Monthly Archives: September 2007

Nostalgia…

Posted on September 12, 2007 by meg

Yesterday I went to dinner with a bunch of other grad students and post docs, and met a few more who either went to MIT or lived in Boston. There’s really quite a few, and it made me all nostalgic … Continue reading →

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Bad topo plot

Posted on September 11, 2007 by meg

Â I made this plot at work today.Â It’s completely wrong – like absolute garbage kind of wrong – but I think it looks really cool.Â It may become part of my next mosaic project… It’s supposed to be a plot … Continue reading →

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New hobby

Posted on September 9, 2007 by meg

Hehe today I took up glass mosaic-making. Why? You know, I couldn’t tell you…I just walked through Michael’s and got excited about it. So far it’s fun, and not too hard to get the hang of, although my apartment is … Continue reading →

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Time-turner

Posted on September 7, 2007 by meg

Hehe I’ve wanted one of these since I read the book! Now if only it worked…

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It feels like fall!

Posted on September 7, 2007 by meg

Well, kinda. In the mornings and evenings. If you don’t expect the leaves to change. It did get a lot cooler since last week, and for that I’m very grateful…106 degrees is not what I would choose, and the humidity–while … Continue reading →

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Joining the flip flop nation?

Posted on September 6, 2007 by meg

I’ve always kind of hated flip flops, and all other kinds of thong sandals, because they hurt my toes, are often uncomfortable, and make that horrible sound.Â Since moving here, however, I have to say, grudgingly, that they’re actually growing … Continue reading →

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Conferences + The Week Reduced!

Posted on September 5, 2007 by meg

Today I found out that I can totally go to AGU this year and just hang out and go to talks and meet people, even though I’m a new grad student and have nothing to show for myself yet.Â Yay!Â … Continue reading →