That was easy!

That was easy!
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I am maintaining this blog to provide myself with points of reference in my life. This year I am turning 30. I have several goals set out for myself. I have this feeling that life will only get better after 30. Oh how grand!

Goals:

1. Climb Mount Whitney


2. Increase my endurance enough to be able to run a half marathon


3. Pass my quals


4. Continue to enjoy life

Here I am at the summit of Mount San Gorgonio. A "that was easy button" was waiting for me at the top. So I am thinking when I finish all of the above, I should press that button, right?

Hiking log

Mount Baden Powell view from Baldy
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Summit log for '08

Mount Baldy (June 28, 2008)

Mount Baden Powell (July 1, 2008)

Mount Baldy (July 2, 2008)
Mount Islip (July 3, 2008)
Mount San Gorgonio! (Tomorrow)

Mimulus shevockii is now in bloom

Mimulus shevockii with stigma receptive
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Mimulus shevockii is now in bloom.This is a photo from my last visit to Kelso Valley. I expect the species will be in peak bloom in about a week or so. I plan to do another round of surveys April 5th. I will do more pollinator observations, and will census as many populations as possible in days work. Hopefully the weather stays cool and will prolong the season. I would hate to miss out on collecting seeds this year!

I'm in the LA Times

Gilia cana subsp. speciosa
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Hey, check this out. I was featured in a Los Angels Times article on wildflowers in California!

Speaking of wildflowers I am headed in for a field trip on Monday. I hope to come back with lots of pretty pictures. Yay!