Long Time, no...

Lots of catching up to do. Had a very busy, momentous, and successful trip back East. Saw my old Bridesmaid, Deborah, who I haven't seen in years, saw my dad, saw my brother, saw my old college roommate and his family, was very busy at the History of Science Society meeting with my Graduate and Early Career Caucus responsibilities (and a lot of successful networking with senior scholars - several of whom complimented my mentorship work), saw some Boston friends, and saw my brother's step-sisters' families (we have a confusing family!).

Deborah picked me up at the airport in Burlington and we had a slumber party that night before she drove me down to my dad's the next day:


Me and Dad:


I love New England stone walls:


As the resident Gemini I organize a UW reunion at HSS every year:


After which I headed off to the Graduate and Early Career Caucus opening night mixer at the Harpoon brewery. Here are the GECC officers giving ourselves a pat on the back:


Most humorously was having someone give me their number for the first time in my life. I was reserving a large table at the brewery for our group when someone at an adjacent table started chatting with me. I literally turned around for 1 minute to order my drink and when I turned around he pointed to my phone on the table and said "I put my number in there for you." Flattering - and he was pretty cute - but obvs. I'm taken :)

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The day after Thanksgiving we climbed Little Black Mountain (8040') - a 6 hour, 11 mile, 3,544' elevation gain hike. Little Black Mountain is the mountain in the center of the photo, it's actual peak is the smaller looking one furthest away.



This was around where we turned back last time. The snow actually made it easier.



After 7,500' both of us felt a bit dizzy from the elevation, but the views were great.



The last mile or so was along the ridge-line. This is only the false peak, the real one is hidden by this one.



Little Black Mountain's peak - it's pretty scary.



This was as far as we got, since it would take a good hour to scramble the last bit and we were fighting daylight.



We were still proud of ourselves.



Looking down into the valley - you can just make out downtown in the inversion.