Week 2 of Semester 2--Deception!

What an epic title, huh?  :P  The truth of the matter is that things don't seem so bad just yet... although I'm warned that everyone goes into it thinking that.

Anatomy II so far has been a review of the reproductive system in dogs and cats, and then we simply have to apply the differences to cows and horses.  Avian anatomy is pretty basic, after you'd been working with birds for years (although I've gotta say I'm glad that Dr. Clements is back to teach it--she seems the most bird-savvy of the anatomy team).  We've got a quiz Monday of week 3, so I hope it goes well.

Physiology II is with Dr. Reich... and, well, it all makes sense when you think of what we learned in Physiology I.  It's just applying it to the renal system... so you just have to take into account that the body tries to maintain homeostasis and get rid of waste products through it.  I've been to Gretchen's TA session too, and it just seems to all make sense...

Parasitology isn't too horrible yet--we've covered Dirofilaria immitis (the heartworm), Spirocerca lupi (esophageal worms), Toxocara canis/cati/leonina (roundworms), and Ancylostoma caninum/braziliense (hookworms--aren't they interesting looking little guys?).  We also spent practically a whole week going over the life cycles of the basic families of parasites...

Immunology was another deceptive one--I didn't think I got it at first (especially when he went into an hour about haptens)... but after going to the TA session, it all made sense.  From what I hear, any detail in his notes is fair game for a test, though.

Otherwise, it's just been a week of club meetings and make-up lectures and the AVMA site visit.  The Unknown (my volleyball team) had their first scrimmage game on Friday, but Lexi and I had a make-up lecture with Reich, so we missed it.  Apparently, we lost, but that's why we're in the B-league--we're in it just for the fun of it. 

I finally got my car fixed (the head gasket that had blown last semester)... only to have the tire go flat on me and Lexi while we were out with some friends getting Indian food at the Thursday buffet.  I'm glad I learned how to change a tire, and that Lexi also knew what to do, because it would've taken at least an hour for the Ross Security to make their way out to us, I'm sure.  Luckily, it was a cheap fix, and she's back on the road again.  I'm back to being the object of many people's envy--I have a working car with an A/C and a radio.

Saturday was the BratFest... and I've said it last time--beer, bratwurst, and women in bikinis on the beach.  Every American male's dream.  ;)  It was worth it though--the food was good and I learned how to play cornhole.  (Yeah, I know... the name makes me still smirk too.)

... weekend went away far too fast.  :(