Yes. I had my first day in the Anatomy lab with the cadavers. Man oh man, that was an interesting experience. At first I was nervous that I was going to get a little whoozie, but things actually turned out all right. It was really weird to actually see them in the real-life. We have pictures in our textbooks and lab manuals, but they don't really do the real deal justice.
For the sake of all those that have 'weak' stomachs (a.k.a. whoosies!), I won't go into too much detail. But honestly it isn't AS bad as you would think. Honestly. There is no skin on the cadavers so they do not really look life-like. Think about it, the only time you see bodies are when they are covered in skin, so if you took that away, it wouldn't be completely recognizable. Granted it is still in the same shape and structure and what not, but it really isn't the same. And what more, if you were really to see these cadavers and body parts and whatnot, you would be so enthralled with how intricate and amazing our bodies are, that you wouldn't have brain space to get grossed out. Seriously.
We were only looking at the upper torso, upper extremities and the face, and I am already overwhelmed with how amazingly everything comes together and functions. Did you know you have like 15ish different muscles just in your forearm along?!?! Ya, ridiculous. Everyday that I go into class I become more and more amazed with the human body. I was discussing with some girls in my class today about how there are people that do not believe in a higher being, of any kind. All I have to say to them is study the human body and then come talk to me again. Seriously, anatomy would be a really good missionary tool. There is no way that a body as intricate and intense as ours just 'evolved' from some organism. It is too perfectly constructed. The human body is truly a testimony to me that God really does exist. There is no way after studying, even as little as I have, the human body that someone could say He does not exist.
So there you have my first day with cadavers 1078 and 1079. (okay so really I don't remember what numbers they are) I hope you enjoyed the post, even if you are a little sick now. Till next time! AMY
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Home At Last!
Well folks, I am back in the states!
Sad news is, I have been here over a month now and am just barely getting around to blogging about it. But fortunately for you, my English 150 teacher here at BYU is giving me extra credit for blogging. Naturally there is a little more to it than that, but you will still be hearing from me more regularly now.
Like I said, I am in Engl 150 along with a couple more interested classes. I took a brave step this semester and registered for Anatomy. So far in lab we have just been working with skulls and bones and what not, but at 7am on Wednesday, we will begin working with the actual cadavers. I am not going to lie, I am a little nervous for that! I like to tell myself I can handle that type of thing (blood, nasty pictures, whatnot) but I am now being put to the real test. And don't you worry, I will let you know how that goes.
Other than Engl and Anatomy, another unusual class (for me, at least) that I have is a beginning theater class. When I registered, I thought I was signing up for an easy class were we would read some plays and discuss them in class. No, no. It is three weeks into class and I have already gotten on stage twice, have learned how to critic plays, and have in fact, written my own play. Yes, you read correctly. I wrote a play. It is entitled 'An Angel Named Samantha', and that is all that there really is to say about it. Unless of course, by some twist of luck it is chosen to be produced and preformed in class this semester. In that case there might be some more details.
Anywho... I am also taking a German course (naturally) and a Book of Mormon Religion class (also, naturally).
Well, folks that is it for today. I hope you enjoyed reading all about my classes. And thankfully my play didn't have to be about my own life, otherwise that would of been pretty dull.
I wish you all a great week and hope you check back for future updates!
PEACE!!
Sad news is, I have been here over a month now and am just barely getting around to blogging about it. But fortunately for you, my English 150 teacher here at BYU is giving me extra credit for blogging. Naturally there is a little more to it than that, but you will still be hearing from me more regularly now.
Like I said, I am in Engl 150 along with a couple more interested classes. I took a brave step this semester and registered for Anatomy. So far in lab we have just been working with skulls and bones and what not, but at 7am on Wednesday, we will begin working with the actual cadavers. I am not going to lie, I am a little nervous for that! I like to tell myself I can handle that type of thing (blood, nasty pictures, whatnot) but I am now being put to the real test. And don't you worry, I will let you know how that goes.
Other than Engl and Anatomy, another unusual class (for me, at least) that I have is a beginning theater class. When I registered, I thought I was signing up for an easy class were we would read some plays and discuss them in class. No, no. It is three weeks into class and I have already gotten on stage twice, have learned how to critic plays, and have in fact, written my own play. Yes, you read correctly. I wrote a play. It is entitled 'An Angel Named Samantha', and that is all that there really is to say about it. Unless of course, by some twist of luck it is chosen to be produced and preformed in class this semester. In that case there might be some more details.
Anywho... I am also taking a German course (naturally) and a Book of Mormon Religion class (also, naturally).
Well, folks that is it for today. I hope you enjoyed reading all about my classes. And thankfully my play didn't have to be about my own life, otherwise that would of been pretty dull.
I wish you all a great week and hope you check back for future updates!
PEACE!!
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