Monday, January 10, 2011

Monday #107: Washington, D.C., United States


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January 10, 2011 in my kitchen in Washington, D.C. (with lasered eyes).

Monday, January 3, 2011

Monday #106: Washington, D.C., United States


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January 3, 2010 on the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Washington, D.C.

Cold day. I've decided I'm not going to buy any new clothes this year. Should be easy enough. I don't buy that many clothes to begin with, and this will just mean if I decide I need something, I'll have to go to get it second-hand. I intend to avoid buying anything new unless really necessary. I have enough stuff. If anything, I want to get rid of things. Already donated a big bag of clothes, need to do another.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Monday #105: Canyon Lake, California, United States


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December 27, 2010 with my sister and mom hiking around Canyon Lake, California.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

Monday #103: Washington, D.C., United States


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December 13, 2010 in front of the National Christmas Tree and the White House in Washington, D.C.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Monday #102: Washington, D.C., United States


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December 6, 2010 in my room in Washington, D.C.

Back home and it's cold outside, and I have lots of work to do, so didn't go anywhere interesting for the picture.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday #101: Chicago, United States


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November 29, 2010 at the Western Ave. El train platform in Chicago.

Spent almost a week in Chicago for the Thanksgiving holidays. Loved the shot from the end of the platform here, but couldn't see it with the light coming in from behind.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Monday #100: Washington, D.C., United States


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On R Street NW in Washington, D.C.

It has been 100 weeks since I shaved my head. At this point I just have a pretty decent length of hair that doesn't seem unusual to most people.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Monday #99: College Park, Maryland, United States


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November 15, 2010 at Knight Hall in College Park, Maryland, after successfully defending my comprehensive exams for my Ph.D.

I'm now ABD (all but dissertation)!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Monday #98: Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Panama


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November 8, 2010 at Casa Verde on Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Monday #97: Panama City, Panama


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November 1, 2010 on Via Argentina in Panama City, Panama.

After a nice dinner at Manolo's. Arrived this afternoon and haven't done much yet. Visited Briga (CrossFit gym in Panama City) and got dinner. Met Carlos the Colombian gay guy staying in the girl's room at the hostel.

This was supposed to be a trip to celebrate finishing my comps, and although my defense was delayed, I did finish the exams and I'm going to celebrate it.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Monday #96: Washington, D.C., United States


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October 25, 2010 trying to capture red leaves on M Street NW in Washington, D.C.

Fall colors are amazing now. Went to Shenandoah this weekend to spend a night and hike around a bit. Beautiful.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Monday #95: Washington, D.C., United States


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October 18, 2010 at Wonderland Ballroom on Kenyon Street in Washington, D.C. Special Monday Photo guest appearances by my housemates Sophie and Katherine!

We didn't win trivia night, but we got a Monday Photo, so we're happy.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Monday #94: Washington, D.C., United States


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October 11, 2010 at the Whole Foods on P Street NW in Washington, D.C.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Monday #93: Washington, D.C., United States


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October 4, 2010 at 6th and R streets NW, in front of the wall painted with the map of the Shaw Historic Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday #92: Washington, D.C., United States


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September 27, 2010 at home in Washington, D.C. watching the Bears on Monday Night Football... and former Michigan star Charles Woodson of the Packers tackling a Chicago receiver.

It is much harder to take a picture of a football game than I had predicted.

This weekend did our gym's fundraising workout, "Fight Gone Bad" on Saturday, then a sprint triathlon Sunday. Felt surprisingly good, but tired. Didn't do much physical stuff today. Start my second comp exam tomorrow!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Monday #91: Washington, D.C., United States


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September 20, 2010 at Primal Fitness in Washington, D.C.

Thought it was time for another Monday photo with glasses. Haven't seen them since Monday #10. Way too long.

Start comprehensive exams for my Ph.D. tomorrow. One of those things that seems like it should feel big, and for whatever reason, doesn't feel that big.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Monday #90: Washington, D.C., United States


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September 13, 2010 at my house in Washington, D.C.

Although I've been able to get my hair into a little ponytail for a few weeks now, thought it was time to get a picture of it.

I've been back in D.C. for a little over a week now. In some ways I was worried about coming back to the city, but I've found being in familiar places and seeing familiar people has been good for my heart and my mind. I'm feeling more calm somehow.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Monday #89: Washington, D.C., United States


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September 6, 2010 back home in my room in Washington, D.C.

Kept meaning to take a photo earlier in the day, but forgot until I was home doing school-related stuff. So here I am. Unpacked and moved back in. Keep finding things I don't know what to do with, like old CDs and the key to my car that was totaled by a D.C. garbage truck last year. I can't seem to convince myself to throw these things away, but where do I put them?

Monday, August 30, 2010

Monday #88: Chicago, United States


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August 30, 2010 in Jean's yard in Chicago, Illinois. Monday Photo guest appearance by Joy.

Three days in Ann Arbor, then the weekend in Chicago for my sister Megan's engagement party. A few more days here and I'm headed home.

Today had lunch with my friend Dan at Big Star in Wicker Park. Fabulous. And Dan's good company, too. Spent the afternoon hanging out with my sister Jean and her sweet dog Joy in the backyard of her house in Humboldt Park. It wasn't easy to get Joy in the picture, but we finally managed.