The Human Body

Jeremy and I just got back from the Body Worlds Exhibit. I'm kind of a freak when it comes to learning about the human body. I've read all the "You" books written by Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz and I love watching Discovery Health. I would have loved to be a doctor if I didn't have to go to school...I hate school. Anyway, I was really excited to hear that Jeremy was interested in seeing the exhibit as well. A big shout out to my bestie Char for taking the kidlets tonight so we could go out.

If this is something that fascinates you, I highly recommend it. They are real human bodies that were donated to be preserved and used for this purpose. They don't look mangled or gross. In fact, they look like wax sculptures. It was awesome. Last month I read a news article about a Junior High that was planning on a field trip to this exhibit, but canceled it for fear that it may be inappropriate for young kids. Perhaps for elementary ages, but for Junior High, I couldn't disagree more. I don't think I would've taken Emma, but mostly because she would be bored. However, we were both wishing Landon was there with us. He would've learned so much and enjoyed it a lot. There was the cutest girl, maybe six years old, that had a little note pad and would sit next to the bodies and take notes. I wonder what she wrote? It's disappointing that those kids missed the chance to see something so rare and unique that would encourage them to learn. But hey, they got to go to the Zoo instead.

So totally off topic... Emma just walked by my room, heading for the basement. She's a sleepwalker. Anyone have kids that do this? It's so freaky. I digress...

Anyway, I'm always amazed with how intricate our bodies are and how much we take them for granted. I think that's why I like learning about it, because it's a good reminder to stay healthy, exercise, and eat well. If you are a smoker, you will seriously stop smoking when you see those lungs. If you eat high fat foods, you will think twice after seeing the arteries and enlarged hearts.
With that said, afterwards we went to Hard Rock and had the greasiest burgers and nachos. What can I say, all that talk about fat food made me hungry!