by root | Oct 17, 2012 | Psychology
I learned to High Five a few years back. Â I always knew what the high five (or down low, too slow) was, but it wasn’t until I watched my best friend be the life of every party that I found out how important it was. Â I wanted to copy whatever he was doing that...
by root | Oct 11, 2012 | Travel
I really enjoy traveling.  I have traveled to Europe and Africa, and lived in Australia, Spain, and many states in the US.  When I go on a trip I often send myself on a Quest.  While travelling when I was a kid, my dad would always have a handful of things that...
by root | Oct 1, 2012 | Cycling
I was eating dinner with some friends the other day, talking about how much I loved cycling and coaching. When they asked why, I began to explain with increasing vigor and emotion. I said “Cycling is the most beautiful sport in the world!” Here are many of...
by root | Sep 24, 2012 | Academia, Education, Psychology
Here is my story about getting into grad school — specifically a Ph.D. Program in extreme microbiology at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT . After deciding to go back to graduate school for my Ph.D. I started my search for the perfect school. I have always...