Introduction to the Eclectic Megan

Hello all!
My name is Megan Renee Palmer and I am a senior this year at OU. My major is religious studies, and I am also a Pre-Medical student. I started off as a biology major, but after taking courses with Dr. Kimball and Dr. Hicks-Keeton, I found my love for religious studies to be major worthy. I enjoy the opportunities to take non-math/science based classes that give my brain a change with courses that interest the other half of my mind. For example, one of my favorite classes I have ever taken is The History of Heaven and Hell. Professor Shepkaru did a spectacular job in keeping the three hour, once a day course interesting and engaging. I highly recommend taking at least one class of his or the other two professors I mentioned previously, as all of them had classes that flew by because I enjoyed them so much.

In regards to my future plans, my plan is to go to medical school (podiatry school specifically). I find weird/gross medical procedures fascinating and luckily have been exposed to some pretty awesome experiences in person thanks to multiple volunteer opportunities in an E.R., wound care center, children's hospital, and many more. Blood, smells, and puss doesn't bother me one bit! I also plan on getting certification for certain cosmetic procedures post doctorate in things such as nerve mapping, varicose vein dyeing, and amputee reconstructive surgery. Not only do I enjoy the anomalies of the human body, but I also want to make people feel better both physically and mentally. Especially in regards to their legs and feet, people get very insecure about their abnormalities. I want to help provide relief so that they can live their lives not having to worry about hiding who they are or what they have, Everyone is beautiful in my opinion, but I want to help others feel that about themselves.

Speaking of insecurities, I have a few faults of my own. About four years ago I was diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder, anxiety, and depression. Anxiety and depression unfortunately run in my family and is a genetic/chemical issue, however, the B.D.D. stems from a rather dark time in my life where I struggled with an eating disorder (as well as over working out) due to bullying in my grade-school years. Thankfully, I have God and my family by my side. I won't go into the personal details, but with their help, I am doing much better than I was and overall I am much healthier.

Now that all of the deep, heavy stuff is out of the way... I'm now going to talk about my favorite activity. I love to golf and I have been golfing since I was 11 years old. It is so relaxing yet challenging and I enjoy spending family time on the course. Not to mention, Top Golf is much more fun when you know what you're doing! I'm really close to my family, especially my older brother who is an OU graduate/current Putnam City West teacher and my cousin who is three days younger than me. She goes to OSU (sadly) and somehow we actually ended up being sorority sisters as well! Golf is a great way for us to spend a few hours together just enjoying each others company as well as some friendly competition.

I of course have to include something about my precious dogs. I have a Yorkshire terrier named Jessie and a Bishon Frise named Mia. Jessie is an 12 year old princess who weights a whopping 6 lbs. She still acts like a puppy and she is my sunshine on a cloudy day. She has the most adorable face in the entire world and I love her so much. I got her on Easter three years ago from my grandparents. Her original owner passed away from cancer, and the husband wanted to give Jessie away, as she was just a reminder of his deceased wife. She had a rough time adjusting in her new home as an older dog at first, but by now she knows that she is spoiled rotten and that she will forever receive constant love and attention from her second mommy. I also have my angel Mia who is 13 years old and is blind. She has cataracts, but her retinas are detached as well. She is my childhood dog and I love her with all of my heart. She is the biggest sweetheart you'll ever meet. Plus, not many people can say that their dog has an afro! I also have to mention that I am the proud aunt of Colt and Jack, the two craziest blue-heeler mixes that you'd ever meet. I am also the god-mother/aunt of the biggest pet bunny I have ever seen named Thumper.

                                 Jessie and Mia on their way to Remington Bark 2017    
                    

                                               Colt, Jack and Thumper Cuddling the Day Away 

Lastly, I am going to be the typical 20 year old girl and brag about my super sweet boyfriend. He recently moved all the way from Florida to Oklahoma just to live by me! He was born in New York, New York and is 100% Polish. He speaks Polish fluently and most importantly can cook traditional dishes. I believe I talked about how much his family has influenced my new found love for Poland in a previous post, so feel free to check that out as well! He is a tall, red head and he has the most true, ocean blue eyes I have ever seen. Even though he is a total Pokemon nerd at 24 years old, I couldn't be happier with my total goofball boyfriend.

Honestly, I could type all day about my life and the things I love, but I'm afraid I have to save some things for later. Overall, I am an artsy, crafty, book-loving, sappy, horror-movie hating, Lany and Billie Eillish listening, animal loving, sporty, emotional 20 year old young woman. I guess you could say that I am an all around type of girl, but there is nothing wrong with being eclectic right?