catch up

All righty, where were we? Oh yes, the lungs. It was brought to my attention that my last post had a confusing statement. My parents are both still alive and cigarette-free. So now we have that straight.

On Friday we cut out the heart! The thorax really is interesting. So many important things sit all together right there, with very little protecting it. And it's weird to hold a human heart in your hands. And a little slippery.

I got good news on all my tests last week! Then I had a great weekend at home, but now the tests loom once more, so I'm back to the books. We have started physiology this week, which is super exciting. Physiology is all about how your body works, and it's one of my favorite things to study. Also, in biological engineering we had a class called Physiological Systems, so we have a head start on the uber-technical parts of the heart, muscles, and nerves. Like, using equations to describe them, technical. Maybe overkill for this class, but it can't hurt! Thanks, Dr. Cathcart!

My sainted aunt sent me all sorts of little decorations and things for my apartment, making it look a little less like a hobo lives there and more like a person. I'll try to put up some pictures soon, but not until it's super cute. It's getting there, slowly but surely.

A few more tidbits about my life:
Book I'm reading ... Stuff Christians Like
Show I'm watching ... Glee
Subject I'm studying ... Histology

Tune in next time to hear more about the wonderful world of medical school!