We were talking about that at lunch today (yes, I know it's Saturday... and yes, I was at school... but I'll get to that later)... we have been on this island for a whole month. It's really hard to think that I was at that airport, bags in hand, sweating certain parts of my anatomy off, and wondering what I got myself into just 30 days ago. I've fallen into a schedule, and it's starting to feel like a "normal" life finally.
With that being said, I really do apologize for the lack of an entry last week... and I promise I'll try my best to keep up with this better. I honestly don't remember what pulled me away from being able to get it done. I think it was Big Bang Theory... and all the TA sessions I've been attending in addition to classes (I seriously think I go to nearly 4-6 a week!).
Classes are piling on the information, but I'm finding that I retain a lot of the histology and physiology with minimal studying. I had to make flash cards for anatomy, but that's starting to stick (I mean, we've spent 3 weeks covering just the front leg of dogs and donkeys). (Random side note: Did you know that horses are perpetually flipping you off? They only have a single toe--the middle one.) Nutrition is an incredibly amusing class (well, at least it was with Reich... we have a new lecturer starting up on Monday), but it takes a little work to remember everything. On the other hand, a LOT of dieting information suddenly makes sense--like how sugars make you fat... or why the Atkin's Diet is a bad idea. Introduction to Veterinary medicine is going to be a breeze, but they touch on the subjects that leave me a little nervous--like ethical decisions, and dealing with tough clients, and topics like that.
First exam is on Monday... and that's only 1 day, 16 hours, and 11 minutes from the time when I'm writing this entry. For histology. All the practice tests I've done and all the slides I've reviewed seem pretty easy... so I'm hoping I can do well on that test. (Don't worry--I'm sure you guys will be among the first to know how I do.)
Started feeding at the local zoo for the Zoo/Exotics/Wildlife Club (which will be henceforth called the ZEW Club)... and the guy that runs it... well... he has a bad habit of getting in the way. Jennifer and I went over there at lunch one day, having been told it only takes about 30-45 minutes to feed the animals. What they neglected to tell us is that if the owner takes the hose while you're trying to change water and "helps" by watering the plants, it takes significantly more time. On the plus side, we were only 5 minutes late to nutrition that day.
There was also a PAWS (People for Animal Welfare on St. Kitts) adoption event today. I've been smitten. Sarah is such a little sweetheart and Tuna is an awesome cat. However, the landlord down here doesn't allow pets so I have to wait until I move next semester. I'll be working (hopefully) with Holly over the course of the semester and will hopefully be the one in charge of the website, advertising, and the Facebook group. *fingers crossed!*
But for now, I think that's enough to quell your lack of an entry for the last 2 weeks... because I have to get back to studying!
Until next week!
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