Day 1: Meeting Swanson

Before I attended my first Psychology of Learning lab, I didn't think too much of rats. They were pretty neutral in my mind--not as cute as mice or rabbits, but definitely cuter than spiders. And armadillos. By the end of lab, however, I was decided--rats are the best. They're friendlier and more curious than rabbits, and way more cuddly than spiders. Their tails weren't even that bad--they're covered in really soft, fine hair--not bad at all! I was able to hold her (without dropping her, getting peed on, or getting scat on...success.) on the first day of lab. It's meant to be. I have named her after the great Ronald "Ron" Ulysses Swanson, because they both love breakfast food and brunettes. She has decided to go by Li'l Swanson (in honor of her favorite miniature horse, Li'l Sebastian), so Li'l Swanson she is.