My Amazing Day of Amazing Things
Back in October, I had an amazing day! It was a day packed full of amazing things and I have the photos to prove it. Hind-sight's 20/20; I don't think I realized just how amazing this day was until I finally saw all of my photos, on my computer, all in one place
So, grab a Slurpee or a refreshing glass of juice. Kick back, and relax, and I'll tell you all about it.
When I first got to work, on this amazing day, I found Le Bus hiding near our parking garage. I still wonder if he got stuck and just couldn't get out due to a lack of mad driving skills. Big stuff never comes back here! Either way, it cracked me up.
I don't remember what happened at work because I didn't photograph anything, there, but I'm pretty sure it was probably amazing, too.
As I left, however, I saw the refreshing vitamin water truck pass while waiting at the red light. I laughed because it looked terrible, with all of the perma-soot lining the whole side of the truck. I imagined a refreshing spring of crystal clear water changing color as an army of horses made their way across, a short distance up-stream.
At that same red light, I looked over and noticed this beast! An amazing, old Land Rover. I popped off a few shots of its greatness and strolled forth.
This next one, I didn't even discover until I got the photos onto the computer. I was on the freeway and just happened to snap a shot of the sun. It looked pretty cool as it silhouetted the bridges, while I drove under them. Hidden, atop the bridge, below the sun's bright glory, was the phrase "CALL A FRIEN TO DAY." Also made me laugh out loud.
A bit further down the road, as I made my way home, I came across this Nissan truck. Simple truck, sure, but upon further inspection, you will see why I found it a worthy photo subject.
And, finally, I pulled into my driveway. I hopped out of my car and I noticed this little guy (or lady). A katydid, hiding betwixt the bed and cab of my dad's truck. Made for some pretty amazing shots, and helped to make my amazing day even more amazing.
I Love Technology
My first real post is about my two favorite subjects. Science and technology. Both go hand-in-hand and continually amaze me! While I'm fascinated by so many aspects of the two, this post is specifically about how they relate to the medical field. I am so appreciative to live in the age we do, where nearly every day something new and astounding becomes a reality. Science & technology make our lives easier through now, every-day things, like phones & computers. But, it's how they contribute to the medical field that truly astonishes me.
Only this year, 29 year old, Sarah Churman, was able to hear herself and her husband for the first time, ever!
Johnathan Cochlear, was also able to hear his mother for the first time, at eight months old.
When his pacifier falls out, I nearly lose it, every time. These are nothing short of miracles!
I am almost certain that if we didn't live during this period in time my first child would have died during child-birth. I can't imagine a world without Kyla. There's a good chance my wife would have also died. And if she did survive, my other two children would very likely not be here, either, due to the same complications. So these things hit close to home for me.
I could easily write a whole post on amazing robots and exoskeletons. For now, only a few that demonstrate technology that allows paraplegic people to walk, again, or for the first time.
Science & technology are not only helping blind people see, they are allowing everybody to see better. Researchers at the University of Washington are developing contact lenses that have wireless Internet connectivity. They can display anything they want using a HUD (heads-up display) not unlike that of a fighter jet cockpit, only better! Imagine watching a movie on your contact lens! In addition to the display capabilities, they can also transmit medical data to your eye doctor, like glucose level readings. I can't wait to become a cyborg!
There are hundreds of other ways science & technology are assisting us, medically, but I can't cover it all right now. I'm not a cyborg, yet! So, for now, I'll leave you with just one more.
Miracle Powder Regrows Fingers, Now Thigh Muscle for Marine
-Dan