Where did my life go?

I sold my soul to vet school.

Second semester S-U-C-K-S already.  The days just draggggg onnnnnn and they are by far the longest days ever, even though I feel like we’re getting out of class earlier than last semester.  I think the biggest effect is because we have these ridiculous breaks in between that leave you with 2-3 hours… not necessarily a bad thing, but you’re never really done with your day until much later.  Then of course there are the meetings, TA sessions, etc.

The material we’re learning so far isn’t too bad… yet.  I’ve been sufficiently warned and am thoroughly scared.  But, right now, it’s not so bad;
- In Physiology II, we just finished Water/Water Balance/Osmosis and now we’re headed towards Renal Physiology — Yay, for the Kidney Gods!
- In Parasitology, we’re just plowing through worms, hehe.  Nematodes are roundworms which look just like spaghetti, no joke.  Cestodes are flatter worms which are being compared to fettucine.  I’ll never look at pasta the same way again.
- In Immunology, we’re still in the intro phases so all is good.  This (and Physio II) is what fails a lot of people so I’m trying to stay ahead in this class.  Had a tutor session last night that I found to be pretty productive.  We had to take an extra session to go over Bacteriology because apparently we don’t take that class OR Virology until later, yet its necessary to know for Immunology… curriculum changes anyone?!
- Anatomy II is still just same ol’ Anatomy.  This semester, I’m a TA for Anatomy I… hopefully I’ll be able to help some firsties!  We just did external genitalia, again (we finished last semester doing this) — this poor mare that we keep using for palpation has gotten so cranky that now she sees us and is all teeth and kicking out at the teachers and rearing up in the crossties.  It’s all just so safe.  Note the sarcasm.  She’s gotten really sour with the institution poking her vulva.  I would too!

I currently have a foster kitty and am receiving another one on Wednesday!  It’s really nice having another ‘body’ in here… even just this little cat makes it better than just being all alone.  I will have pictures at some point.

I started writing a Home: Part II entry then shortly thereafter I left the U.S. and lost what little hold I had on my life.  I do have some pictures to share — the friday before I left, Ken and I went hiking in the Cascades in Pembroke, VA and took lots of pictures… of the dogs!

Here’s my favorite:

Here’s the rest of the gallery!