Random collection of thoughts.

Look at my new shoes! Aren't they cute??

Alright, the loafers were in the video of my six pairs of black shoes, but they are new; I've only worn them once.
I just bought these today, make that seven pairs of black shoes! And yes, for those of you who are about to point it out, they are amazingly similar to a pair I already own but they don't have a wedge sole. Please.
They're so cute!

I'm drawn to black shoes, it's an illness.

I went and got Botoxed and Lasered today! But, no pictures yet because it takes 2-3 days for the muscles to be paralyzed--did I just say paralyzed? And about 3 weeks plus another round of laser therapy for the brown spots to disappear.

After spending quite of chunk of money for like 10 minutes worth of office time, I then was having fits over spending $14.00 on sunscreen, go figure. My money's just losing value everyday as the economy tanks so I may as well spend it, right?

Pigs' Feet Pictures!

Restrained & sutured.

My classmate, Barb, showing off her handiwork.

Numbing the pig foot. I'm so serious!
The masks were for the smell, not for sterility. I didn't think the pigs' feet smelled bad but my professors did so they sprayed some nasty air freshener all over the room--that stunk.

Call Clinton & Stacey!

Beano!

I was sceptical, but Maria insisted and now I'm a believer.

Ha ha ha!

Clearly pleased!
Crucifers ad libitum!

Crucifer: Any of various plants in the mustard family (Cruciferae or Brassicaceae), including many
important food plants, such as bok choy, cabbage, and radishes, as well as certain ornamental flowers.

Totally hilarious definition.

Ye olde self-portrait.
I've continued to use the Crest and sonicare in spite of the difficulties I experienced

Picture of my bed, just for Linda.

Made, only for this picutre.

I guess it's really the opposite color scheme of yours...

Great Day

I decided it's too boring to blog without pictures. This is a very dorky picture taken a couple of years ago.

Today was great. I attended another ward (stake calling), saw old friends, heard great talks, gave a little spiritual message in YW. I love going to church and being able to forget all the stupid things that stress me out and remembering that Heavenly Father loves us and wants us to be happy.

Pig's Feet

Yesterday in class we learned the basics of suturing! I felt very clever. We practiced on pigs' feet--which looked like deformed hands, they've got stubbly hair and nails and what looks like a thumb.

I need to ask my friend to email me her pictures so you can see too.

I'm ready to stitch your lacerations, people.

Circumcision

I suddenly felt the need to post this. I watched a circumcision on Friday, I'm kinda feeling like it's mutilation; I don't think that skin was meant to be removed.

I did a presentation on circumcsion last month and as I was researching it I found a lot of authors strongly opposed to it. I was thinking they were blowing everything out of proportion; afterall, circumcision's been around for thousands of years, everyone does it.

However, it turns out it's mainly a Jewish, Muslim and North American phenomena. Like, not many other cultures practice it. The Jews and Muslims of course consider it a symbol of the Abrahamic covenant. In North America it started out as a response to kooky Victorian views on sexuality and then evolved into a cleanliness thing for soldiers in WWI and WWII.

Nowadays it's primarily a cosmetic issue, parents want their sons to look like everyone else. It's like piercing your ears, I guess, not necessary but some people like the way it looks.

Perhaps parents should watch a circumcision before they make that decision. The NP I was following told me if I do another rotation with him next year he'll teach me how to do circumcisions. The thought makes me queasy.