Pretty awesome title, no? There's a reason for this, trust me. What am I even talking about? I don't know. (pun totally intended :D :D :D)
The fourth of July week is always one of my favorites. My family does this awesome thing, we set up and grill outside the stadium of fire every year and such, and enjoy grilled food, games, and of course, outside looking in on the largest stadium firework show. :D
Independence is pretty fantastic, I gotta say.
Anyway, as to what I am talking about: Two weeks ago I had a neuropsychological test for cognitive function. Because of my memory issues back in March/April, I had an appointment with a neuropsychologist. It was fascinating and really boring at the same time. Although I had memory issues back then, I don't think I do now, but went through with the test anyway. Good to have a control in the case of future attacks. Ha! MS is fun.
So, the doctor was amusing, had a good sense of dry humor. (honestly, dry is the best, despite living in Utah) He is from New Zealand (where's the old Zealand??? Netherlands, just in case you didn't know, Zealand comes from dutch, "Zeelandt" which means sea land. there's a place in netherlands called Zeeland that's fun for you, no?) So, I was assessed both knowingly and unknowingly in the following areas. Appearance, movement, behavior, orientation and autobiographical memory; speech, Thought content and process; insight and judgment; mood, and validity. Basically he tested all the possible functions that make up a normal person. So, you see. I'm cool like that. Aren't I special? I totally got to be quizzed, tested, probed, and observed for 3.5 hours with only a 10 minute break. Along side those cognitive tests, I had a limited psychological screening. No worries guys, the report basically says "no intent to harm self or others". What it does mention is normal for any INFJ (google is your friend, if you so desire). Elevated findings in difficulties making decisions and phobic anxiety, nervousness in crowds and mild avoidance of public transportation.". I already knew I hated crowds. Etc. :D
Attention allocation was a talking point. Basically, because MS affects the brain, I need to be more careful in my studies to pay attention to detail, because I showed standard MS cognitive failures. I would mess up the easiest one of a type of problem because my brain doesn't know how much to allocate enough to the problems due to damaged stuff, and therefore it needs to accelerate up to the point of function, and then goes on to solve the most complex of that type of test once my brain got used to how it needed to think. So basically, when solving problems, I start out slow, and then advance to my standard ability. (which was above average, btw. ;) ;) :) But my brain needs to allocate more resources and space to function normally. Thus fatigue several times a week/day, and my brain needs more time to clean up and rest.
I was given the following recommendations based on the findings:
Sleep at least 8 hours. (already failing at that one... >_>)
Exercise regularly, beginning slowly, and advancing to a normal regimen.
Counseling support for managing stress. (if/when needed) and make situation known to accessibility office of school in case of future problems.
re-evaluation in 6-12 months if deterioration is evident.
So, now for the bragging moments. I was above average in almost everything, and when it comes to verbal/story memory (learning and remembering from people speaking or stories) I was in the 95th or higher percentile. Basically I've got a fantastic memory for stories and things people say... When I'm paying attention. lolololol
Anyway. Ms is a fascinating thing, and today and two weeks ago just simply reminded me of how much I want to get involved in the medicine and research for MS, and other brain related illnesses. Man!
Now, on to dating, cause hey. I can. So remember that girl I talked about last week who was the natural blonde etc etc? Well, I realized this week in class that I didn't to the standard ring check. and yes, she had a ring. though, upon closer inspection (don't ask how) I noticed that it wasn't a typical engagement ring. sooo, maybe she's not actually engaged? yeah. I don't care. The finding of this ring (of power) made me do a ring check on all the cute girls around me. Yup. three of the five whose hands I could see hand rings. And the cutest were those with rings. WHAT. THE. CRAP. IS. THIS. Institute is supposed to be a place to meet girls!!!
Whatever.
Can I just say that I hate it when someone announces that they are a feminist, and then go on to expound on that, saying how they aren't actually a feminist..? Ugh. I don't really want to go into it, but we've all met one.
On another note, there was an excellent point taught today in class about praying for guidance with callings in the church. I'll quote it. "He already knows about your call in complete detail. He called you, and by praying to Him about your call, He will reveal more for you to know.". Basically, we pray for revelation, and when we do God will grant it. He knows what is needed, and He can grant it.
Okay, seriously. Bed time.
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