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Life of a #marinescientist... The grind. #scientistswhoselfie #marineecologist #macrobenthic #invertebratechick #invertebrates #nevergrowup #winniethepoohislife #poohbear #blackscientists #scientistsofcolor #womeninsteam #womeninstem #olive2travel (at University of New Haven) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btv2He6hOwH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o5xnr16uuuj3

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The Dude that Metaphorically Shot my Hypothetical Dog a Billion Times

The Dude that Metaphorically Shot my Hypothetical Dog a Billion Times

A Final TW: Depression, Suicide, Reality.

The worst part is that I can see the fall. From the outside looking in my rational mind watches the plummet. I know I shouldn’t be in bed till noon but my body doesn’t listen when my mind says get up, and then my mind slowly begins to agree with a full-time relocation to my flannel hideout when it begins to contemplate how not-worth-living life beyond…

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In a sometimes awkward and often painful process... I am learning SO many lessons, growing at lightening speed, and healing deeper than ever. One of the hardest lessons for me right now is trust... I’m working on trusting the process, being present and experiencing the journey. I wanted nothing more than to go to #BurningMan for the sixth time this year, it truly is home. It just wasn’t in the books for me and every ounce of me wanted to tune out that realization, ignore the intuitive feeling that it wasn’t for me this year, I NEEDED to make it happen. Eventually, I let go... I went with the flow and realized I was exactly where I needed to be. The beyond explanation and otherworldly experience that is Burning Man has been such a source of healing for me. The person I become there, the way I trust my intuition, the way I manifest my thoughts, the way I expose my heart and shine as bright and glorious as is imaginable and then some... I have always wanted to hold onto that, but that spark always seems to fizzle in the #defaultworld. I am HERE now, and not home Burning with so many people I adore, because I have work to do. The experience I have every year for a week in the desert is always inside of me, that FREEDOM I emanate when covered in dust is not location specific. As much as I love my desert home... it is time for me to learn how to keep that burn alive on my own. I am rediscovering my magic... this time for keeps. I hope all my dear #Burners, new and old, have a very dusty, fantastic, and safe journey in our desert home! The man burns in 2 days, and I will be here... in Connecticut... in my room... on my meditation cushion... in front of my alter... igniting a fire of my own. #BurnBabyBurn #burnerbabe #blackburner #strengthcourageandwisdom #growthmindset #trusttheflow #learningandgrowing #mymagic #blackwitches #intuitivewitch #blackgirlsburntoo #freedom (at Burning Man) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHZjt-FEBb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xzrqca61cw9g

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Look closely... see that extra squiggly bracelet I have on? It’s a snake!! I was lucky enough to see the one and only species of snake here on San Salvador island in the Bahamas. It’s a tiny little completely blind snake that happens to also be outrageously adorable! #naturenerd #exploremore #vagabondsciencechick #islandgirl #bahamas #geraceresearchcenter #scienceissexy #blindsnake #reptilelovers #herpatology #talknerdytome #travel #adventuretravel #scienceblog #nomadicscientist #learn #getoutdoors #research #visitthecaribbean #gradlife #sansalvadorbahamas #olive2travel

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#MyOffice today! Some days the life of a #gradstudent ain’t too shabby... I spent my morning prepping for a meeting with the local schools on a beach watching the undergrads run their awesome #forensics experiment involving pieces of pigs. I must say, reading #researchpapers is a hell of a lot easier with sand between my toes and sun on my face. #gradlife #scienceblog #sansalvador #nomadlife #scienceissexy #marineresearch #ecologist #EnvironmentalEcology #exploremore #beachbum #islandgirl #bahamas #geraceresearchcenter #olive2travel (at The Bahamas)

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The bluest of dreams! This is what it looks like when science is sexy. Anyone else have an office this lovely shade of blue? I landed safe and sound in #SanSalvador, and I am just smitten. So nice to be back in a place that feels like home. #IslandLife will always be what calls to me. #Islandgyal #caribbeanwoman #crucian #myofficeview #ecologist #marinebiologist #gradlife #tropics #research #scientistselfie #visitsansal #sexyscience #exploremore #olive2travel

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On the road again! This time for my first trip as a graduate researcher. I’m heading to the Caribbean with the marine forensics class at unh. I will be working on my independent thesis while being amused by the class’s experiments on studying decomposition by monitoring frozen chunks of pig (brought down inside a checked cooler) in the tidal waters of San Salvador island in the Bahamas. #strangescience #nomadicnerd #bahamasbound #exploremore #vagabondscience #adventure #travelblog #scienceblog #myview #jetset #upupandaway #nycview #skyline #citypics #instacity #olive2travel

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Finally went to the #GroundZeroMemorial in New York. It was absolutely #breathtaking. As you walk towards the memorial the first thing that hits you is the shush of running water. Then peering over the edge it feels for a moment in time as if the water pulls everything within you deep into the bottomless well it is emptying into. This beautiful space makes the holes left in so many American’s hearts tangible, while at the same time washing you with a sensation of peace. #911memorial #twintowers #travelwithapurpose #poignant #peaceful #neverforgotten #usa #visitnyc #nycattractions #olive2travel (at Ground Zero Memorial)

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All the 21 and older members of my tribe did up in the city this weekend, fully equipped with an oyster dinner ❤️ Weekend #girlstrip with the #FamBam -1. Verdict on the oyster… I loved it! Side note: my mom owns the best socks “If you can read this please bring me wine” #IGetItFromMyMama #girlsweekend #matriarch #femalefamily #sisters #blackgirlmagic #nyctravel #italianmama #oysterbar #grandcentralstation #olive2travel (at Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant)

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Good morning #NYC! I rarely stay in #manhattan when I visit, but getting to wake up to the #empirestatebuilding was such a treat 😍 #newyorkcityview #cityliving #streetphotography #girlstrip #urbantravel #visitnyc #skyscraper #urbanart #olive2travel (at The Westin New York Grand Central)

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Keepin it goofy in BK! Those who know me know I don’t take much too seriously, especially not myself! Although my #Brooklyn friends will scoff for sure, I had to try the tourist trap that is the #rainbowbagel. While laden with artificial dyes and strange flavors, I honestly couldn’t resist the urge to put some #rainbowinmymouth! Verdict: the bagel wasn’t half bad with a slight vanilla flavor, but the #funfetticreamcheese 🤢 way too sweet for me... and I’m addicted to sugar sooo.... The adventure of eating a vibrant multicolored bagel was worth it, but I’ll stick to my veggie cream cheese with lox! #brooklynbabe #nerdgirl #goofball #thebagelstore #goofygirlsarethebest #live #vagabondlady #bigbrowneyes #blackgirltravel #BK #nyceats #brooklynfood #nycfood #getinmymouthhole #olive2travel (at Brooklyn, New York)

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When binge studying #environmentalchemistry... pants are optional, wine is not! #gradlife Yes, I know I have a #bookaddiction, thanks for noticing lol. #nerdgirl #adulting #bibliophile (at New Haven, Connecticut)

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Life has been oh so lovely lately. #mood #rainydayreflections #ashtonsart #brightenyourday #lovinglife (at New Haven, Connecticut)

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Comfort Food. Cuddled up with my #Italy edition of @condenasttraveller that came in the mail today! Doing ”research” for my #travelblog. #lifeofablogger #italiangirl #instanom #olive2travel (at New Haven, Connecticut)

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Beautiful women and the things they find on the streets of Brooklyn... #brooklyn #humansofnewyork #cityliving #babesofbrooklyn #nomadsoul #nycweekend #friendsaroundtheworld #reflection #beauty #divinefeminine #instabeauty #cityphotography #citypic #slay #queen (at Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

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The adventures that find me never cease to amaze me.... I got to geek out with #LouSorkin, an entomologist at the American Natural History Museum, behind the scenes! Lou gave a fantastic presentation for the #arthropod #animalencounter at @amnh. Remember to #playeveryday! #bugs #tobaccohornworm #outreach #scienceeducation #Iplaywithbugs #kidsandbugs #naturalhistorymuseum #handsonlearning #scienceselfie #scientistselfie #visitnyc #visitnewyork #manhattan #olive2travel (at American Museum of Natural History)

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Who said vegan food had to be healthy.... #plantbasedlush #vegan #brunch #nycvegan #newyorkfoodie #nyceats #champsdiner #veganfood #plantbased #foodblog #bk #veganbreakfast #glut #veganchickenandwaffles #nomnom #foodporn #olive2travel (at Champs Diner)