diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index fa6e19f..1249e49 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           imageAlt="Minimalist blog workspace"
           textPosition="bottom-left"
           showBlur={true}
-          showDimOverlay={true}
+          showDimOverlay={false}
           buttons={[
             { text: "Start Reading", href: "blog" },
             { text: "About Me", href: "about" },
@@ -72,14 +72,10 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           description="Discover my latest thoughts, insights, and stories about the topics I care about most."
           tag="Blog"
           blogs={[
-            {
-              id: "1",              category: "Design",              title: "The Art of Minimalist Web Design",              excerpt: "Exploring how simplicity and intentional design choices create powerful digital experiences that resonate with users.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/light-bulb-notebook-near-technologies_23-2147823716.jpg",              imageAlt: "Minimalist design concept",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "24 Jan 2025"},
-            {
-              id: "2",              category: "Technology",              title: "Building Better Digital Products",              excerpt: "A deep dive into the strategies and principles that make digital products successful, scalable, and user-centric.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-sticky-note-paper_53876-15089.jpg",              imageAlt: "Technology innovation",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "20 Jan 2025"},
-            {
-              id: "3",              category: "Writing",              title: "The Power of Storytelling",              excerpt: "Why narratives matter, how to craft compelling stories, and the impact of authentic communication in our digital world.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/working-office_1150-120.jpg",              imageAlt: "Writing and storytelling",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "18 Jan 2025"},
-            {
-              id: "4",              category: "Personal Growth",              title: "Lessons from My Creative Journey",              excerpt: "Reflections on growth, creativity, and the lessons I've learned while building projects and pursuing meaningful work.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/full-shot-woman-walking-rocks_23-2148656136.jpg",              imageAlt: "Personal growth and journey",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "15 Jan 2025"},
+            {              id: "1",              category: "Design",              title: "The Art of Minimalist Web Design",              excerpt: "Exploring how simplicity and intentional design choices create powerful digital experiences that resonate with users.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/light-bulb-notebook-near-technologies_23-2147823716.jpg",              imageAlt: "Minimalist design concept",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "24 Jan 2025"},
+            {              id: "2",              category: "Technology",              title: "Building Better Digital Products",              excerpt: "A deep dive into the strategies and principles that make digital products successful, scalable, and user-centric.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-sticky-note-paper_53876-15089.jpg",              imageAlt: "Technology innovation",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "20 Jan 2025"},
+            {              id: "3",              category: "Writing",              title: "The Power of Storytelling",              excerpt: "Why narratives matter, how to craft compelling stories, and the impact of authentic communication in our digital world.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/working-office_1150-120.jpg",              imageAlt: "Writing and storytelling",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "18 Jan 2025"},
+            {              id: "4",              category: "Personal Growth",              title: "Lessons from My Creative Journey",              excerpt: "Reflections on growth, creativity, and the lessons I've learned while building projects and pursuing meaningful work.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/full-shot-woman-walking-rocks_23-2148656136.jpg",              imageAlt: "Personal growth and journey",              authorName: "You",              authorAvatar: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-curly-handsome-european-male_176532-8133.jpg",              date: "15 Jan 2025"},
           ]}
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground={true}
@@ -96,6 +92,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { name: "name", type: "text", placeholder: "Your Name", required: true },
             { name: "email", type: "email", placeholder: "Your Email", required: true },
           ]}
+          textarea={{ name: "interests", placeholder: "What topics interest you? (e.g., Design, Technology, Writing)", rows: 4, required: false }}
           useInvertedBackground={false}
           mediaAnimation="blur-reveal"
           mediaPosition="right"