unManic Monday

Monday was a relatively easy and pleasant day! I arrived for anatomy lecture a bit early, which gave me time to start working on my chemistry homework for Wednesday. We finished discussing the physiology of digestion (for Wednesday's test), and started on the anatomy of the kidney, for the section on the urinary system. And thank goodness, because our class is so far behind, lab was confusing last Friday (it didn't help that I was not feeling well that day).

We finished discussing proteins in chemistry lecture (for NEXT Wednesday's test), and started discussing enzymes in more detail. My professor cancelled the chemistry lab for today. Something is going on with him this semester- he has cited home trouble and illness for a few homework assignments and class notes which he posted late, as well as canceling lab once already this semester.

The canceled lab did allow me to go to open anatomy lab much earlier than I had anticipated. I spent quite a bit of time communing with the cross section of the kidneys (model only, didn't look at wet tissue this time.) I did not examine the other organs (intestines, bladder, etc.) because they should be a little bit easier to learn via Dr. Allan Forsman of East Tennessee State on iTunes U (he is such a wonderfully thorough and clear instructor) and on paper.

I feel as though I spent my afternoon goofing off, though in reality I studied anatomy and biology and a little bit of chemistry, all interspersed with a fair amount of online play. I just didn't have the usual rushed and overworked sensation. I actually took my anatomy book outside and sat in the warmth of the last of the sun outside my apartment. I cannot wait for the real return of true warm weather!