Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Heart

I was rummaging through some things in my room and came across old notebooks from college. Subject: The Cardiovascular System. Some interesting facts about the heart and that I find impressive:

  • The heart pumps about 1,500-2000 gallons of blood throughout your body on a daily basis.
  • If all the nerves going to the heart is cut and it's removed from the body, the heart will continue to beat. This is because the heart is autorhythmic, meaning it generates its own rhythmic action potentials independent of the body.
  • The human heart is fully developed about eight weeks after conception, when the embryo is only about one inch long.
I find it funny that the body can't function without the heart, yet the heart can function without the body. The heart is truly amazing. In addition to the vast physical work, the heart endures a great amount of emotional work too. Ever wonder why there is a piercing pain in your heart when you are hurt by someone you love? What is the correlation between these emotional and physical effects? Why doesn't your brain or stomach hurt, but rather, you heart. A heartache = my heart aches. It's that feeling where your entire chest cavity feels twisted and when you grasp for air, all you get is a minuscule amount of air that isn't enough to supply your entire body. Lack of oxygen means lack of blood, which means your brain can't think right, your eyes can't seem to focus, and all you want is for it to end. The heart, a strong enough organ to pump thousands of gallons of blood throughout the day, yet not strong enough for broken love and heartaches.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Take a Moment...

"...and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."


It's the twisted game of life that throws us challenges and situations that can alter our future. It is up to us to make the right decision and to be above it. I feel safer when I map out each move I make. It helps me avoid disruption and harm in this chaotic world and it gives me a sense of control of what I'm doing. If there is anyone to blame in the end, it would be me. One of the greatest challenges that we as humans face everyday, is temptation. Yes, it may seem like a good idea at the moment, but take the extra few seconds to re-evaluate your situation and ask yourself if it's worth the risks. All it takes is one time. ONE TIME. A moment of pleasure, greed, or indulgence may be gratifying for the moment, but can create a lifetime of regret and pain.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Checkpoint

Hello, I've lost track of time and neglected my blog. My days blend together and if you ask me what I've been up to, I couldn't tell you much. It's that uneventful that it doesn't leave an impression on me. The strawberry plant that I started growing a few weeks ago never sprouted. Not even a measly stem! I've moved on to something bigger and better though. Compliments of a sweet friend..."The Eggling" It's meant to produce a lovely sunflower. But I'll be happy with just stem and 2 leaves.

The Eggling: A ceramic egg filled with soil and seeds. Once I crack the top of the egg and water it, it's bound to blossom! Easy right? We shall see. If this fails, I will give up on my attempted hobby of pottery planting.



Speaking of moving on to bigger or better things. When is that justified? Most definitely a job, getting a new car, or moving into a different place. But what about people? Is it okay to move on to another person because the person you are with doesn't fit like glove? What if the person you are with can make you happy and fits your expectations but you come across new who goes above and beyond what you could ever want? In that case, does the expression "bigger and better" apply? It's not okay to just up and leave your significant for version 2.0! But I know that it's only human to want more and that it's in our nature to never be satisfied. *Sigh* I've been watching too much Sex and the City.