Playing Catch-Up!

So, the past two weeks have been absolutely horrible. Sleepless nights, worry, stress, and hours upon hours of studying that didn’t pay off. I got my first D in vet school. Very disappointing and embarrassing. I know this doesn’t mean I’m gonna be a bad doctor, but I still feel ashamed somehow. I know I’m not the only person who got a D, and I know there are some people who might be out for good unless the test was curved. I hope it is. I only need 7 points for a C.

I’m determined to do better this block. Gonna start studying tonight. Going to get organized and get to work! I know it’s not going to be any easier than last block, but hopefully if I get a head start, things will turn out better. I think I’ve even found a study buddy. That’s one thing that I haven’t had here at vet school. Whenever I used to study with people, I always felt inadequate and slow. Hopefully studying early with Katie will help me.

This weekend was pretty amazing though. I enjoyed not having to think about school at all. It was nice to be able to hang out with friends at home and not have to hurry back to Columbia to study for a test. Roxy Carley was super excited to see me this weekend. It was soooo cute! I love her more than anything and wish she could come live with me in COMO! We’re getting our pictures taken during Thanksgiving break! I can’t wait!

Haha! I bought some sweaters/jackets for Griswald this weekend!!! Now I wouldn’t normally torture a regular cat, but Griswald is anything but regular. He’s now an official therapy cat! He’s passed all his behavior exams and is ready to go on visits to the local retirement homes. So, since it’s getting cold outside and he’ll be doing more traveling this winter, I thought it only appropriate to get him a sweater or two! And a t-shirt, two jackets, and an elf outfit for Christmas….hehe – I know it’s pathetic! But also hilarious!!!

I’m also trying to decide whether to stay longer in Africa this summer. Not sure it’s going to work out. Not enough people are decisive about it and I am definitely not comfortable hanging out on my own in a strange country. Good news is airfare is $600 cheaper than we originally thought!

Have lots of annoying meetings this week. They just eat up time. Oh well, at least I get free food at most of them!

That’s really all that’s been happening in my neck of the woods these days. Wish me luck this block!