2"
-          className="decorative-line"
-        />
-      </svg>
-
-      <div id="connect-channels" data-section="connect-channels">
-        <SocialProofOne
-          title="Let's Connect"
-          description="I'm always interested in meaningful collaborations and conversations about creative work, design philosophy, and storytelling. Reach out through your preferred channel."
-          textboxLayout="default"
-          useInvertedBackground={false}
-          names={["Twitter", "LinkedIn", "Instagram", "Email", "Newsletter"]}
-          speed={40}
-          showCard={true}
-        />
-      </div>
-
       <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
         <FooterBaseReveal
           columns={footerColumns}
-          copyrightText="© 2025 Portfolio. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Karu Thompson. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
         />
       </div>
-
-      <script>{`
-        (function() {
-          const canvas = document.getElementById('sketch-canvas');
-          if (!canvas) return;
-          
-          const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
-          canvas.width = window.innerWidth;
-          canvas.height = window.innerHeight;
-          
-          let mouseX = 0;
-          let mouseY = 0;
-          let isDrawing = false;
-          
-          const strokes = [];
-          
-          const sketchColors = ['rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15)', 'rgba(100, 100, 100, 0.1)', 'rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.12)'];
-          
-          document.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => {
-            mouseX = e.clientX;
-            mouseY = e.clientY;
-            
-            if (Math.random() > 0.92) {
-              const offsets = [
-                { x: Math.random() * 20 - 10, y: Math.random() * 20 - 10 },
-                { x: Math.random() * 15 - 7, y: Math.random() * 15 - 7 }
-              ];
-              
-              offsets.forEach(offset => {
-                const stroke = {
-                  x: mouseX + offset.x,
-                  y: mouseY + offset.y,
-                  size: Math.random() * 3 + 1,
-                  opacity: Math.random() * 0.4 + 0.3,
-                  color: sketchColors[Math.floor(Math.random() * sketchColors.length)],
-                  life: 1
-                };
-                strokes.push(stroke);
-              });
-            }
-          });
-          
-          function animate() {
-            ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
-            
-            for (let i = strokes.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
-              const stroke = strokes[i];
-              stroke.life -= 0.02;
-              
-              if (stroke.life <= 0) {
-                strokes.splice(i, 1);
-                continue;
-              }
-              
-              ctx.fillStyle = stroke.color;
-              ctx.globalAlpha = stroke.life * 0.5;
-              ctx.beginPath();
-              ctx.arc(stroke.x, stroke.y, stroke.size, 0, Math.PI * 2);
-              ctx.fill();
-            }
-            
-            ctx.globalAlpha = 1;
-            requestAnimationFrame(animate);
-          }
-          
-          animate();
-          
-          window.addEventListener('resize', () => {
-            canvas.width = window.innerWidth;
-            canvas.height = window.innerHeight;
-          });
-        })();
-      `}</script>
     </ThemeProvider>
   );
 }

src/app/connect/page.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
+import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
+import SocialProofOne from "@/components/sections/socialProof/SocialProofOne";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
+import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+
+export default function ConnectPage() {
+  const navItems = [
+    { name: "Home", id: "/" },
+    { name: "Explore My Works", id: "/explore" },
+    { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
+    { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
+    { name: "Thoughts", id: "/thoughts" },
+  ];
+
+  const footerColumns = [
+    {
+      title: "Navigation",      items: [
+        { label: "Home", href: "/" },
+        { label: "Explore My Works", href: "/explore" },
+        { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
+        { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Connect",      items: [
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
+        { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Resources",      items: [
+        { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Thoughts", href: "/thoughts" },
+        { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
+      ],
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider
+      defaultButtonVariant="elastic-effect"
+      defaultTextAnimation="background-highlight"
+      borderRadius="pill"
+      contentWidth="smallMedium"
+      sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
+      background="floatingGradient"
+      cardStyle="layered-gradient"
+      primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
+      secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
+      headingFontWeight="light"
+    >
+      <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
+        <NavbarStyleFullscreen
+          navItems={navItems}
+          brandName="Karu Thompson"
+          bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
+          bottomRightText="Let's connect"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="connect" data-section="connect">
+        <SocialProofOne
+          title="Connect With Me"
+          description="Let's explore ideas together. Reach out through any of these channels—I'd love to hear from you."
+          textboxLayout="default"
+          useInvertedBackground={false}
+          names={["Calendly", "Substack", "X", "Email", "Newsletter"]}
+          speed={40}
+          showCard={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Direct Channels"
+          title="Get in touch"
+          description="Whether you have a specific project, want to collaborate, or simply want to chat about ideas, here are the best ways to reach me."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Schedule on Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+            { text: "Send an Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
+        <FooterBaseReveal
+          columns={footerColumns}
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Karu Thompson. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+        />
+      </div>
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}

src/app/documentary/page.tsx

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+"use client";
+
+import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
+import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
+import HeroOverlay from "@/components/sections/hero/HeroOverlay";
+import TextSplitAbout from "@/components/sections/about/TextSplitAbout";
+import FeatureCardMedia from "@/components/sections/feature/FeatureCardMedia";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
+import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+
+export default function DocumentaryPage() {
+  const navItems = [
+    { name: "Home", id: "/" },
+    { name: "Projects", id: "/projects" },
+    { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
+    { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
+    { name: "Writing", id: "/writing" },
+    { name: "Violin", id: "/violin" },
+    { name: "Documentary", id: "/documentary" },
+    { name: "Navo", id: "/navo" },
+    { name: "Stanford", id: "/stanford" },
+  ];
+
+  const footerColumns = [
+    {
+      title: "Navigation",      items: [
+        { label: "Home", href: "/" },
+        { label: "Projects", href: "/projects" },
+        { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
+        { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Connect",      items: [
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
+        { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Resources",      items: [
+        { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Blog", href: "/writing" },
+        { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
+      ],
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider
+      defaultButtonVariant="elastic-effect"
+      defaultTextAnimation="background-highlight"
+      borderRadius="pill"
+      contentWidth="smallMedium"
+      sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
+      background="floatingGradient"
+      cardStyle="layered-gradient"
+      primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
+      secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
+      headingFontWeight="light"
+    >
+      <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
+        <NavbarStyleFullscreen
+          navItems={navItems}
+          brandName="Portfolio"
+          bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
+          bottomRightText="Let's connect"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="hero" data-section="hero">
+        <HeroOverlay
+          title="Documentary Feature Film"
+          description="A cinematic exploration of real stories, authentic voices, and the human experience. This documentary captures moments of transformation, resilience, and the subtle beauty found in everyday life."
+          tag="Film Production"
+          tagAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          textPosition="bottom-left"
+          showBlur={true}
+          showDimOverlay={true}
+          imageSrc="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1533000971552-74f7b2265582?w=1200&h=600&fit=crop"
+          imageAlt="Documentary film scene"
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Watch Trailer", href: "#" },
+            { text: "Learn More", href: "#" }
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="about" data-section="about">
+        <TextSplitAbout
+          title="Storytelling Through Film"
+          description={[
+            "Documentary filmmaking is about capturing truth in its rawest form. <i>It requires patience, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to the subjects' stories.</i> Every frame is a decision, every cut a statement about what matters most.",            "This feature film explores narratives that traditional media overlooks—the quiet moments that define us, the challenges that shape our character, and the interconnections that bind us together. <i>Through cinematography, sound design, and thoughtful editing, we transform lived experience into visual poetry.</i>"
+          ]}
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+          showBorder={true}
+          buttons={[{ text: "View Full Details", href: "#" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="features" data-section="features">
+        <FeatureCardMedia
+          title="Film Production Highlights"
+          description="Key elements that bring the documentary to life"
+          textboxLayout="default"
+          animationType="slide-up"
+          useInvertedBackground={false}
+          carouselMode="buttons"
+          tag="Production"
+          tagAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          features={[
+            {
+              id: "1",              title: "Cinematography",              description: "<i>Visual storytelling through carefully composed frames.</i> Capturing authentic moments with artistic intent and technical precision.",              tag: "Visual Art",              imageSrc: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1533000971552-74f7b2265582?w=500&h=400&fit=crop",              imageAlt: "Camera equipment"
+            },
+            {
+              id: "2",              title: "Sound Design",              description: "<i>The voice of film is often unheard.</i> Through strategic sound design, we amplify emotion and create an immersive auditory landscape.",              tag: "Audio",              imageSrc: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514320291840-2e0a9bf2a9ae?w=500&h=400&fit=crop",              imageAlt: "Sound equipment"
+            },
+            {
+              id: "3",              title: "Editing & Narrative",              description: "<i>The edit suite is where stories find their rhythm.</i> Precise editing transforms raw footage into cohesive narrative that resonates with audiences.",              tag: "Post-Production",              imageSrc: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519389950473-47ba0277781c?w=500&h=400&fit=crop",              imageAlt: "Editing workstation"
+            },
+          ]}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Film & Vision"
+          title="Interested in the project?"
+          description="Explore the full documentary feature and discover the stories that shaped this cinematic journey."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "View Screening Schedule", href: "#" },
+            { text: "Get In Touch", href: "/contact" },
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
+        <FooterBaseReveal
+          columns={footerColumns}
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Portfolio. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+        />
+      </div>
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}

src/app/explore/page.tsx

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+"use client";
+
+import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
+import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
+import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+
+export default function ExplorePage() {
+  const navItems = [
+    { name: "Home", id: "/" },
+    { name: "Explore My Works", id: "/explore" },
+    { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
+    { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
+    { name: "Thoughts", id: "/thoughts" },
+  ];
+
+  const footerColumns = [
+    {
+      title: "Navigation",      items: [
+        { label: "Home", href: "/" },
+        { label: "Explore My Works", href: "/explore" },
+        { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
+        { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Connect",      items: [
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
+        { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Resources",      items: [
+        { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Thoughts", href: "/thoughts" },
+        { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
+      ],
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider
+      defaultButtonVariant="elastic-effect"
+      defaultTextAnimation="background-highlight"
+      borderRadius="pill"
+      contentWidth="smallMedium"
+      sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
+      background="floatingGradient"
+      cardStyle="layered-gradient"
+      primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
+      secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
+      headingFontWeight="light"
+    >
+      <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
+        <NavbarStyleFullscreen
+          navItems={navItems}
+          brandName="Karu Thompson"
+          bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
+          bottomRightText="Let's connect"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="explore-content" data-section="explore-content" className="w-content-width mx-auto py-20 px-10">
+        <h1 className="text-5xl font-bold mb-12">Explore My Works</h1>
+        
+        <div className="space-y-16">
+          {/* Violin Study and Performance */}
+          <section className="mb-16">
+            <h2 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-6"><i>Violin Study and Performance</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4">
+              Music has always been a medium for <i>intentional expression</i>. My journey with the violin represents a commitment to mastery through disciplined practice and artistic exploration. Each performance is an opportunity to communicate emotion and technical precision simultaneously.
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed">
+              From classical compositions to contemporary interpretations, I explore how the violin can bridge <i>tradition and innovation</i>. The study of music has deepened my understanding of aesthetic sophistication and the power of <i>carefully crafted narratives</i>.
+            </p>
+          </section>
+
+          {/* Documentary Feature Film */}
+          <section className="mb-16">
+            <h2 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-6"><i>Documentary Feature: The Story of My Grandfather</i></h2>
+            <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-6">
+              <div>
+                <img 
+                  src="https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/users/user_3AP5BwcOCEdbUvGXGzmfDl4faxC/uploaded-1772766033287-95se7gjl.png"
+                  alt="Documentary scene"
+                  className="rounded-lg w-full"
+                />
+              </div>
+              <div>
+                <img 
+                  src="https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/users/user_3AP5BwcOCEdbUvGXGzmfDl4faxC/uploaded-1772766033287-nv9gqz8q.png"
+                  alt="Documentary scene"
+                  className="rounded-lg w-full"
+                />
+              </div>
+            </div>
+            <img 
+              src="https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/users/user_3AP5BwcOCEdbUvGXGzmfDl4faxC/uploaded-1772766033287-4nupb9ia.png"
+              alt="Documentary scene"
+              className="rounded-lg w-full mb-6"
+            />
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4">
+              This documentary explores the life and legacy of my grandfather, capturing <i>intergenerational wisdom</i> and the values that shaped my creative vision. Through intimate interviews and archival footage, the film presents a <i>thoughtfully crafted narrative</i> about heritage, resilience, and the power of storytelling.
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed">
+              The project demonstrates how <i>visual storytelling</i> can preserve family history while examining broader themes of cultural continuity and personal identity. Every frame was intentionally composed to reflect the aesthetic principles that guide all my work.
+            </p>
+          </section>
+
+          {/* Navo Growth Engine */}
+          <section className="mb-16">
+            <h2 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-6"><i>Navo Growth Engine</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4">
+              Navo represents my exploration of <i>strategic business development</i> and growth optimization. The platform combines data-driven insights with <i>intentional design</i> to help businesses scale with clarity and purpose.
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4">
+              As the creator of Navo, I've built a system that bridges the gap between <i>analytical rigor</i> and <i>creative vision</i>. The growth engine framework has been applied to multiple ventures, demonstrating how strategic thinking and aesthetic sophistication can coexist.
+            </p>
+            <div className="my-6">
+              <p className="font-semibold mb-2">Learn more about Navo:</p>
+              <ul className="space-y-2">
+                <li><a href="https://navo.example.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-primary-cta hover:underline">Navo Official Website →</a></li>
+                <li><a href="https://navo.example.com/business" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-primary-cta hover:underline">Business Portfolio →</a></li>
+              </ul>
+            </div>
+          </section>
+
+          {/* Self-Taught vs Stanford */}
+          <section className="mb-16">
+            <h2 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-6"><i>Self-Taught vs Stanford: My College-Skipping Journey</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4">
+              I chose an unconventional path by skipping traditional college to pursue <i>self-directed learning</i> and entrepreneurial ventures. This decision was rooted in the belief that <i>intentional education</i> extends beyond institutional frameworks.
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4">
+              Through self-study, mentorship, and real-world projects, I've developed expertise in design, business strategy, and creative direction. This journey demonstrates how <i>disciplined self-education</i> can compete with—and sometimes surpass—traditional academic paths when paired with genuine curiosity and commitment.
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed">
+              The contrast between <i>Stanford's institutional structure</i> and my <i>self-determined path</i> reveals fundamental truths about learning: mastery requires intention, accountability, and the courage to forge your own direction. Both paths have merit; I chose the one that aligned with my vision.
+            </p>
+          </section>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Interested?"
+          title="Let's discuss these projects further"
+          description="I'd love to share more details about any of these works or explore potential collaborations."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Schedule a Call", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+            { text: "Back to Home", href: "/" },
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
+        <FooterBaseReveal
+          columns={footerColumns}
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Karu Thompson. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+        />
+      </div>
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}

src/app/navo/page.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,153 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
+import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
+import HeroOverlay from "@/components/sections/hero/HeroOverlay";
+import TextSplitAbout from "@/components/sections/about/TextSplitAbout";
+import ProductCardOne from "@/components/sections/product/ProductCardOne";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
+import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+
+export default function NavoPage() {
+  const navItems = [
+    { name: "Home", id: "/" },
+    { name: "Projects", id: "/projects" },
+    { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
+    { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
+    { name: "Writing", id: "/writing" },
+    { name: "Violin", id: "/violin" },
+    { name: "Documentary", id: "/documentary" },
+    { name: "Navo", id: "/navo" },
+    { name: "Stanford", id: "/stanford" },
+  ];
+
+  const footerColumns = [
+    {
+      title: "Navigation",      items: [
+        { label: "Home", href: "/" },
+        { label: "Projects", href: "/projects" },
+        { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
+        { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Connect",      items: [
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
+        { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Resources",      items: [
+        { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Blog", href: "/writing" },
+        { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
+      ],
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider
+      defaultButtonVariant="elastic-effect"
+      defaultTextAnimation="background-highlight"
+      borderRadius="pill"
+      contentWidth="smallMedium"
+      sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
+      background="floatingGradient"
+      cardStyle="layered-gradient"
+      primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
+      secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
+      headingFontWeight="light"
+    >
+      <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
+        <NavbarStyleFullscreen
+          navItems={navItems}
+          brandName="Portfolio"
+          bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
+          bottomRightText="Let's connect"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="hero" data-section="hero">
+        <HeroOverlay
+          title="Navo Growth Engine"
+          description="A comprehensive business platform designed to accelerate growth through data-driven strategies, intelligent automation, and strategic partnerships. Transforming how businesses scale."
+          tag="Business Platform"
+          tagAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          textPosition="center"
+          showBlur={true}
+          imageSrc="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?w=1200&h=600&fit=crop"
+          imageAlt="Navo business platform"
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Explore Platform", href: "https://navo.lab" },
+            { text: "Schedule Demo", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" }
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="about" data-section="about">
+        <TextSplitAbout
+          title="Accelerating Business Growth"
+          description={[
+            "Navo is built on a fundamental principle: <i>sustainable growth requires intelligence, strategy, and execution.</i> We combine data analytics, market insights, and strategic partnerships to create a growth engine that works for your business.",            "Our platform empowers businesses to identify opportunities, optimize operations, and scale strategically. <i>Through automation, insights, and connectivity, we transform growth from a challenge into a competitive advantage.</i> Whether you're a startup or an established enterprise, Navo provides the tools and expertise to drive meaningful expansion."
+          ]}
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+          showBorder={true}
+          buttons={[{ text: "Learn About Services", href: "https://navo.lab" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="projects" data-section="projects">
+        <ProductCardOne
+          title="Navo Solutions"
+          description="Core offerings designed to maximize business potential"
+          textboxLayout="default"
+          animationType="slide-up"
+          useInvertedBackground={false}
+          gridVariant="three-columns-all-equal-width"
+          products={[
+            {
+              id: "1",              name: "Growth Strategy",              price: "Custom",              imageSrc: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?w=400&h=300&fit=crop&_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Growth strategy consulting",              onProductClick: () => window.open("https://navo.lab", "_blank")
+            },
+            {
+              id: "2",              name: "Data Analytics",              price: "Enterprise",              imageSrc: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551288049-bebda4e38f71?w=400&h=300&fit=crop",              imageAlt: "Data analytics platform",              onProductClick: () => window.open("https://navo.lab", "_blank")
+            },
+            {
+              id: "3",              name: "Strategic Partnerships",              price: "Ongoing",              imageSrc: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?w=400&h=300&fit=crop&_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Partnership network",              onProductClick: () => window.open("https://navo.lab", "_blank")
+            },
+          ]}
+          carouselMode="buttons"
+          tag="Business Solutions"
+          tagAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          buttons={[{ text: "Explore Full Catalog", href: "https://navo.lab" }]}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Ready to Grow?"
+          title="Transform Your Business"
+          description="Connect with the Navo team to discover how our growth engine can accelerate your business trajectory."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Visit Navo Lab", href: "https://navo.lab" },
+            { text: "Book a Demo", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
+        <FooterBaseReveal
+          columns={footerColumns}
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Portfolio. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+        />
+      </div>
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}

src/app/page.tsx

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import ProductCardTwo from "@/components/sections/product/ProductCardTwo";
 import SocialProofOne from "@/components/sections/socialProof/SocialProofOne";
 import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
 import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+import TextBox from "@/components/Textbox";
 
 export default function HomePage() {
   const navItems = [
@@ -83,9 +84,6 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           buttons={[
             { text: "Explore My Work", href: "/projects" },
             { text: "Subscribe", href: "#" },
-            { text: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
-            { text: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
-            { text: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
           ]}
           buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
@@ -136,6 +134,30 @@ export default function HomePage() {
         />
       </div>
 
+      <div id="thoughts" data-section="thoughts">
+        <TextBox
+          title="Personal Reflections"
+          description="Over time, I've learned that the most impactful work emerges when creativity meets intentionality. These are my ongoing thoughts on design, building, and the creative process."
+          textboxLayout="default"
+          center={true}
+          titleClassName="italic"
+          buttons={[{ text: "Read My Writing", href: "/writing" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="stanford" data-section="stanford">
+        <TextBox
+          title="Self-Taught vs Stanford: Choosing My Own Path"
+          description="I made the unconventional choice to skip traditional college and pursue self-directed learning instead. Rather than following the conventional academic route, I invested in building real-world experience, learning through projects, and developing skills that matter in today's creative landscape. This path taught me discipline, resourcefulness, and the value of continuous learning. Every project became my classroom, every challenge a lesson. This journey has shaped not just my skills, but my philosophy on growth and creation."
+          textboxLayout="default"
+          center={false}
+          titleClassName="italic"
+          buttons={[{ text: "Explore My Projects", href: "/projects" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
       <div id="connect" data-section="connect">
         <SocialProofOne
           title="Connect With Me"

src/app/stanford/page.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,136 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
+import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
+import HeroOverlay from "@/components/sections/hero/HeroOverlay";
+import TextSplitAbout from "@/components/sections/about/TextSplitAbout";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
+import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+
+export default function StanfordPage() {
+  const navItems = [
+    { name: "Home", id: "/" },
+    { name: "Projects", id: "/projects" },
+    { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
+    { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
+    { name: "Writing", id: "/writing" },
+    { name: "Violin", id: "/violin" },
+    { name: "Documentary", id: "/documentary" },
+    { name: "Navo", id: "/navo" },
+    { name: "Stanford", id: "/stanford" },
+  ];
+
+  const footerColumns = [
+    {
+      title: "Navigation",      items: [
+        { label: "Home", href: "/" },
+        { label: "Projects", href: "/projects" },
+        { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
+        { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Connect",      items: [
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
+        { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Resources",      items: [
+        { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Blog", href: "/writing" },
+        { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
+      ],
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider
+      defaultButtonVariant="elastic-effect"
+      defaultTextAnimation="background-highlight"
+      borderRadius="pill"
+      contentWidth="smallMedium"
+      sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
+      background="floatingGradient"
+      cardStyle="layered-gradient"
+      primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
+      secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
+      headingFontWeight="light"
+    >
+      <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
+        <NavbarStyleFullscreen
+          navItems={navItems}
+          brandName="Portfolio"
+          bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
+          bottomRightText="Let's connect"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="hero" data-section="hero">
+        <HeroOverlay
+          title="Self-Taught vs Stanford"
+          description="A reflection on the unconventional path taken—skipping the traditional college experience in pursuit of real-world knowledge, skill development, and intellectual freedom. The journey of building expertise outside institutional walls."
+          tag="Education & Growth"
+          tagAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          textPosition="center"
+          showBlur={true}
+          imageSrc="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1427504494785-cdec1122a810?w=1200&h=600&fit=crop"
+          imageAlt="Self-directed learning journey"
+          buttons={[{ text: "Explore the Journey", href: "#" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="about" data-section="about">
+        <TextSplitAbout
+          title="The Path Less Traveled"
+          description={[
+            "At a crossroads where most follow institutional pathways, a different choice was made. <i>Declining Stanford in favor of self-directed learning represented not a rejection of education, but a reimagining of it.</i> The realization came early: <i>the most transformative learning happens outside the classroom.</i>",            "The self-taught path required discipline, resourcefulness, and relentless curiosity. Without a structured curriculum or institutional validation, the burden of learning fell entirely on self-motivation. <i>Yet this freedom created something invaluable: ownership.</i> Every skill acquired, every project completed, every failure navigated became a direct result of personal initiative and drive. The unconventional route revealed that expertise isn't conferred by institutions—it's built through real work, real projects, and real consequences."
+          ]}
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+          showBorder={true}
+          buttons={[{ text: "Read Full Story", href: "#" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="more-insights" data-section="more-insights">
+        <TextSplitAbout
+          title="Lessons from the Alternative Path"
+          description={[
+            "<i>1. Autonomy Over Authority</i> - Choosing your own curriculum creates deeper engagement than following prescribed paths. When you decide what matters, learning becomes intrinsic, not extrinsic.",            "<i>2. Real-World Resonance</i> - Self-taught knowledge is immediately applicable. There's no gap between theory and practice because they're learned simultaneously in real contexts.",            "<i>3. Resilience Through Failure</i> - Without institutional safety nets, failures become learning experiences with real consequences. This breeds a different kind of resilience and problem-solving capability.",            "<i>4. Network Over Credentials</i> - The self-taught path forces relationship-building and collaboration out of necessity. These networks often prove more valuable than institutional alumni associations.",            "<i>5. Continuous Reinvention</i> - <i>Without an institution defining you, you must define yourself—repeatedly.</i> This creates adaptability and forces ongoing growth in ways traditional education often cannot."
+          ]}
+          useInvertedBackground={false}
+          showBorder={false}
+          buttons={[{ text: "Connect and Discuss", href: "/contact" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Unconventional Education"
+          title="Interested in this journey?"
+          description="Let's discuss the intersection of self-directed learning, institutional education, and the future of how we build expertise and create impact."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Read More Writing", href: "/writing" },
+            { text: "Start a Conversation", href: "/contact" },
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
+        <FooterBaseReveal
+          columns={footerColumns}
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Portfolio. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+        />
+      </div>
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}

src/app/thoughts/page.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,164 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
+import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
+import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+
+export default function ThoughtsPage() {
+  const navItems = [
+    { name: "Home", id: "/" },
+    { name: "Explore My Works", id: "/explore" },
+    { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
+    { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
+    { name: "Thoughts", id: "/thoughts" },
+  ];
+
+  const footerColumns = [
+    {
+      title: "Navigation",      items: [
+        { label: "Home", href: "/" },
+        { label: "Explore My Works", href: "/explore" },
+        { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
+        { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Connect",      items: [
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
+        { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Resources",      items: [
+        { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Thoughts", href: "/thoughts" },
+        { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
+      ],
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider
+      defaultButtonVariant="elastic-effect"
+      defaultTextAnimation="background-highlight"
+      borderRadius="pill"
+      contentWidth="smallMedium"
+      sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
+      background="floatingGradient"
+      cardStyle="layered-gradient"
+      primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
+      secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
+      headingFontWeight="light"
+    >
+      <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
+        <NavbarStyleFullscreen
+          navItems={navItems}
+          brandName="Karu Thompson"
+          bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
+          bottomRightText="Let's connect"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="thoughts-content" data-section="thoughts-content" className="w-content-width mx-auto py-20 px-10">
+        <h1 className="text-5xl font-bold mb-12">Thoughts & Reflections</h1>
+        
+        <div className="space-y-12">
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>On Intentional Design</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              Design is not merely about aesthetics; it's about <i>purposeful communication</i>. Every choice—from typography to spacing to color—should serve a deliberate intention. In a world of infinite possibilities, <i>constraints breed creativity</i>. The most compelling work emerges when creative vision is paired with strategic thinking.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>The Art of Curation</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              In an age of abundance, <i>thoughtful curation</i> has become essential. Whether selecting projects to showcase, ideas to pursue, or collaborators to work with, the ability to discern quality from noise is invaluable. <i>Less is more</i>—quality over quantity creates space for meaningful engagement.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>Learning Beyond Institutions</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              Traditional education has value, but so does <i>self-directed mastery</i>. The most fulfilling learning often happens when you pursue questions that genuinely interest you, rather than following a predetermined curriculum. <i>Curiosity</i> is the ultimate teacher, and discipline is the bridge between interest and expertise.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>On Storytelling</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              Stories shape how we understand the world. Whether through film, design, music, or writing, <i>thoughtfully crafted narratives</i> have the power to transform perspectives and inspire action. The most effective stories are those that reveal <i>universal truths</i> through specific, authentic details.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>Building With Purpose</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              Every project I undertake—whether it's a business, a creative work, or a platform—starts with a clear <i>sense of purpose</i>. What problem does it solve? Who does it serve? How does it contribute to something larger than itself? <i>Intention precedes execution</i>. When you know your why, the how becomes clear.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>Bridging Disciplines</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              Some of the most innovative work happens at the <i>intersection of different fields</i>. Design informs business strategy. Music teaches rhythm and structure. Film composition reveals how to guide attention. By drawing from multiple disciplines, we create richer, more nuanced solutions.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>The Power of Vulnerability</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              Sharing unfinished work, admitting uncertainty, and being <i>genuinely present</i> with others creates deeper connections than polished perfection ever could. <i>Vulnerability is not weakness</i>; it's the foundation of authentic communication and meaningful collaboration.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>On Growth and Evolution</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              The work you created a year ago doesn't define you forever. <i>Growth requires letting go</i>—of old ideas, outdated approaches, and yesterday's certainties. The most vibrant creative practice is one that continuously evolves while maintaining core principles. <i>Consistency of vision, flexibility of method.</i>
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-12">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4"><i>Why This Matters</i></h2>
+            <p className="text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80">
+              These reflections emerge from lived experience—from failures and successes, from questioning conventions and building alternatives, from studying film and music and design, and from countless conversations with thoughtful people. They're not prescriptions but rather <i>invitations to think differently</i> about creativity, learning, and purpose.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="mt-16 pt-12 border-t border-accent">
+          <p className="text-lg text-foreground/80">
+            For longer-form writing and regular reflections, subscribe to my <a href="https://substack.com/@karuthompson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-primary-cta hover:underline"><i>Substack newsletter</i></a>.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Let's Connect"
+          title="Share your thoughts"
+          description="I'd love to hear your perspective on these ideas or discuss challenges you're facing. Reach out anytime."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Send Me a Message", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+            { text: "Back to Home", href: "/" },
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
+        <FooterBaseReveal
+          columns={footerColumns}
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Karu Thompson. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+        />
+      </div>
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}

src/app/violin/page.tsx

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+"use client";
+
+import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
+import NavbarStyleFullscreen from "@/components/navbar/NavbarStyleFullscreen/NavbarStyleFullscreen";
+import HeroOverlay from "@/components/sections/hero/HeroOverlay";
+import TextSplitAbout from "@/components/sections/about/TextSplitAbout";
+import ContactCTA from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactCTA";
+import FooterBaseReveal from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseReveal";
+
+export default function ViolinPage() {
+  const navItems = [
+    { name: "Home", id: "/" },
+    { name: "Projects", id: "/projects" },
+    { name: "Vision", id: "/about" },
+    { name: "Connect", id: "/connect" },
+    { name: "Writing", id: "/writing" },
+    { name: "Violin", id: "/violin" },
+    { name: "Documentary", id: "/documentary" },
+    { name: "Navo", id: "/navo" },
+    { name: "Stanford", id: "/stanford" },
+  ];
+
+  const footerColumns = [
+    {
+      title: "Navigation",      items: [
+        { label: "Home", href: "/" },
+        { label: "Projects", href: "/projects" },
+        { label: "Vision", href: "/about" },
+        { label: "Contact", href: "/contact" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Connect",      items: [
+        { label: "Calendly", href: "https://calendly.com/karu-navolab/growth-engine-demo-navo-lab" },
+        { label: "Substack", href: "https://substack.com/@karuthompson" },
+        { label: "X", href: "https://x.com/KaruThompson" },
+        { label: "Email", href: "mailto:hello@example.com" },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      title: "Resources",      items: [
+        { label: "Newsletter", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Blog", href: "/writing" },
+        { label: "Privacy", href: "#" },
+        { label: "Terms", href: "#" },
+      ],
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider
+      defaultButtonVariant="elastic-effect"
+      defaultTextAnimation="background-highlight"
+      borderRadius="pill"
+      contentWidth="smallMedium"
+      sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
+      background="floatingGradient"
+      cardStyle="layered-gradient"
+      primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
+      secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
+      headingFontWeight="light"
+    >
+      <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
+        <NavbarStyleFullscreen
+          navItems={navItems}
+          brandName="Portfolio"
+          bottomLeftText="Crafted with intention"
+          bottomRightText="Let's connect"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="hero" data-section="hero">
+        <HeroOverlay
+          title="Violin Study and Performance"
+          description="A journey through classical technique, musical expression, and the pursuit of artistic mastery. Exploring both the technical foundations and the emotional depth of violin performance."
+          tag="Classical Music"
+          tagAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          textPosition="center"
+          showBlur={true}
+          imageSrc="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1510915361894-db8b60106cb1?w=1200&h=600&fit=crop"
+          imageAlt="Violin performance"
+          buttons={[{ text: "Return Home", href: "/" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="about" data-section="about">
+        <TextSplitAbout
+          title="The Art of Violin"
+          description={[
+            "Violin study represents a profound commitment to artistic expression and technical discipline. <i>The instrument demands precision, patience, and an unwavering dedication to refinement.</i> Each note becomes a conversation between the musician and the audience, a moment of vulnerability and strength intertwined.",            "Performance is where technique transcends into artistry. <i>In those moments on stage, the technical hours dissolve into pure emotional communication.</i> The bow becomes an extension of the voice, the strings a conduit for the soul. This is where classical music lives—not just in the notes, but in the spaces between them, where meaning emerges."
+          ]}
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+          showBorder={true}
+          buttons={[{ text: "Explore More", href: "/" }]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="contact-cta" data-section="contact-cta">
+        <ContactCTA
+          tag="Musical Journey"
+          title="Discover Classical Excellence"
+          description="The violin is not just an instrument—it is a gateway to understanding the human experience through sound."
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
+          buttons={[
+            { text: "Listen to Performances", href: "#" },
+            { text: "Connect", href: "/contact" },
+          ]}
+          buttonAnimation="blur-reveal"
+          useInvertedBackground={true}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
+        <FooterBaseReveal
+          columns={footerColumns}
+          copyrightText="© 2025 Portfolio. Crafted with intention and creative vision."
+        />
+      </div>
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}