Updates

I know I posted on Monday but it was a quick one (I even forgot to mention trick-or-treating with TR, PC, AR, DH and RH and having dinner with TR's aunt, ZCM, CM and LW.  I think I have everyone now!).  I was studying feverishly for a physiology midterm that I took last night.  Despite spending much of the day on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on the subject, I could have spent a lot more time.  You see, we had 14 chapters covering cells thru the nervous system and the teacher asked only 50 questions.  All of that material and only 50 questions.  I really don't WANT to memorize all of that material.  While I find physiology very interesting, I can look up the information if and when I should need it.  Why do I need to know which part of the inner ear hears a whistling sound (one of the test questions)?  It is very interesting and may be good information if you were in a trivia contest of some sort but, seriously?!  14 chapters of information and he wants to know which structure in the inner ear hears a whistle sound.  I know I got it wrong.  It was a tough exam and I can only hope I got at least a C on it.  

Anyway, so I was lost in the land of physiology for a few days and I wanted to update a few things.

First off, the cleanse.  All went well.  I made it the entire 10 days and felt fantastic.  I think the hardest day for me was day 10 (Sunday) because I knew I was almost done.  It was totally psychological.  I was the most hungry and wanting food the most on that day just because I knew I was almost done.  I lost 7-8 pounds and I really feel like it was a valuable tool for me to reset my relationship with food.  I've eased back into eating real food by tracking my calories closely and eating often throughout the day as well as making better food choices and being aware of portion size.  I was amazed that I was so comfortable and clear minded through the cleanse and I don't mind saying that I actually look forward to doing it again in the Spring.  Between Friday and Sunday, the white fur on my tongue began diminishing and was totally gone by Monday afternoon.  Interesting.  So, it was a valuable experience.

Next, the election.  According to an obviously conservative Republican that was interviewed after early voting last Friday (from the Houston Chronicle), 

"I am scared," said Carl Favre, 58, of Sugarland.  "I'm fearful for my children.  The tax burden they'll be faced with will be increased over time," said the lawyer and developer.

Favre said if Obama wins, he will not do what it takes to prevent Iran from getting nuclear arms.  He also fears Israel will be attacked, gay marriage could become "the law of the land," gun control will increase, and Judeo-Christian values will be threatened.

"I could even envision a time when, if they have their way, even on our dollar bills 'In God We Trust' will be gone."

Are these people for real?  That little snippet of that man's thoughts scare the crap out of me.  It frightens me that people with those thoughts walk amongst us.  

I am really happy that Obama won the election but I am not happy that McCain lost.  I really like John McCain and have for years but I felt like he really wasn't true to himself during his campaign as he tried to win over the conservatives.  I look forward to many good things from him in the future and I know he will work well with President Obama.  I would have been fine if either candidate won.  In past elections, the thought of either candidate winning scared me so, all-in-all, I'd say this was a pretty upbeat election year.  I anxiously await the future with Obama leading us.  I love his confidence, his refreshing look on things, his cool headedness and the work he and his wife have done.  No president will ever do everything perfectly but I feel he has similar beliefs to mine and will make decisions to the best of his ability.

Anyway, I don't like politics and I usually don't get too involved so this is a change for me.  

As usual, it seems that there was more I planned on saying but cannot remember right now.  More later.