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Mariah

I'm a mollusk-olo-gist

About Me

I was born in Nome, Alaska which means I am always cold and now I live in Ashland, Oregon where the summers are over 100 degrees. I get paid to walk in the woods and look at pretty plants (this is the romantic...if slightly warped version of my job) but I love it nonetheless. Am heading down to the desert for some spring work and then it's go time in Oregon so if I become an antisocial hermit for a few months it's because I've become a crazy survey machine.

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My Interests

Love to be outdoors and I love to travel, so I'm happiest when combining the two! (Although I hate to drive and won't do it unless absolutly nescessary). Backpacking, Backcountry skiing (randonee), boating if you make me, birding, and generally exploring the natural world.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone of course...People who have been interesting places and don't mind sharing. Any blast from the past. Anyone who wants to network with biology jobs around the west coast.

Music:

I don't get out enough to sample new and indi tracks but I like just about anything as long as it's not loud and screamy or sad and mopey.

Movies:

Everything Illuminated, Being John Malcovich, Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, Orlando, I heart Huckabees, The price of Milk, Amelie, The importance of being Earnest, Hotel Rwanda

Television:

I must admit a twisted fascination with reality shows such as Project runway and the Bachelor...Outweighed by a healthier appreciation for The Daily Show, Sopranos, South Park, Reno 911, That 70's show, pretty much anything witty

Books:

This is a short list of some recent books that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.The Kite Runner, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water followed by Cloud Chamber, The Lovely Bones, Poisonwood Bible, Villa Incognito

My Blog

Backpacking!

Well it's finally summer enough to ditch the skis and that means it's time to bring out the backpacks and tent!  The Marble Mountains Wilderness was the weekend destination and well worth the two...
Posted by Mariah on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 06:27:00 PST