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Five Things Meme

Sciencewoman tagged me for this meme. Here we go.

5 Things I was doing 10 years ago

1. Applying to spend a semester studying in a Scandinavian country (and convincing my parents it could be possible)
2. Discovering ecology
3. Wishing I had more female friends (a perennial problem)
4. Wishing I could buy beer
5. Watching Austin Powers at least once a week

5 Things on my to do list today

1. Work on the results section of Chapter 2
2. Outline the intro and discussion sections of Chapter 2
3. Transfer some money around so EGM can take advantage of the currently awesome exchange rate
4. Watch Dancing with the Stars and Boston Legal, two of my favorite shows (if the t.v. actually works)
5. Hang out with EGM

5 snacks I love

1. Ice cream
2. Chocolate malts
3. Cheese
4. Cheesy potato chips
5. pistachios

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire (this means many millions, right?)

1. Fund my lab's research
2. Give to established charities and endow a fund for small research grants for scientists in my field to work in developing countries
3. Set aside money for more frequent trips to Far Off Land
4. Have a big fancy wedding, including flying family and friends from FOL to my home town in the US.
5. Buy a house or condo

5 places I've lived

1. Large Midwest City
2. Medium Midwest City
3. Small Midwest City
4. Scandinavian country for a semester (see above)
5. Far Off Land, briefly

5 jobs I've had

1. One-hour photo technician
2. Restaurant server
3. Lab technician
4. Grad student
5. Unsolicited advice giver

5 people I'd like to share this meme with

1. Kate
2. Liberal Arts Lady
3. Fia
4. Unbalanced Reaction
5. Ambivalent Academic