Crayons and Superheroes (Raquel)
November 4, 2009 by sharppointythings
Today I made a superhero for medical terminology class. We’re supposed to make up twelve medical terms, using real medical term parts, and draw a cartoon character who has all of those conditions.
So I drew up Epiguy who has exacidoptysis (spitting out acid) and anamyomegaly (excessive enlargement of the muscles) and other like conditions. After a week of finding medical descriptions somewhat upsetting, I sat there coloring in a superhero and I thought, “I like crayons. This is fun. Why don’t I do this more often?”
It reminded me of Ana in Stranger Than Fiction who quit law school to save the world with cookies. And as the girl who spent large portions of childhood recreationally reading the Medical Book and the Doctor’s Guide to Home Remedies, I’m now having a bit of identity crisis…
When I was a student, there were a few times that we got to draw also. I have fond memories of these projects. For me, it always felt cathartic to take a break from my typical homework and complete something in crayon.
If I was writing a compilation of blog posts on giving thanks, I’d definitely do one about my appreciation for crayons.
Hey Raquel! You’re writing is so entertaining. I’m really enjoying perusing the blog.
Hope you are having a very blessed week!