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Significance

 

            In order for something to spark my curiosity, it has to be by a significant event, usually over time. Many people question my love of neuroscience, because of my other traits. They think I can publicly speak so well, that I"m so well versed in politics, or clever about the fluctuations of the stock market, so why am I so into such a "reserved" field? Well, certainly a significant, long event sparked this curiosity, and not only that, but the fact that it had many personal effects made it even deeper.
             When I was around eight, my uncle had some routine cardiological procedures he was always going into the city for. One night, after work, he had stopped by Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City for an angioplasty. Little did he, the doctors, or anyone for that matter, know that this methodical procedure would change his life drastically, as well as affect every single person around him.
             While he was in for the angioplasty, the doctors had made an error in his heart, which caused the blood flow to his brain stop for a full few minutes. This caused vital brain cells to be destroyed, thus damaging his brain. Brain damage. Transformed a normal to society, middle aged, father, uncle, son, brother, husband and friend to one with a three year olds mind and the physical capability of a toddler, or even less.
             Throughout the years, from the time I was eight years old, to fourteen, I observed this tragedy full of obstacles, heartache, challenges, and even went through them. I saw him go from hospital room, to nursing home, to his own living room with a home attendant taking care of him. I was young, yes, but when one is young, things affect them more so. When we are younger, we are less biased and consumed with outside information, so we in essence make decisions about things more clear headed then.
             I was fascinated. Just a little while ago, my uncle was videotaping my third grade play, wasn't he? He also took me out to eat last Friday, as he does every week.


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