Cool Nerdy Stuff...

The human brain is something that has always (for some reason unknown to me) deeply intrigued me. In psych this week, I get to write a short research paper on how the frontal lobe of the brain and serotonin relate to aggression. Needless to say, I am very excited about the headway I have been making. Here are some of the links if, by some chance, you might be interested in doing a little reading on the topic...

Center for Neuro Skills... http://www.neuroskills.com/tbi/bfrontal.shtml

MSNBC Roadmap to the Brain... http://www.msnbc.com/modules/brain/brainmap.swf

Scholastic Teachers Site... http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/aggression_violence.htm


Also, I think it's important to say that I don't agree with all of what is on each site, but for basic information like what I needed, it's pretty cool.

I will post my research paper when I finish it towards the end of this week.

Other than that, I have been dealing with a lot of stress related to friendship stuff, School work, spiritual stuff, and getting in personal time. I have very little spare time, but at least I am doing all of the work I need to!

It's been a rough week for me, but I'm pulling through. :-)

Please pray that I would be calm in this storm; that God would give me the patience and endurance I need for my current situation.
Love, you all!

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