Welcome to my Field Journal…

Observations, thoughts, and notes from my adventures out and about “in the field” near and far.

A photo of a drop stone in Eastern California came up in lecture today, which made me think about the last time I was at Sperry Wash observing evidence of the cryogenian and Ediacaran. So here are some deep cuts with some of my favorite people from
A photo of a drop stone in Eastern California came up in lecture today, which made me think about the last time I was at Sperry Wash observing evidence of the cryogenian and Ediacaran. So here are some deep cuts with some of my favorite people from the before times. . . . . . #geologystudents #geologynerds #fieldstudies #pccgeology #pccgeologystudents #sperrywash
Rollin’ with the squad to Fossil Fest at @alfpaleo - got to see some cool Ediacaran fossils from Australia, refreshed our Dino anatomy skills, chatted with a fossil preparator, and blamed Titaalik for our modern issues (lol). Also added an Allo
Rollin’ with the squad to Fossil Fest at @alfpaleo - got to see some cool Ediacaran fossils from Australia, refreshed our Dino anatomy skills, chatted with a fossil preparator, and blamed Titaalik for our modern issues (lol). Also added an Allosaurus to the squad…not too shabby! Thanks for the outing @alfpaleo 🫶🏼 . . . . . #fossilfest #alfpaleontologymuseum #paleopals #geologystudents #geonerds #pccgeologystudents #pccgeology
For Valentine’s Day, @blakebot5000 printed and framed this awesome combined sketch of the Allosaurus specimen in Belgium (?). What makes this piece extra special is that it was partially sketched by the person I sat next to in the Age of Dinosa
For Valentine’s Day, @blakebot5000 printed and framed this awesome combined sketch of the Allosaurus specimen in Belgium (?). What makes this piece extra special is that it was partially sketched by the person I sat next to in the Age of Dinosaurs class last semester named Vincent Price (what a name, huh!?) and the other half was sketched by his girlfriend. Definitely a special combined sketch printed with love and care by my husband. Not too shabby at all 🖤🫶🏼🖤 . . . . . #allosaurus #allosaurussketch #paleontology #dinosaurs #fossils #sketch #geologynerd #paleontologynerd
I was told by @plus00vltra not to post this until Valentine’s Day, so here we are: have a heart shaped stromatolite in the Tecopa Valley from your favorite geo nerd 🤓🫶🏼 . . . . . #stromatolite #tecopavalley #geologynerd #valentinesday #pccge
I was told by @plus00vltra not to post this until Valentine’s Day, so here we are: have a heart shaped stromatolite in the Tecopa Valley from your favorite geo nerd 🤓🫶🏼 . . . . . #stromatolite #tecopavalley #geologynerd #valentinesday #pccgeology #geologystudent
Hiked up to Amir’s Garden in Griffith Park this weekend with @ekalokayoga - glad to see the atmospheric river didn’t do too much damage and the plant life is thriving. We don’t get to see April as often these days, so it’s alw
Hiked up to Amir’s Garden in Griffith Park this weekend with @ekalokayoga - glad to see the atmospheric river didn’t do too much damage and the plant life is thriving. We don’t get to see April as often these days, so it’s always nice to have an outing like this, followed by a bourbon tasting for Blake and April. …and in true Indy fashion, we had to carry her the whole way. I guess she’s not a hiking dog after all 🙃 . . . . . #griffithpark #griffithparktrails #amirsgarden #hikingadventures #hikinginla #socalhiking
Stumbled across this memory from field studies past, a study in hydrogeology if you will… 🎥: @thegeosciencegirl . . . . . #pccgeology #geologystudents #fieldstudy #hydrogeology #geologynerds #wyoming #snakeriver #whitewaterrafting
Dino Nuggie Pillows today in our 7am Dino class. Cannot even begin to describe how pleased I am to have made friends with @pantomimestitches and @_marina_xox_ - two incredibly smart and incredibly funny geo nerds that I absolutely adore. 🖤🦖🤓 . . .
Dino Nuggie Pillows today in our 7am Dino class. Cannot even begin to describe how pleased I am to have made friends with @pantomimestitches and @_marina_xox_ - two incredibly smart and incredibly funny geo nerds that I absolutely adore. 🖤🦖🤓 . . . . . #geologynerds #paleontologynerds #dinonerds #dinonuggies #dinosaurs #geologystudents #pccgeology #fieldgoths
The Devil’s Punchbowl, yet another fun stop on Dr. Vendrasco’s Geology 1F field study. Great hike around this plunging syncline right next to the San Andreas Fault. VERY steep dipping beds, some are even at an 85 degree dip - that’s
The Devil’s Punchbowl, yet another fun stop on Dr. Vendrasco’s Geology 1F field study. Great hike around this plunging syncline right next to the San Andreas Fault. VERY steep dipping beds, some are even at an 85 degree dip - that’s almost vertical! . . . . . #devilspunchbowl #devilspunchbowlcalifornia #sanandreasfault #dippingbeds #plungingsyncline #geologystudents #geologynerds #pccgeology #geologyfieldstudies
Dr. Vendrasco’s 1F Day Trip: Stop 1 - Vasquez rocks. Had fun scrambling up a ~ 30 - 40 degree dip, strike ~ 30 degrees NE. 🤓 . . . . . #pccgeology #geology #geologystudents #geologynerds #geologyfieldstudy #vasquezrocks #aguadulce #cageology
Dr. Vendrasco’s 1F Day Trip: Stop 1 - Vasquez rocks. Had fun scrambling up a ~ 30 - 40 degree dip, strike ~ 30 degrees NE. 🤓 . . . . . #pccgeology #geology #geologystudents #geologynerds #geologyfieldstudy #vasquezrocks #aguadulce #cageology
Last few shots and moments from the 30E trip: 1 - My custom engraved rock hammer on layers of shale in Tecopa. 2 - Around the campfire in Grand Canyon. 3 - View of the Keystone Thrust at sunset. 4 - Antiques at China Ranch. 5 - Stromatolites (wi
Last few shots and moments from the 30E trip: 1 - My custom engraved rock hammer on layers of shale in Tecopa. 2 - Around the campfire in Grand Canyon. 3 - View of the Keystone Thrust at sunset. 4 - Antiques at China Ranch. 5 - Stromatolites (with van keys for scale), near the talc mine. 6 - Chauffeuring Dr. Wilbur & crew (📸: Dr. Wilbur) 7 - Last dip in the warm springs on our last night in Shoshone. . . . . . #geologyfieldcourse #pccgeology #geologystudents #geologynerds #rockhammer #campfire #chinaranchdatefarm #tecopacalifornia #shoshonecalifornia #campingadventures
A few snapshots from hike day: a few of us decided to try Hermit’s Rest to see some fossils in the Kaibab Limestone; also stopped at Powell Point and got a good look at the basement rocks. . . . . . #grandcanyon #hrandcanyonnationalpark #hermi
A few snapshots from hike day: a few of us decided to try Hermit’s Rest to see some fossils in the Kaibab Limestone; also stopped at Powell Point and got a good look at the basement rocks. . . . . . #grandcanyon #hrandcanyonnationalpark #hermitsrest #kaibablimestone #fossils #powellpointgrandcanyon #basementrock #vishnuschist #zorastergranite
Yet another successful trip driving for Dr. Wilbur’s Geology 30E field study - always a good time with great people 🖤 . . . . . #grandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark #pccgeology #geologynerds #geologystudents #fieldstudy
Yet another successful trip driving for Dr. Wilbur’s Geology 30E field study - always a good time with great people 🖤 . . . . . #grandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark #pccgeology #geologynerds #geologystudents #fieldstudy
Got more Geo-nerd ink with @lizinlastplace - Tyrannosaurus Sue (FMNH PR 2081). 🦖 @mourningmisery knocked it out of the park once again 🙌🏼 . . . . . #geologytattoo #geologynerd #tyrannosaurusrex #tyrannosaurussue #geologyink #trextattoo #trexskull
Got more Geo-nerd ink with @lizinlastplace - Tyrannosaurus Sue (FMNH PR 2081). 🦖 @mourningmisery knocked it out of the park once again 🙌🏼 . . . . . #geologytattoo #geologynerd #tyrannosaurusrex #tyrannosaurussue #geologyink #trextattoo #trexskull #trexskulltattoo
Graduation dinner for @lizinlastplace - congrats on earning your Masters degree 🥳🎓 If y’all don’t know Liz, you’re really missing out, and if you do, go send her a congrats, she’s worked so hard for this 🖤 . . . . . #celeb
Graduation dinner for @lizinlastplace - congrats on earning your Masters degree 🥳🎓 If y’all don’t know Liz, you’re really missing out, and if you do, go send her a congrats, she’s worked so hard for this 🖤 . . . . . #celebratewins #geographydegree #geoscience #geosciencenerds #pccgeology
Summer Field Study: Day 9 - The Grand Canyon. Our last stop before heading home. After taking our final exam, we finally got to relax and celebrate around the campfire - @alicesaccount made a delicious apple tart for us to share on our last night tog
Summer Field Study: Day 9 - The Grand Canyon. Our last stop before heading home. After taking our final exam, we finally got to relax and celebrate around the campfire - @alicesaccount made a delicious apple tart for us to share on our last night together 🖤 . . . . . #thegrandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark #grandcanyonnps #geandcanyonsouthrim #pccgeology #fieldstudy #geologystudents #campbaking #appletart

Grains through time…

I share smaller, more frequent updates on my Instagram page called @you.rock.rock - here you can follow my adventures out in the field, near and far; for school and for fun. You will also find that I post quite frequently about the wonderful individuals I meet along the way and the community we’ve created through our shared love for Adventure, Exploration, and Geoscience.