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    About Me

    I'm a graduate student studying paleontology (yes, basically I play in the dirt and study dinosaurs :)).

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    I love being outdoors--camping, hiking, climbing, etc. When stuck in the city, though, I like going to concerts, plays, etc, playing my violin, and cooking. And crossword puzzles! I do the New York Times puzzle almost every day; though admittedly, I have to look up a lot of things to have any chance at finishing Saturday puzzles. I also love to laugh (fav tv shows: scrubs, south park, and the office). People seem to think I have a dark sense of humor, which I suppose isn't too surprising, as I study dead animals for a living...

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    • No-noodle zucchini lasagna

      Mood June 29, 2008 9:23pm

      Its been a while since I posted a new recipe, but here we go!  In other news, I've given a draft of my thesis to my advisor, and while there …

    • The Amazing Black Bean Brownies

      Mood June 8, 2008 2:48pm

      Here's another recipe from Baking with Agave Nectar.  These super-fudgy brownies are made with black beans rather than flour, so they're …

    • Journal Entry for June 1, 2008

      Mood June 1, 2008 1:00pm

      This is a general apology to all my friends here on DS for not being around lately.  The thesis is more or less taking over my life, and …

    • homemade protein bars!

      Mood April 27, 2008 12:32pm

      Today's recipe is straight from my new cookbook, Baking with Agave Nectar by Ania Catalano.  I highly recommend it!  (though I …

    • Veggie Quiche

      Mood April 6, 2008 10:38pm

      Here's a recipe for a tasty quiche I made last week.  Its not the simplest thing to make, but I love having it around--makes a good snack, …

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    • Close Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

      I've been struggling with hypoglycemia for about 2.5 years now. For a long time, I had no idea why I was feeling so awful, and none of the doctors I went to (including gps, gastroenterologists, headache specialists, rheumatologists and psychiatrists) could figure it out. Finally, after a lot of research on my own, I started on a hypoglycemic diet in March 2007. I improved dramatically within a couple weeks, but progress has slowed since then, and I'm still working towards complete health.

    • Close Healthy Eating

      I'm hypoglycemic, and so must be very careful about what I eat--no starchy foods like white flour or potatoes, and very little sugar. I love to bake, though, and am always looking for/developing recipes that fit within these constraints.

    • Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      Was diagnosed with CFS in fall of 2006. I later discovered that I'm hypoglycemic, and since changing my diet, I've gotten much better.

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