Brains and Campaigns!

And here we go with Post Numero Dos - Just a brief update on what has been happening in the world of Alex lately :)

We dissected brains in my Anatomy and Physiology class yesterday.  Each lab group got 1/2 of a cow's head to examine the brain and the skull, the connections between the two, and the different sections of the brain.  After getting over the initial grossness (I'll spare you all the pictures), I found it really interesting.  Anatomy and Physiology has by far been the most challenging class I'm in this semester, but definitely the class I'm most excited to go to.  All of the dissections are preparing me for vet school - and the part I'm the most nervous for.  I'm much better at memorizing facts and processes than the hands on stuff.

On another note... Today's the day!  The general election polls for K-State's Student Body President and Vice President close at 6 PM today and I cannot wait to hear the results.  I am currently the Volunteer Coordinator for two of my close friends' campaign.  After over 8 weeks of hard core campaigning, the results should be announced a little after 6 tonight.  They won the primary last week with over 60% of the vote, however everyone has taken this victory as an excuse to let off the campaigning - not the best way to finish strong!  Win or lose (hopefully win), I'll finally have a life again after the campaign is over.  I think I get asked to do these things because people keep assuming I'm an expert campaigner.  I would have to disagree, although I would say I know how to participate in a clean and classy campaign :) I'll keep everyone updated on the results tonight!

While the campaign is almost over, I still have two more tests standing between me and Spring Break.  I feel like all I do is take tests.  Anatomy and Physiology last week, Microbiology this week, and now both of those lab tests next week!  The light at the end of the tunnel is my Spring Break trip to Washington, D.C. with Cole and his parents.  Cole is definitely much more interested in politics and history than I am and loves D.C.  I mostly just love traveling.  His mom has never been to D.C. before so it should be really fun to get to show her around and let her experience it all.

That's all for now! I'll keep you posted on the election results :)

Love,
A