Body Worlds

This weekend, Brian and I, had the opportunity to go see the Body Worlds Exhibit in Salt Lake. It was such a neat experience. It took a little bit of convincing Brian, but I am so glad that we were able to go! There were several bodies posed in different positions to demonstrate how the body's muscles work. There were also exhibits of the nervous system, circulatory system, digestive system etc. Each exhibit was preserved through plastination. This is a technique used to prevent the body from decomposition and allows the specimen to be displayed. (Sorry for the lecture, but I found it all so fascinating). There is more information at the Body Worlds website if you are curious. (http://www.bodyworlds.com/) One of the things I found most interesting is the way that they preserved the circulatory system. Each vessel was so perfectly displayed. I couldn't believe how tiny and complex the vessels are.
We were not allowed to take pictures in the exhibit, but I found some pictures off the Internet. These are a few of the things that we saw:

I didn't really like this one. They had six babies on display. It was interesting to see, but I didn't like the idea of six babies dying. Each baby was at a certain week of development. They also had several tubes displayed, each containing a nearly microscopic fetus. It is amazing that even at 9 weeks, the baby is only the size of a grasshopper.

Not just humans! This is a camel that they displayed. The head and neck were divided into three slices. Very interesting! One of the stomachs was dissected and there was grass inside! You can't see it in this picture, I don't think, but there was also a baby camel displayed as well.
Here are some of the acrobatic poses:

It was great to see this pose. I used to always lay this way when I was little. I doubt I can still do it and successfully get up!

Figure Skaters. They actually had the man wearing ice skates! I wish they would have shown it in this picture.

These two were my absolute favorite. I loved the pose of the gymnast and the fact that they kept her hair intact! She was the only body with brown eyes. I thought that was interesting. The man on the three balls was the best! He is holding his organs above his head. How cool is that?

These last two were part of the athletic group displayed. I have no idea how they got the hurdler to be in the air. There were no strings or poles holding him up.

If you have not gone to see this yet, get off your bootie and buy tickets! Don't miss it, or you will be missing out! ;)

Here are the Pictures

I found my cord for my camera! Here are a pictures from Ryan's MTC day. Miss ya Ry!

New Beginnings

Life as we know it is in constant disarray. Things are constantly changing. Sometimes for the good, and sometimes for the bad. Two things in my life have changed recently. Firstly, Ryan (my younger brother) entered the MTC Wednesday. Now for most, this would seem to be a good change. I, on the other hand, am selfish. I already miss my little brother, but I have to keep telling myself that he is doing what he is supposed to be doing. I took a lot of pictures at the MTC to post, but I cannot find my USB cord to hook my camera up. This picture will have to do, sorry Ryan :)

Good Luck Ry! We love you so much! The people of Toronto, Canada will be lucky to have ya. I promise that I will post pictures as soon as I find my cord (or buy a new one).

The second thing that has changed significantly in my life is my career. For the past few years I have been working as a Xray tech. That all changed today! I started my new job as a PACS Administrator. I am sure that most of you have never heard of this job. (I hadn't either until my experience in Radiography). Basically, I work with the computer aspect of Diagnostic Imaging. It is an awesome opportunity for me and I am really excited to get going with my new career. Hopefully, these are the only two major changes I will have to adjust to the rest of the year! No matter what happens though, I will make the most of what I am given.

Tonight is the Night

Tonight is the most important night of Television History. Tonight is the season premieres for Grey's Anatomy and the Office. Oh my gosh, I just watched to preview for Grey's Anatomy and I got chills. McDreamy better not die or I am not watching the rest of the season! I am excited for Office too, but lets be honest, Grey's Anatomy is way more important!

Gripes!!

I want everyone to count in their head how many cell phones they have gone through due only to misfortune. Not because you wanted a new one, but because you did something incredibly stupid and the phone was destroyed. Ok now that you have that number lets compare. Of the phones that I can think of off the top of my head, Brian and I have gone through NINE cell phones in 5 years! And that is without asking him, I just thought of the ones that I knew of. Out of the nine, six of the phones were mine. Oops. My latest mistake:

So I thought that I would finish off my Friday night with a nice relaxing bath. I was in the middle of having a text conversation with my friend Liz so I took my phone into the bathroom and placed it on the side of the tub. That was my first mistake. I was thinking the entire time, "Oh I really shouldn't have my phone this close to the tub full of water, but eh-" Well then here comes Sergeant (my dog) who has to sit in the bathroom when I take baths to try to drink the bath water. He starts sniffing around the tub and the next thing I know, he pushes my phone into the tub with me. Bad dog! I pulled it out instantly and dried it off. I have it sitting in a zip lock baggy full of rice right now, hoping that it will work tomorrow.

This phone wouldn't be such a big deal, but I broke my other phone about two weeks ago when I dropped it when it was open. The screen broke off. Oops. The phone before that was kneeled on by my dear sweet husband and the screen broke. Ooops. Two phones before that were stolen when my purse was also stolen.Oooops, Ooooops. Finally, the first phone that I had that broke was due to intense dialing. I must have pushed the buttons too hard, because they would get stuck or never work. Oooooops. (Brian's three phones' deaths were also all due to accidental submersion of water. )

Moral of the story? Don't ever spend more on a phone than you want to spend to replace it. If you are like me, just try to get your phones for free!

I have a confession...

I am OBSESSED with America's Next Top Model. I know it's embarrassing, but I can't help it! I have seen all ten seasons so far and now I am watching the eleventh. This season is a little cheesey, but so GOOD! (but then I think all the seasons are good. ha ha) So here is my little tribute to the girls sent home so far:

Sharaun (The first to go! Thank goodness!) I am sorry but this girl really bugged. I don't like the girls that introduce themselves as America's Next Top Model before the show gets going. She was annoying.

Nikeysha (The second to go!) Nikeysha was okay, but she was very mouthy.

Brittany (The third to go!) Brittany is so beautiful! She mentions on the show that she is African American and Native American. I think she has such beautiful features. She went home because the judges thought she was only a "pretty" girl, not a model. Boo!

So far those are the only girls that have gone home. My prediction is that Elina will win. She has some very interesting views, but I think she is absolutely stunning! The episode that I watched tonight had the notorious make overs. Elina was given a giant red fro to work with. She still looked amazing. I am rooting for her!



So I wasn't going to mention "Isis" yet, but I think I will. Isis is probably the most controversial "girl" to ever be on America's Next Top Model. I parenthesize "girl" because she is a BOY! I don't know how I feel about this one, but I guess they will do anything for ratings. She (geez I feel weird calling him a she) isn't that bad, so I guess she should be given the same opportunity as everyone else. I don't think she will win, but I think they will keep her on for a while...

Unfortunately for some of you I am going to continue posting about this secret pleasure of mine until the season is over! For those of you that enjoy the show, I will keep you updated with new pictures and info!

Happy Birthday Brian!

Twenty-eight years ago today, the greatest person I would ever meet on this earth made his first appearance. Brian Robert Anderson turns 28! Happy Birthday honey! In honor of my sweet husband, I would like to list 28 things that I love most about Brian.

1. He is my best friend and we are perfect together

2. He is very organized and he keeps our lives in order

3. He is such a goof and he makes me laugh every day

4. He is my breath of fresh air when I get home from a long day

5. He tells me that I am beautiful even when I am a mess

6. He loves to travel, just like me!

7. He pushes me to be healthy even when I would kill for icecream

8. He loves his mother

9. He is the most polite and friendly person you would ever meet. He would never purposely be rude to anyone.

10. He is a very hard worker (working full time and going to school full time)

11. He is very helpful around the house

12. He is HOT! (ha ha, I had to throw that one out there)

13. He is a gentleman, always opening doors and doing nice things for me

14. He takes me to the Symphony

15. He spoils me rotten

16. He makes me dinner when I am too tired to cook

17. He works out and takes care of himself

18. He does boring "girl" stuff with me just to make me happy

19. He loves the outdoors

20. He doesn't play video games and waste time watching TV

21. He listens to me complain and never complains about it:)

22. He is my 24 hour shrink

23. He loves four wheeling

24. He would do anything for me

25. He served his country in the military

26. He gives me foot massages almost every day

27. He lets me be me and doesn't ask me to change

28. Even as I am typing this, he came in to tell me how much he loves me

This list doesn't even begin to cover everything. There are too many things to list. I love you Brian, I hope that you have a wonderful Birthday!