Sunflower

My sunflower seed sprouted about 4 weeks ago and grew to about 4" in height by the end of the semester.  I actually grew it in the cup holder of my car and gave it some water almost every day.  I drive to and from school each day, often eating breakfast and lunch on the way, so I always had water with me to give to the plant.  I was surprised by how well it grew in my car, but it did receive plenty of sunlight and water as well as a good half hour minimum of music each day...which may or may not have helped it grow.

Sunflower seed shortly after sprouting

Mitochondrial Eve

Mitochondrial Eve

Mitochondrial Eve is the "most common recent ancestor of all humans alive on Earth today with respect to matrilineal descent" (Source). Unlike other DNA, mitochondrial DNA is not combined with the DNA of the father.  Variations in this particular DNA stem directly from genetic mutations.  She is calculated to have lived in Africa 150,000-200,000 years ago (Source).

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/print/2006/03/human-journey/shreeve-text

Rose Hill Cemetery

http://historicrosehillcemetery.org/about.asp

Rose Hill has always been a favorite location of mine in Macon, GA.  The cemetery is nearing 200 years old, with thousands of people buried there.  It is a resting place for thousands of confederate soldiers as well as former governors, mayors, senators, and entertainers.  A primary founder of my sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, is buried in Rose Hill.  Her name is Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, and she founded ADPi at Wesleyan College in Macon in 1851.  Each year, we visit Eugenia's grave to celebrate the initiation of our new members.

Additionally, as a photography minor, I have taken hundreds of photographs in Rose Hill, including black and white film photos, like the one below.

Ocmulgee National Monument

Those who first settled in what is now the Ocmulgee National Monument did so for a variety of reasons.  First among them was its location along the river, which provided them with a source of water, vital to life and essential for food production.  Second, the fertile soil in the area surrounding the river provided the perfect conditions for a variety of crops to grow in.  Colonists later settled the area for some of the same reasons, but they also used the river as a means of transporting goods to other locations.  Highways and railroads were also constructed through Macon, making it a prime location for  settlement, while also maintaining easy access to nearby cities like Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus.

Ocmulgee Mounds

http://www.nps.gov/ocmu/historyculture/index.htm