Texas

I haven't posted on here for awhile, but I have news! I have a new job and I am moving to Texas! I have accepted a clinical scientist position at a research company specializing in cosmetic and skin care testing. I will be living near Dallas, TX and I am looking forward to a new job and exploring a new city!

photo by Randy Case

Coal Miner's Daughter

Finally got around to watching Coal Miner's Daughter. I've always caught portions of this movie on TV, but never sat down and watched the whole film.

It is the classic rags to riches story, but what made this movie special was Sissy Spacek. What a sincere and endearing performance!

Snuggly pups!

My dad and stepmom's dogs are just too cute. I think Angel was trying to get a spot on the couch here and just gave up. Why not just use Lu as a couch?

Vietnam caves

These images of Vietnam caves from National Geographic's January 2011 issue are incredible! The largest cave discovered, Hang Son Doong, is large enough to accommodate a block of New York skyscrapers! It's amazing to think of exploring these caves and seeing this whole other world.
One of my favorite field trips was when my high school biology class went spelunking in Illinois caverns. It was a small cave, and there were a few tight squeezes, but overall I really wasn't scared (unusual for me). I loved seeing the stalactites and stalagmites and wading through the underground streams. I remember one area where the water was rushing and we slid down the rocks like a water slide! It was a fun little adventure.

Now I'll just have to explore through pictures.....







Photography by Carsten Peter
More cave photos here

Family

From left to right: Mom, Carl (stepdad), me, Tiara (stepsister), and Dane (stepbrother). This was from a fun night out at The Old Spaghetti Factory last month.
Photo by Valerie Martinez

Chi-town

Looking forward to heading up to Chicago next weekend to visit with friends and family! Love that city.
Pictures from my August 2009 trip to Chicago

EmersonMade Gold Coin Necklaces

Eyeing up these super cute gold coin necklaces from EmersonMade. I'm especially fond of the clover one, how perfect for the month of March!


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