Well, apparently I have developed a cold that I got from one of the 20 people that have been coughing in class. I was paranoid when I first heard people coughing one day and knew that I was going to get sick. I could just picture little germ particles floating through the air! My immune system is going to have to learn what antigens are here now, the ones from back home are not here so it does not recognize the new ones. Ugghhh! I have been coughing for the last few days now and have been getting a headache because of coughing so hard. It was a beautiful day out today and I went to class and came home to plop myself on my bed for a nap. Examination results are finally in as well! I looked at my grade and saw that I had scored a 74.4
Now, you may be thinking that that is a C, but their system is not like the United States' system. Anything 70 and above is considered a distinction. So I got a distinction and the average for the class was a 64. Now I have the new material to begin studying, Immunology, Parasitology, Milk Production, etc. I think this next exam will be the most difficult because there is so much material to cover. I started fencing on Monday evening. I attended the intermediate session since I had missed the beginner sessions. I was in the classroom at the gym and the coach came in and started to run us in laps around the gym. He then preceded to incorporate fencing foot moves with the running, which, basically meant that I was watching him do it first and then, in my best attempt, try to replicate what he had just done. I did quite well and after the footwork we got to pick up swords and stab each other. Woohoo! I learned what a parry was and a couple different types. Learning all of the parries is going to be difficult. Fencing in general seems like it is a tough sport because you are always thinking. You have to think VERY fast in order to block your opponents strikes or how you are going to break your opponents parry and strike him. I missed today's session because I was sick and did not feel up to it. Next one is on Sunday at 11am. Should be fun! Well, off I go to do some Immunology review! Hope everyone is doing well!
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Hey Dan! Sorry to hear you are sick! That is no fun. Drink lots of fluids and make sure to stay away from dairy...it produces phlegm and can make the cough worse, at least in my case!
Hey I made mashed potatoes differently today. You will LOVE them. First, boil the peeled potatoes and then pour some heavy whipping cream instead of milk, and add butter and some salt (while pot is on like Medium) and mash them all up. OMG they are THE best potatoes ever. Mom said you can also put garlic oil, truffle oil, or sour cream for other variations.
Love you! Sounds like fencing was fun! Miss you bunches! Michelle sends big baby kisses and Mike says to type hello to you lol!
Love,
Kristin, Mike, and Michelle Lynne
I think the cold is literally all in your head - it's just because you're studying immunology. I hate to think what's going to happen when you really get into parasitology. hee, hee.
Fencing sounds cool. Pictures please.
Talk to you later! Get better!
Tanya
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