Inspir.es

23 and Me is a service that allows you to analyze your DNA. Through your DNA analysis, you can discover ancestry, genetic pre-dispositions to disease and a whole host of other interesting things about you and your body.

I’ve wanted to do this for over a year, but couldn’t justify the roughly $500 price tag. But on April 23rd, they had a $99 special under the guise of “DNA Day.”

Sold!

A week later, my kit arrived in the mail. I hocked a few loogies in a tube, sealed up the envelope and slid it into the blue postal box. Time to play the waiting game…

An email Monday night let me know the results were in. I logged in to 23 and Me and for the first time during the process, I felt a bit nervous. Warnings were frequent and ominous and several results were “locked” until I accepted a legal agreement.

When the results were revealed, however, my fears were assuaged. I discovered I was related to Warren Buffett (one of my heroes). I also have a lower than average risk for most major diseases.

The few health issues to which I’m more predisposed seem pretty benign. A speedy heartbeat and restless legs? I can live with that.

In summary: I have excellent genes ladies. Call me.