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About meg

I think planets are cool! I'm a new graduate student in Planetary Science at Caltech, and at the moment I'm interested in planetary geophysics of terrestrial planets and moons. I'm originally from Cortlandt Manor, NY, and I did my undergrad at MIT, where I got heavily involved in student theater - a hobby I hope to continue through grad school, time permitting... I also like to read sci-fi/fantasy novels, obsess about English history, and play frisbee.

Class Dilemma

Posted on October 4, 2007 by meg

So I’m doing it again. I have too many classes, and I don’t want to pick and choose.  For once the category for this post is wrong, because it’s not unique to Caltech.  It’s how I am.  I intended to … Continue reading →

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Caltech theater fails again…

Posted on October 2, 2007 by meg

No one from Theater Arts showed up at the club fair on Saturday, and when I got to the “organizational meeting” tonight, there was a sign on the door saying it had been canceled.  Way to go, TACIT.  I’m annoyed. … Continue reading →

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Another Series Down

Posted on September 30, 2007 by meg

I just finished the “Crown of Stars” fantasy series, by Kate Elliot, and while I’m glad that I’m less one distraction now that school is actually starting, I’m sad that it’s over. It was pretty good. It takes a much … Continue reading →

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Happy Turtle

Posted on September 30, 2007 by meg

Have you ever seen a happier-looking turtle? =)

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Ramping up

Posted on September 28, 2007 by meg

I have class on Monday! After seeing another pre-orals section, this one closer to my interests (about planets!), I’m really excited about classes. I’m actually glad the summer quarter is ending. I’ve found it kind of hard to get going … Continue reading →

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Reindeer Games

Posted on September 24, 2007 by meg

Orientation began yesterday, and you know what that means — free food all week! And, since we’re all grad students and presumably therefore overage (mostly, but not quite true, I’m sure) — free alcohol. Lots of it. I’m beginning to … Continue reading →

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It’s Raining!

Posted on September 22, 2007 by meg

A lot! Like, whoa.

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Yay Shakespeare =)

Posted on September 21, 2007 by meg

I bought a new book yesterday, called “Speak the Speech! Shakespeare’s Monologues Illuminated,” and I really love it. It’s just a whole bunch of monologues (>150 total) from all the different plays, with commentary and analysis of each one. I … Continue reading →

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Jitters

Posted on September 20, 2007 by meg

I’m starting to get a bit more nervous about grad school really starting now…just about a week away. I still really want classes to start so I have more on my plate, but I hope they don’t kill me. I’m … Continue reading →

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Coasters!

Posted on September 18, 2007 by meg

I finished my coasters tonight – the first product of my new hobby.  I’ve started the next project already, but I’m waiting for more supplies to arrive…it’s cheaper to buy online than at Michael’s for most things. Ok, and before … Continue reading →

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