More excited than I ever get for the living

Warning: If you're a squeamish sort, who doesn't get all hot and bothered by blood, guts and gore the way I do, then I strongly suggest you don't click on the link I'm about to show you.

When I first heard about BODY WORLDS: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, I really could barely contain myself. Actual dead bodies on display? It blew my mind. Unfortunately, for a very long time, it was only being shown on the West Coast. So I signed up for the mailing list and waited impatiently.

A few months ago, I was informed it would be coming to the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia. And really, I can't think of anything better than spending the day in Philly looking at dead folk and then heading out to Chez Scottiana to spend a night catching up with them. Hopefully CJ (Captain Jersey -- I'm hereby shortening it) will not have to work, as he might actually be sicker than I am and is also excited.

A little bit about the exhibit:

Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, is a first-of-its-kind exhibit in which guests learn about anatomy, physiology, and health by viewing real human bodies, preserved through an extraordinary method called "plastination."

The exhibition features more than 200 authentic human specimens, including entire bodies as well as individual organs and transparent body slices. Using the revolutionary process of plastination, the body specimens are preserved with special plastics that enable us to view the many organs and systems under our skin. The exhibit also allows for guests to understand diseases, the effects of tobacco consumption, and use of artificial supports such as knees and hips.

I cannot wait to go next month. And I'm not going to lie. Every time I go to that site and see the "Body Donation" link, I'm tempted.