150 Feet into the Earth and Beyond (Spelunking Overnight)

While most people like to spend their nights in hotels and resorts, at this point in my life… all that is cool… but unless you are a “7 star” in Dubai… BEEN THERE… DONE THAT!! So, my friends and I decided we will be sleeping in a cave.I wasn’t very surprised I couldn’t really round-up a lot of people as excited as I was for a cave adventures… most were clearly afraid of bats, claustrophobia and dirt and would rather a comfy bed and pillow to lay their head but that didn’t stop me. Luckily I was able to round-up about 4 people willing to make the journey with me… and the plans begun. Unfortunately, 2 of my friends had car troubles driving down to Tennessee and could not make it, but I was so thankful they were okay and got back safely.As for me and the remaining 2… we …

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CONTEST: Win Two (2) J. Cole Concert Tickets and $100 for clothing at a new online store Jack Donkey!!!

 Never been to a concert?? Maybe you are a J. Cole Fan? Do you need some new clothes for your upcoming vacation?? Well… if any of these are yes.. here is your chance…. It is time for another giveaway, but this time it is from a new online clothing store Jack Donkey!! This is a new online store started and getting their name out their. Jack Donkey was started by a Jamaican Native, and wants to get good quality clothing to individuals for a reasonable price…. so how do you win?? Here is what you will win:TWO (2) tickets to J Cole’s concert Ft Big Sean in West Palm Beach Florida on August 18, 2015 (8/18) (Tickets ONLY)ANDA $100 Jack Donkey store gift card So not only are you getting to go see J. Cole’s concert with someone….but you will look good doing it!!   How to enter/RULESYou MUST be Following @Jack_Donkey on Instagram and/or on Facebook Jack …

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Making the Best of a Scientific Conference: Ate Octopus, Isolation Tank, Passport Stamp and More…

I was fortunate to be 1 of 12 abstracts chosen for a conference in California (Minority Trainee Research Forum). I was actually a part of the scientific summer program that hosted the conference since 7th grade through most of college. Every summer, I worked in laboratories all over the US and Canada to develop skills that pretty much got me where I am today. It is an amazing program that has grown over the years to help minority students excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Math. I do recommend anyone interested to take a look at the website and apply. It has dramatically changed my life and I will definitely do a post about TMARC/PSTP (now called STEMPREP) in the coming week. Either way, the conference ran from March 9-12th, and everything is covered. So let me begin my full coverage.   Travel, Presentation and Lodging The wonderful thing …

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Floating on Water for 2 Hours: Isolation/Float Tank Experience

While in San Diego for a conference, I made the most of an afternoon to relax at Float Spa San Diego. Finding a great deal on GroupOn for a $35 for 1 hr float session I couldn’t give up the opportunity to check something else off my bucket list. With a close friend of mine, we headed for our 4 PM appointment. For those who do not know what this isolation/float/sensory deprivation tank things is all about… here is some quick information. In a tank, there is 860 pounds of epsom salt in the water. So you will not be fighting gravity to stay afloat. As soon as you lay down in the water you are already rising and floating on top. The water is kept at 94 degrees because it is skin receptor neutral. This enables you to lose track of your body. Benefits: Stress relief, reduce toxins, focused …

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