anatomy

I loved Biology in high school.  I had an awesome teacher my senior year who was a former surgeon and I still remember a lot that she taught us.  But, I think I now prefer chemistry!  I am taking anatomy and physiology this semester and although it is not as puzzling or abstract as chemistry, the memorization is intense.

As I take my science pre-requisites, I lament that education and career tend to be separated; I think formal education would be more beneficial if we were exposed to its real life applications.  For example:

In order to be an expert in this:

I need to learn about this:

Oktoberfest 5k

This weekend I ran the Oktoberfest 5k here in Addison.  I haven't run one since college and to use the word run would be a stretch.  But, my friend and I did it together on Saturday in 28 minutes and now I'm addicted. 

I'M DONE!!!

I'm done with ochem!  I really can't believe it and don't know what to do with myself, in a good way :)

Great article about how to talk to little girls (found here), which made me realize how much I subconsciously do this!  I am changing my ways.

Hope you are keeping cool this Monday.

lets make this happen...

exercise and good bread, found here

...and another

"Those around you have everything to do with your success and your belief of what’s possible. You’ll either rise up or sink down depending on who’s next to you."

found here

good quote

I am breaking my MIA status with a great quote:

"..embrace the constraints you've been given. Use them as assets, as an opportunity to be the one who solved the problem. Once you can thrive in a world filled with constraints, it's ever easier to do well when those constraints are loosened."

-seth godin

well said.  I have 1.5 weeks of ochem left, so I'm back to hibernation for a bit.  hope you are keeping cool wherever you are.

local veggies

On Saturday, I volunteered at a local farm stand; I had so much fun and I was generously reimbursed for my time with a half share of produce.
The most exciting items were local shiitake mushrooms and rhubarb! The mushrooms were really pretty and fresh, so I just lightly sauteed them in butter. Really a treat. I was a little nervous about the rhubarb because I tasted it raw (not so good), but I cooked it with strawberries and used this cobbler recipe; the rhubarb really just melts when it cooks and gives a delicious tart contrast to the strawberries.

I enjoyed the box of produce so much; I definitely suggest joining a co-op or CSA.