That Georgia Biologist

Well hey there, everyone! It's been a while... Since my last post, I've learned tons about statistical tests, finished teaching my last semester of Anatomy & Physiology Lab (tears! - but excited for the journey ahead), and cranked on writing my thesis. Right now I've got the methods and results pretty much down, and next up are the introduction and discussion. About another six weeks to go until the deadline, and around nine until my defense! All which to say that while it's a good life, it's definitely a busy life for me right now. So yesterday, when the sun shone and the birds danced (well, maybe not that last one ;) ), I decided to take a few hours off my academic pursuits to go enjoy nature first hand. There is a wonderful nature sanctuary not too far away from campus (Dowagiac Woods), and I figured it would be exploding with wildflowers by now! Sure enough...it was. More epic then in my wildest dreams. I must have seen at least ten different species o...

Over the last week or two, the fall color has really peaked here in the Berrien area. However, it's been rainy and cloudy too! So while I have been personally thoroughly enjoying the color, it hasn't been good for photography and lighting. However, this afternoon it is super super sunny so out I went! You may remember that this past spring I went out with some friends to Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary. I knew that Dowagiac Woods would look spectacular in fall color! Here's some of my favorite photos...enjoy! :)  If you look closely, you'll see my dear friend who came for a visit!  The trail was so pretty!  You'd never guess that this shot was taken just 20 minutes away from Berrien! ;)  And on the trail continues... So I hope you enjoyed my photos! It was such a beautiful walk, everything I had hoped it would be. So fun to see what beauty is close by to me. I hope you have a beauti...