DR. Drew Pinsky live @ USF
So last night I didn't attend practice, which I should have, but instead I went to see Dr. Drew Pinsky lecture for the first 700 students who could fit into the Oval Theater.
Although I was probably one of the last to arrive (5 minutes after doors, rah), Adriana and I were able to sit in the third row of seats due to some reserved seats needing to be filled.
It was so amazingly exciting to be that close to him. I must say, he is SOOOO gorgeous in person. Wow. And I thought it was makeup the whole time on television. MY GOD. Anyway.
I really loved his lecture. Although he left it mainly open to student questions, he did cover some important topics that really touched me on a personal level.
First, one of his major points was the importance of instincts in making decisions. He stated that too many people were worried about doing what is acceptable rather than what they truly desire. For me, this one hit home the most. I feel like since I've changed my life drastically within such a short amount of time, I've lost some insight on who I am as a person. I know that instincts are survival functions for species, but I also know that over-analyzing is one of my major pitfalls. Furthermore, I really believe him. If I can learn to trust my instincts on reasonable topics, I think it will truly yield better outcomes in the decision making process.
Also, he touched on a very important topic to me: SEXUAL HEALTH. I bold this because TOO MANY OF MY FRIENDS TAKE THIS TOPIC LIGHTLY. Your sexual health is only for YOU to manage. He said that of the 700 in attendance, 50% of the people in the room had HPV. I bet less than 2% of those infected in that room knew they had it.
Screenings at Planned Parenthood are only $25 per visit (to pay the doctor) and $5 for STD testing. $5 to know whether you could be infected with a disease that could permanently impair your abilities to procreate. To me, it's a no brainer. HPV can ruin fertility in women as well as men. The Gardasil vaccination is currently available for women to prevent certain strains of HPV.
Seriously though, the statistics regarding sexually transmitted diseases and infections are terrifying. In my Human Sexual Behavior class from Fall of 07, many professionals noted that this is the epidemic of the future, especially HPV. Our generation is so reckless about sexual health and awareness that it is scary for me to even think of having sex with someone who I don't have physical evidence from of their cleanliness. It's not worth the risk.
I'd just like to close and say that his work not only as a medical doctor but as an addiction specialist is phenomenal. He is an incredibly well spoken man and truly an intellectual. I will forever admire and honor him for what I saw for myself last night. Also, Loveline is a pretty damn good show anyway.
Well, since I've officially ranted, I might as well assume everyone stopped reading forever ago...
with that, I'm going to prepare myself for my first "weekend" night (even though I have class tomorrow!).
Maybe I might have an update with pictures in the near future...? Probably not.
Although I was probably one of the last to arrive (5 minutes after doors, rah), Adriana and I were able to sit in the third row of seats due to some reserved seats needing to be filled.
It was so amazingly exciting to be that close to him. I must say, he is SOOOO gorgeous in person. Wow. And I thought it was makeup the whole time on television. MY GOD. Anyway.
I really loved his lecture. Although he left it mainly open to student questions, he did cover some important topics that really touched me on a personal level.
First, one of his major points was the importance of instincts in making decisions. He stated that too many people were worried about doing what is acceptable rather than what they truly desire. For me, this one hit home the most. I feel like since I've changed my life drastically within such a short amount of time, I've lost some insight on who I am as a person. I know that instincts are survival functions for species, but I also know that over-analyzing is one of my major pitfalls. Furthermore, I really believe him. If I can learn to trust my instincts on reasonable topics, I think it will truly yield better outcomes in the decision making process.
Also, he touched on a very important topic to me: SEXUAL HEALTH. I bold this because TOO MANY OF MY FRIENDS TAKE THIS TOPIC LIGHTLY. Your sexual health is only for YOU to manage. He said that of the 700 in attendance, 50% of the people in the room had HPV. I bet less than 2% of those infected in that room knew they had it.
Screenings at Planned Parenthood are only $25 per visit (to pay the doctor) and $5 for STD testing. $5 to know whether you could be infected with a disease that could permanently impair your abilities to procreate. To me, it's a no brainer. HPV can ruin fertility in women as well as men. The Gardasil vaccination is currently available for women to prevent certain strains of HPV.
Seriously though, the statistics regarding sexually transmitted diseases and infections are terrifying. In my Human Sexual Behavior class from Fall of 07, many professionals noted that this is the epidemic of the future, especially HPV. Our generation is so reckless about sexual health and awareness that it is scary for me to even think of having sex with someone who I don't have physical evidence from of their cleanliness. It's not worth the risk.
I'd just like to close and say that his work not only as a medical doctor but as an addiction specialist is phenomenal. He is an incredibly well spoken man and truly an intellectual. I will forever admire and honor him for what I saw for myself last night. Also, Loveline is a pretty damn good show anyway.
Well, since I've officially ranted, I might as well assume everyone stopped reading forever ago...
with that, I'm going to prepare myself for my first "weekend" night (even though I have class tomorrow!).
Maybe I might have an update with pictures in the near future...? Probably not.