Saturday, October 11, 2008

VIsit to Chicago

(Photo of Courtney in a typical classroom for the PT program at Marquette)

Thanks to everyone who came over to my parents house while I was in town! I had a fantastic (but WAY too short) trip, and I can't wait to come back at Christmas time. My visits to Midwestern and Marquette were great, and it gave me a little better idea at what I am getting myself into. I hope to finish up my applications this week - I have one more essay to write - and then submit at least 3 of the applications! Those three would be UPS, Western U in Pomona, CA, and Midwestern. The other two, Pacific U in Portland and Marquette, need a little more time before I get those going, but I hope to have them done by the end of October.

In other news, I got my first test back in the Anatomy and Physiology class I'm taking, and I scored a 122/115 on the lecture exam and an 89/92 on the lab practical (naming landmarks on the skull, ribs, vertebrae and sternum). Yes, that means I received extra credit on the lecture exam, because when asked to draw and label a typical cell, I drew and labeled 28 different parts, whereas most people only labeled 10! That's what scored me the extra points, though I kept reminding my classmates that I had already taken an A&P class before. Nevertheless, it was very good to know I had an idea of what I was learning. It helps make my exhaustion somewhat worth it!

Oh, and by the way, after an ultrasound and 3 blood draws, my liver enzymes have normalized. Thank goodness! The doctor suspects a random virus. But now, my iron levels have decreased to the point that I'm taking an iron supplement for my anemia. Needless to say I'm sure, it's not the nicest experience for my tummy, but we're dealing. ha ha! Thanks for being the coolest family and friends ever! Much love!

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