Boy, I am SO glad to be home. I haven't been back since I moved out in July- nor have I seen most of my family (besides the weekend I flew out to my mom's wedding!) It feels like forever, yet I never left. I left Friday right after my last final and then drove through the winter storm to the border of Indiana/Illinois to stay the night in a hotel with my pups. They did great in the hotel. The next day, it took me about 12 hours to get home due to the weather (and my GPS taking me down back roads, UGH!) But, I finally made it home at around 7pm. I have a ton of appointments to go to while I'm home and just going to try to relax. I get to go see my wives during new years and I'm SO excited!!! Can't wait to see them!
As for finals- they seemed to go as well as I could have hoped! I ended up with a 3.389 for the semester, which is great, to me! I got a B in Anatomy, B in Physiology, A in Cell Biology, A in Microanatomy, and finally a B in Neuroscience. I was almost certain I was going to end up with a C in neuro, because I had gotten D's on the past two exams. But somehow, I rocked out the practical so hard (96% :O) that it bumped it up to a B!! I am ecstatic! That was my goal for the semester was to get the exact grades I got- it could not have gone any better! Finals were exhausting and it is definitely no joke that I studied every day for about 2 weeks straight to try to get through all the material. I've never studied so much in my life; just wow. But, all the hard work paid off! I just hope I can keep it up for the next block (IP3) because it is apparently they hardest block! I've got Anatomy (Large Animal), Physiology, Microanatomy, Nutrition, Developmental Anatomy, and Clinical Skills. Classes run until 5 or 6pm a few days a week, which makes it extra difficult because it is very exhausting to be in class all day and then have to come home and study a few more hours. But I'll push through!
I also got some great news after finals- I got an interview for the Merial Student rep position. They had lots of apps and picked me (and 8 others) to interview! I had a phone interview today and I think it went pretty well. I should know by Friday. If I get it, that's great! If not, then, I won't be heartbroken.
So now I'm just going to sit back and relax with my family and my pups!
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Break over
Wow, it is hard to believe that my break is almost over. This has definitely been the worst Thanksgiving I've ever had mainly because I couldn't be with my family (and that is beside the fact that I was alone for 95% of it). I took the dogs to the dog park almost every morning. They had a blast- and when it was below freezing at 10 or 11am, almost no one was out, except a select few good dog owners. I even made a new friend, which was great. I went to see Catching Fire by myself, which was pretty decent. I also saw Frozen with my new friend, which was amazing! Also, I got Thanksgiving dinner for myself from Cracker Barrel (the only place open) and after almost an hour there trying to even order my food, I get home, and of course it is wrong. Not the end of the world, but this week really hasn't gone my way. The worst part was taking Bailee into the vet at the vet school for just a standard appointment. 3 1/2 hours later I was finally leaving- which I find ridiculous, even for a teaching hospital (for a basic appointment). Other than that, I did manage to snag the new 3DS XL Zelda bundle a few days before Black Friday so I didn't have to venture out (thanks, Walmart!) and I've been studying a bit, too. Except for today, I've really been slacking today...
Anyway, I guess I'll be MIA these next two weeks. I hope I can survive my first round of finals of vet school.
Anyway, I guess I'll be MIA these next two weeks. I hope I can survive my first round of finals of vet school.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Break
It is finally Thanksgiving break- I'm sitting here in my room with my two pups with me, alone. I feel like I should be happy about break being here, but I find myself anything but that. I've been in tears on and off all day. My first roomie left this morning for her 8 hour drive home. I'd kill to have just 8 hours between home and here- I'd be home in a heartbeat. I drove my other roomie to the airport this afternoon. Now, I just don't know what to do with myself besides sit here and be sad and upset.
I /could/ have gone home. I half considered just saying the hell with it and driving home today. But, it is 14 hours- barely drive able in a day alone. But with Thanksgiving traffic, I just don't think it would be feasible to drive. There was already a TON of traffic just driving to St. Louis and back, and I just don't want to imagine making my 14 hour drive any longer than it had to be. Especially with two dogs in my backseat.
My other option had been to fly, but I really hate to spend the holidays without Beamer (and now my new girl, Bailee). I hate having to kennel them up or leave them alone most of the day and just having someone let them outside (plus, Bailee has to be in a crate when no one is around). That just doesn't seem fair. Plus, boarding is pretty expensive- but it might be something I look into for Spring break. I am planning on coming home for that, which is at the end of March. I haven't decided if I want to fly and board the dogs or just drive since I shouldn't have the holiday traffic at that point.
Anyway, the point being, is that I'm pretty upset, sad, and lonely tonight. I just don't know what to do with myself for the next 10 days alone. I REALLY miss my family and would do anything just to be with them over the holiday. Can it be winter break yet (and lets skip finals?)
I /could/ have gone home. I half considered just saying the hell with it and driving home today. But, it is 14 hours- barely drive able in a day alone. But with Thanksgiving traffic, I just don't think it would be feasible to drive. There was already a TON of traffic just driving to St. Louis and back, and I just don't want to imagine making my 14 hour drive any longer than it had to be. Especially with two dogs in my backseat.
My other option had been to fly, but I really hate to spend the holidays without Beamer (and now my new girl, Bailee). I hate having to kennel them up or leave them alone most of the day and just having someone let them outside (plus, Bailee has to be in a crate when no one is around). That just doesn't seem fair. Plus, boarding is pretty expensive- but it might be something I look into for Spring break. I am planning on coming home for that, which is at the end of March. I haven't decided if I want to fly and board the dogs or just drive since I shouldn't have the holiday traffic at that point.
Anyway, the point being, is that I'm pretty upset, sad, and lonely tonight. I just don't know what to do with myself for the next 10 days alone. I REALLY miss my family and would do anything just to be with them over the holiday. Can it be winter break yet (and lets skip finals?)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Closing in on break
Well, I can't even remember what week we are in. I survived hell week and now things have since settled down a bit. Friday marks the start of Thanksgiving break, which everyone seems to be pumped for going home, or the very least just getting a few days off. I wish I was going home, but I'm not. It is just too far for me to drive for a few days, plus, the traffic after thanksgiving is always horrendous and I really would prefer not to have a 14 hour drive ahead of me plus traffic. So, I decided to stay here this year (also because of my pups). And yes, I did say pups because I recently adopted a lovely new girl!
It is something I've wanted to do since I moved out here- I know Beamer has been a little upset not having a play mate here like he did at home with Sadie. So, I finally had time to drive out to the golden rescue, Dirk's Fund, outside of St. Louis this past weekend. I really didn't have any intention of bringing anyone home so soon; I did have my eye on this handsome guy, but he had been adopted before I got there on Saturday. I met a few of the other dogs that they had and Beamer had a good time playing with them. He gets along with everyone. There was a beautiful little girl named Baby who had been there a few months undergoing a heartworm treatment. I wasn't expecting to end up with another girl, either, but I fell in love. Dirk's Fund usually requires a home visit before adopting out to anyone, but the person running the rescue loved my boy, Beamer, so much, he said I could have her if I wanted her. I drove home and thought about it overnight- talked to my roomies and my mom (which I knew would be my biggest obstacle. She wasn't pleased with the idea, but said I'm almost 24 and can make my own decisions in life. I always do appreciate her input). Anyway, I drove back the next day to pick her up!
I was having my doubts about rushing into something so fast- because that really isn't like me. I like to plan (important) things out, and this was a big decision. But, so far, I've had no regrets! She is a very very sweet girl considering her past. She was just chained outside all of her life as a lawn ornament. She is about 2 years old, is basically finished with her heartworm treatment, and is sweet as can be. All she wants to do is cuddle on the bed with you, loves to play with Beamer, loves to play ball, and play with squeaky toys. She does need some basic manners (ie jumping and leash training) and needs to just be trained on basics, but for her situation, I think she is doing so well! The first night I crated her, but these past few nights she has slept with me in the bed and done well. I am crating her while at school because I just cannot trust her alone at this point. Maybe things will change, but for now she will be in the crate. She is pretty good- doesn't like to go in willing, but will still go. Makes a bit of a fuss, but she does quiet down eventually. I've been feeding her meals in her crate to help get her acclimated.
I'm not sure if she is a true golden, it doesn't really matter to me, but she has very short feathers (especially compared to Beamer) but seems to have a true golden personality. All she wants to do is please and be with someone. Not as food motivated as Beamer, but still does eat everything.
Anyway, that is my biggest news. Like I said, she is a sweetheart and I'm not having any second thoughts on rescuing her. Here is a photo of my crew, now. Beamer is on the left and my new girl, now named Bailee, is on the right. Everyone keeps saying how much they look alike and that they could be littermates! Beamer is 2 1/2 years old and Bailee is about 2 or so. She has a vet appointment next week before Thanksgiving to check a few things out (a lump on her back, get her ivermectin for her heartworm treatment, etc).
I was planning on writing about my classes this week, but with my new addition, that seems to be enough to write about for now! Maybe once I'm on break next week I will.
It is something I've wanted to do since I moved out here- I know Beamer has been a little upset not having a play mate here like he did at home with Sadie. So, I finally had time to drive out to the golden rescue, Dirk's Fund, outside of St. Louis this past weekend. I really didn't have any intention of bringing anyone home so soon; I did have my eye on this handsome guy, but he had been adopted before I got there on Saturday. I met a few of the other dogs that they had and Beamer had a good time playing with them. He gets along with everyone. There was a beautiful little girl named Baby who had been there a few months undergoing a heartworm treatment. I wasn't expecting to end up with another girl, either, but I fell in love. Dirk's Fund usually requires a home visit before adopting out to anyone, but the person running the rescue loved my boy, Beamer, so much, he said I could have her if I wanted her. I drove home and thought about it overnight- talked to my roomies and my mom (which I knew would be my biggest obstacle. She wasn't pleased with the idea, but said I'm almost 24 and can make my own decisions in life. I always do appreciate her input). Anyway, I drove back the next day to pick her up!
I was having my doubts about rushing into something so fast- because that really isn't like me. I like to plan (important) things out, and this was a big decision. But, so far, I've had no regrets! She is a very very sweet girl considering her past. She was just chained outside all of her life as a lawn ornament. She is about 2 years old, is basically finished with her heartworm treatment, and is sweet as can be. All she wants to do is cuddle on the bed with you, loves to play with Beamer, loves to play ball, and play with squeaky toys. She does need some basic manners (ie jumping and leash training) and needs to just be trained on basics, but for her situation, I think she is doing so well! The first night I crated her, but these past few nights she has slept with me in the bed and done well. I am crating her while at school because I just cannot trust her alone at this point. Maybe things will change, but for now she will be in the crate. She is pretty good- doesn't like to go in willing, but will still go. Makes a bit of a fuss, but she does quiet down eventually. I've been feeding her meals in her crate to help get her acclimated.
I'm not sure if she is a true golden, it doesn't really matter to me, but she has very short feathers (especially compared to Beamer) but seems to have a true golden personality. All she wants to do is please and be with someone. Not as food motivated as Beamer, but still does eat everything.
Anyway, that is my biggest news. Like I said, she is a sweetheart and I'm not having any second thoughts on rescuing her. Here is a photo of my crew, now. Beamer is on the left and my new girl, now named Bailee, is on the right. Everyone keeps saying how much they look alike and that they could be littermates! Beamer is 2 1/2 years old and Bailee is about 2 or so. She has a vet appointment next week before Thanksgiving to check a few things out (a lump on her back, get her ivermectin for her heartworm treatment, etc).
I was planning on writing about my classes this week, but with my new addition, that seems to be enough to write about for now! Maybe once I'm on break next week I will.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
The day after
It's 9am on a beautiful Saturday morning. I'm laying in bed after just waking up not too long ago. I am still amazed I managed to survive last week- aka our Hell week. You could probably say it is practice for finals- which is great and all, but I'd really not rather experience that again BESIDES finals week. Monday- Physiology test- that went fantastic *cough* thanks to laundry *cough* and managed with a very high A. Tuesday- Neuroscience- still waiting on part of it back, but the majority I managed a B. Alright, I'll take it! Especially since that was our first exam with that class. Wednesday, a break, awesome. Nothing that day. I had almost the entire day to study for my last two exams. I also had a webinar on LGBT in veterinary medicine. There was a study they did and they had some preliminary results. That was pretty interesting and a good break from studying. Thursday- we had MicroAnatomy. I actually really enjoy this class and it seems to be my best class, surprisingly. We had an online blood and bone marrow portion I did well on- but it seems the rest of the class basically failed it. I didn't think it was that bad, personally. The written part I'm still waiting on; but I think I managed to get an A overall. Later that day we had a quiz I did just about zero studying for. Hopefully that turned out alright. Finally, yesterday, we all had the one we were dreading- Anatomy. I took the practical first, which I think went pretty well (either low A or high B) and then the written, which I got a C. Could have gone better if I didn't have a million other things to study for this week, but I am satisfied with a C.
So, that week is finally over- went out to applebees last night with one of my roomies and another friend (the others who normally come were sick) and had a drink or two, came home, and played Harry Potter Scene It! It was a lot of fun. Then I basically crashed for the evening with a glass of wine. Now these exams aren't quite over yet- I do still have one on Monday; the practical portion of Micro. But that should not be too bad. I also have one Thursday, but again, plenty of time to study for that after how last week went. Then, we are home free until Thanksgiving break- basically. Maybe a quiz or two in the way.
I don't think that my mom is going to be driving over here. She was thinking about it with my sister, but she apparently has school (where as they thought she was off that whole week). So, I am a bit depressed about that. More like- getting my hopes up high and then having them crushed :( But, I will have over a week of this house to myself which will be nice. No one but Beamer and I. But also a little sad. I could have flown home- but I refuse to kennel my dog for over a week and not spend the holiday with him and also absolutely refuse to fly him. That scares me so much. I also have the option (still) of driving out there- but I worry about the after Thanksgiving traffic trying to get back home. Plus, after this break, I'll be home in just two weeks- so it seems still to drive 30 hours total and just do it again in 2 weeks.
Well anyway, that is where I'm at right now. I'm going to go take Beamer boy on a hike this morning since it is beautiful out once I get out of bed and get going for the morning.
So, that week is finally over- went out to applebees last night with one of my roomies and another friend (the others who normally come were sick) and had a drink or two, came home, and played Harry Potter Scene It! It was a lot of fun. Then I basically crashed for the evening with a glass of wine. Now these exams aren't quite over yet- I do still have one on Monday; the practical portion of Micro. But that should not be too bad. I also have one Thursday, but again, plenty of time to study for that after how last week went. Then, we are home free until Thanksgiving break- basically. Maybe a quiz or two in the way.
I don't think that my mom is going to be driving over here. She was thinking about it with my sister, but she apparently has school (where as they thought she was off that whole week). So, I am a bit depressed about that. More like- getting my hopes up high and then having them crushed :( But, I will have over a week of this house to myself which will be nice. No one but Beamer and I. But also a little sad. I could have flown home- but I refuse to kennel my dog for over a week and not spend the holiday with him and also absolutely refuse to fly him. That scares me so much. I also have the option (still) of driving out there- but I worry about the after Thanksgiving traffic trying to get back home. Plus, after this break, I'll be home in just two weeks- so it seems still to drive 30 hours total and just do it again in 2 weeks.
Well anyway, that is where I'm at right now. I'm going to go take Beamer boy on a hike this morning since it is beautiful out once I get out of bed and get going for the morning.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Quick update and Brag
Well, I'm about to enter my hellacious week. 5 exams and 1 quiz coming up- all difficult classes. So, I won't have much of a life this week. Hopefully I can make it out alive. Anyway, just a brag about my Beamer boy. He passed his behavioral evaluation yesterday so now he can officially be a PALS therapy dog for the University of Missouri's Veterinary school. I am very proud of him, he did great!!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
A bit of a break
Well, we are finally in a break from exams... mostly. I have one tomorrow (and a quiz I have to take today sometime) and a few quizzes next week. No big deal with any of these... after that, shit hits the fan again.
But, I'm mainly writing today just because these past few days I have just been feeling a bit down. Sad, because everyone is counting down until thanksgiving break and getting to see their family, but not me, as far as I know. I'd love to fly home for a few days; its about $300-350 for a round trip ticket- not bad at all. But, I'm not sure if I want to do that seeing as I just spent a lot going to the wedding. I guess the big thing is that I really really miss my family (ie, mom). We are so so close and it is really hard being so far away, even if a lot of the time, I wouldn't be able to go home to see her if I was closer, anyway. I talk to her multiple times a day, but still, it doesn't get any easier.
I also want to bring up the topic with her of possibly getting another dog. I would love to bring one home- I have no hesitation with it, but I know my mom does with me staying with her over Christmas break, and maybe some summers. I think Beamer would really be a lot happier with a playmate out here, too. I would LOVE to get a puppy, but I know that is not feasible right now, especially since the next puppy I want to get would be a show dog (conformation). I do not have the time (or money) right now to do that. So, I was thinking of adopting an older dog. Maybe 2-5 years old... I just need to run the idea past mom, but I don't think she will go for it. Though, when I told her I was going to get a puppy (Beamer boy) she was totally opposed to the idea and now she is in love with him. So, it might just happen anyway... I just hate going against her on things like this.
Also, I feel like I'm in a bit of a rut with the roomies. I just don't feel like I am fitting in as I did a few months ago. I know I'm pretty different from most people, which I'm alright with. I like my peace and quiet and being by myself. I just hate it when things cause trouble or I have to confront them about things. Lately, it has been a cleaning issue because I have been the only one trying to clean the house, and it is frustrating. I guess we all have different expectations on how things should look, and I like them to look neat and tidy to the best of my ability (because, I know I don't have time to clean as much as I'd like to). Also, me feeling like I am buying a lot more food and they are eating my stash, so I told them I am going to be buying my own stuff, basically, from now on. So, I don't know- again, I don't feel like I am fitting in with them to the point of last night, I was actually going through and looking at potential other places to live for next year. Ideally, I'd love to live on my own and by myself, but it is just SO much more expensive, I feel like it is not economically feasible with my loan money. Plus, it is nice to have roomies to let the dogs out if I have to stay late for something or to ask questions about classes, etc. So, I have no idea what I'm going to do... maybe try to find another person to live with (I know one of my friends wants to move out of where she is now). I just hesitate because things go alright for a few months and then you get to a point of you can't stand living with them anymore.
Okay, I guess that is enough ranting for now. I really need to get my butt in gear and start studying since I took a few days break and did basically nothing. Now I have an impending quiz and exam.
But, I'm mainly writing today just because these past few days I have just been feeling a bit down. Sad, because everyone is counting down until thanksgiving break and getting to see their family, but not me, as far as I know. I'd love to fly home for a few days; its about $300-350 for a round trip ticket- not bad at all. But, I'm not sure if I want to do that seeing as I just spent a lot going to the wedding. I guess the big thing is that I really really miss my family (ie, mom). We are so so close and it is really hard being so far away, even if a lot of the time, I wouldn't be able to go home to see her if I was closer, anyway. I talk to her multiple times a day, but still, it doesn't get any easier.
I also want to bring up the topic with her of possibly getting another dog. I would love to bring one home- I have no hesitation with it, but I know my mom does with me staying with her over Christmas break, and maybe some summers. I think Beamer would really be a lot happier with a playmate out here, too. I would LOVE to get a puppy, but I know that is not feasible right now, especially since the next puppy I want to get would be a show dog (conformation). I do not have the time (or money) right now to do that. So, I was thinking of adopting an older dog. Maybe 2-5 years old... I just need to run the idea past mom, but I don't think she will go for it. Though, when I told her I was going to get a puppy (Beamer boy) she was totally opposed to the idea and now she is in love with him. So, it might just happen anyway... I just hate going against her on things like this.
Also, I feel like I'm in a bit of a rut with the roomies. I just don't feel like I am fitting in as I did a few months ago. I know I'm pretty different from most people, which I'm alright with. I like my peace and quiet and being by myself. I just hate it when things cause trouble or I have to confront them about things. Lately, it has been a cleaning issue because I have been the only one trying to clean the house, and it is frustrating. I guess we all have different expectations on how things should look, and I like them to look neat and tidy to the best of my ability (because, I know I don't have time to clean as much as I'd like to). Also, me feeling like I am buying a lot more food and they are eating my stash, so I told them I am going to be buying my own stuff, basically, from now on. So, I don't know- again, I don't feel like I am fitting in with them to the point of last night, I was actually going through and looking at potential other places to live for next year. Ideally, I'd love to live on my own and by myself, but it is just SO much more expensive, I feel like it is not economically feasible with my loan money. Plus, it is nice to have roomies to let the dogs out if I have to stay late for something or to ask questions about classes, etc. So, I have no idea what I'm going to do... maybe try to find another person to live with (I know one of my friends wants to move out of where she is now). I just hesitate because things go alright for a few months and then you get to a point of you can't stand living with them anymore.
Okay, I guess that is enough ranting for now. I really need to get my butt in gear and start studying since I took a few days break and did basically nothing. Now I have an impending quiz and exam.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Wedding and Midterms
Been a little bit since I've updated. I've been super busy with midterms this past week or so. I did well on all of them as far as I know. Still waiting on my practical grade from yesterday, but I think I did decently well on that. I still have 3 quizzes this week, but I feel a bit out of the woods for the moment. I am maintaining A's and B's while in vet school, which is my goal. I'd like the option of a residency if I still want to do that when I graduate, so hopefully I can maintain like I am. I don't feel like I'm drowning yet, or overwhelmed. I think that might change, but for now, my study methods seem to be working for me. I don't have a ton of time for myself (as compared to undergrad) but I still make sure that I devote time to my lovely handsome boy, Beamer, and of course, take care of myself.
Anyway, now to the most exciting part! This past weekend I flew out to Myrtle Beach, SC, for my beautiful mother's wedding. I had been looking forward to this weekend for quite some time (I swear this was the only thing keeping me going). I left school about 12:30 on my way to St. Louis for the airport. Stopped at Chick-fil-a to get a rare lunch from there. I had plenty of time, my plane didn't take off until 5. After I had parked and took the shuttle to the airport, I met a fellow Mizzou Vet Med graduate. He gave me his card and he is a cattle vet! So maybe I could get in contact with him at some point. I really love working with cows.
Anyway, my first plane took me to Atlanta (which was surprisingly crowded due to there being a Mizzou game in Georgia that weekend). I had a quick layover and then off to Myrle Beach. I finally arrived at about 10:30 that evening and my sister's picked me up. It was great to see them (and even greater to have my youngest sister actually not hate me. She seemed to be out of that teenage stage). I'm really proud of her because she really seems to be getting her life together (She's only 16) but is putting the work into high school to try to get into a 4 year university for nursing (or maybe even medical school, who knows!)
Once back at the hotel, I drop everything and give my mom a huge long hug. I have missed her so much and I am also so happy for her since she really deserves an amazing husband like she has found. We chat a bit and then I go crash for the night (but really didn't sleep well).
The next morning, I went to breakfast with my grandparents and my great-grandparents (who I rarely see- It was great to see them again!) I met up with one of my best friends (which I have kind of/sort of been fighting with... long story). All seemed to be alright, but I can tell our friendship is not what it was before. But anyway, we took a quick trip to walmart so I could pick up Pokemon X (long awaited for this game!! Which is AMAZING, BTW! Definitely the pokemon game we have all been longing for!) Then back to the hotel to go lay on the beach for a bit.
Finally, it was time to get ready for the wedding. My mom looked gorgeous in her dress and they did a great job on her hair. The wedding itself was beautiful and perfect- right on the beach, beautiful weather, surrounded by all my family and her friends. My sister's and I also participated in the sand ceremony, plus pictures, of course!
The small reception we had was at a great restaurant called Flamingo Grill. Great food, and even some cake! Finally, My sisters, grandparents, mom and new step-father all headed to Margaritaville (because you can't have a trip to Myrtle Beach and NOT go to Margaritaville) for some delicious margaritas! I also bought a jacket from the store. I think my grandparents had a bit too much to drink and it was actually really amusing watching them being tipsy/drunk, haha!
Then, I basically crashed for the evening again since I had to be up at 7 for my plane at 9:30. We said our goodbyes at the airport with tears. It is so hard to leave since I probably won't be seeing my mom again until Christmas. The flights back were fine, and I was actually home at about 3:30 that afternoon. I had come up with a brilliant plan on the plane thinking I might be able to fly home for a few days the weekend before thanksgiving to see my family and just have someone watch Beamer for that time. Mom said that they might have something planned, so we will see and talk about it later. Just the way she said that makes me think that she might have plans to fly out here and see me instead, I'm not sure. I really do hope that is the case because it is killing me not being there with them.
Well anyway, that's all for tonight. I'm exhausted from a super long day and just want to relax and sleep (meaning play some Pokemon!) I had to give Beamer boy a bath tonight because he rolled in something nasty on our walk (thanks, buddy!) Wasn't expecting that tonight, but he was going to have one this week, anyway. He isn't sleeping in my bed stinking!
Anyway, now to the most exciting part! This past weekend I flew out to Myrtle Beach, SC, for my beautiful mother's wedding. I had been looking forward to this weekend for quite some time (I swear this was the only thing keeping me going). I left school about 12:30 on my way to St. Louis for the airport. Stopped at Chick-fil-a to get a rare lunch from there. I had plenty of time, my plane didn't take off until 5. After I had parked and took the shuttle to the airport, I met a fellow Mizzou Vet Med graduate. He gave me his card and he is a cattle vet! So maybe I could get in contact with him at some point. I really love working with cows.
Anyway, my first plane took me to Atlanta (which was surprisingly crowded due to there being a Mizzou game in Georgia that weekend). I had a quick layover and then off to Myrle Beach. I finally arrived at about 10:30 that evening and my sister's picked me up. It was great to see them (and even greater to have my youngest sister actually not hate me. She seemed to be out of that teenage stage). I'm really proud of her because she really seems to be getting her life together (She's only 16) but is putting the work into high school to try to get into a 4 year university for nursing (or maybe even medical school, who knows!)
Once back at the hotel, I drop everything and give my mom a huge long hug. I have missed her so much and I am also so happy for her since she really deserves an amazing husband like she has found. We chat a bit and then I go crash for the night (but really didn't sleep well).
The next morning, I went to breakfast with my grandparents and my great-grandparents (who I rarely see- It was great to see them again!) I met up with one of my best friends (which I have kind of/sort of been fighting with... long story). All seemed to be alright, but I can tell our friendship is not what it was before. But anyway, we took a quick trip to walmart so I could pick up Pokemon X (long awaited for this game!! Which is AMAZING, BTW! Definitely the pokemon game we have all been longing for!) Then back to the hotel to go lay on the beach for a bit.
Finally, it was time to get ready for the wedding. My mom looked gorgeous in her dress and they did a great job on her hair. The wedding itself was beautiful and perfect- right on the beach, beautiful weather, surrounded by all my family and her friends. My sister's and I also participated in the sand ceremony, plus pictures, of course!
The small reception we had was at a great restaurant called Flamingo Grill. Great food, and even some cake! Finally, My sisters, grandparents, mom and new step-father all headed to Margaritaville (because you can't have a trip to Myrtle Beach and NOT go to Margaritaville) for some delicious margaritas! I also bought a jacket from the store. I think my grandparents had a bit too much to drink and it was actually really amusing watching them being tipsy/drunk, haha!
Then, I basically crashed for the evening again since I had to be up at 7 for my plane at 9:30. We said our goodbyes at the airport with tears. It is so hard to leave since I probably won't be seeing my mom again until Christmas. The flights back were fine, and I was actually home at about 3:30 that afternoon. I had come up with a brilliant plan on the plane thinking I might be able to fly home for a few days the weekend before thanksgiving to see my family and just have someone watch Beamer for that time. Mom said that they might have something planned, so we will see and talk about it later. Just the way she said that makes me think that she might have plans to fly out here and see me instead, I'm not sure. I really do hope that is the case because it is killing me not being there with them.
Well anyway, that's all for tonight. I'm exhausted from a super long day and just want to relax and sleep (meaning play some Pokemon!) I had to give Beamer boy a bath tonight because he rolled in something nasty on our walk (thanks, buddy!) Wasn't expecting that tonight, but he was going to have one this week, anyway. He isn't sleeping in my bed stinking!
Sunday, October 6, 2013
24 hours to go
Well, tomorrow is my dreaded Physiology exam on the cardiovascular system. I really really hate physiology with a passion and just can't bring myself to study it all that much. Yesterday, I did a bit, but not enough, I feel like. I also seem like no matter how much I study, the material just isn't sinking in more than it has. The questions are tricky and tough. But, anyway, enough about that! It's the weekend, I should be enjoying it, right? Especially after I just kicked my Anatomy Practical out of the ballpark (94!!!) Was not expecting that, but I am super excited. Got at 82.5 on my written anatomy exam (I'll take it considering I didn't study much for it). Also got an A on my Cell Biology exam, sweet! Also had two other quizzes I did well on this week. So, yeah, I'm a pretty happy camper right about now. Minus physiology.
The other thing that is exciting is that I get to fly out and visit my mom on Friday for her wedding! I've been waiting for this since school started to get to see her and now I get to go visit her at the beach, I just can't wait. (Plus, Pokemon X and Y come out xD).
So, that's all I've got to update for today. Filled with lots of good and bad emotions right now, but mostly good. :)
The other thing that is exciting is that I get to fly out and visit my mom on Friday for her wedding! I've been waiting for this since school started to get to see her and now I get to go visit her at the beach, I just can't wait. (Plus, Pokemon X and Y come out xD).
So, that's all I've got to update for today. Filled with lots of good and bad emotions right now, but mostly good. :)
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Time flies when you are having... fun?
Wow, week 6 is already over halfway done. Shit is about to hit the fan next week, though, starting with a quiz monday and then exam thursday and friday (Anatomy!! Ahh!!) Crazy how it seems that I was just taking the first one not too long ago. This week has been busier than I would have liked... Poor Beamer was home by himself for about 12 hours the other day, I felt terrible :( But, he is handling it very very well. I try to walk him every day now, and he usually will let me know if I don't. It is going to be hard to do that come exam time, again. Other than that, things just seem to be flowing! I am loving Book 2 of Korra and can't wait for more! Also, my new WiiU and Windwaker HD is simply AMAZING. There are just not enough words... it is one of my favorite zelda games!
Okay, now for a bit of a change in pace. Some days, I feel alright about being alone out here. I call my mom at least once a day and talk to her. I talk to my dad at least once a week. Sometimes I'll hear from my sisters. I try to talk to my two amazing wives daily as well. Everyone in my life has always been super supportive and is there to talk when I need to. I feel like I still need to find that system out here. My roomies have been alright for that, but now that we are knee deep in vet school, things just seem a bit off; I think just because stress is high and no one wants to do dishes or clean, that kind of deal. I really like to be by myself most of the time, though it is nice having fellow first years to ask questions to so easily and sharing our laundry. So, I don't know how things will go for the future, but for now, we seem to manage. I think I am just more of a loner/solitary type person.
I'm also trying to find my niche with the class. My 'friend' group is basically my roomies plus two others that I've become good friends with who were in my VET group (and one is in my lab group). I just wish I could find someone who I could be as close with as I am to my two wives, but I really don't see that happening. I haven't really clicked with anyone with the same 'nerdy' tendencies that I have like Korra, Video Games, Tumblr, Harry Potter, Star Wars... that kind of deal. It would be so nice if I could! So, sometimes I just feel really alone out here and want to cry (sometimes, you just need to let it all out) but I know I'm out here for my future career. So, that makes it all worth it, right?
Okay, now for a bit of a change in pace. Some days, I feel alright about being alone out here. I call my mom at least once a day and talk to her. I talk to my dad at least once a week. Sometimes I'll hear from my sisters. I try to talk to my two amazing wives daily as well. Everyone in my life has always been super supportive and is there to talk when I need to. I feel like I still need to find that system out here. My roomies have been alright for that, but now that we are knee deep in vet school, things just seem a bit off; I think just because stress is high and no one wants to do dishes or clean, that kind of deal. I really like to be by myself most of the time, though it is nice having fellow first years to ask questions to so easily and sharing our laundry. So, I don't know how things will go for the future, but for now, we seem to manage. I think I am just more of a loner/solitary type person.
I'm also trying to find my niche with the class. My 'friend' group is basically my roomies plus two others that I've become good friends with who were in my VET group (and one is in my lab group). I just wish I could find someone who I could be as close with as I am to my two wives, but I really don't see that happening. I haven't really clicked with anyone with the same 'nerdy' tendencies that I have like Korra, Video Games, Tumblr, Harry Potter, Star Wars... that kind of deal. It would be so nice if I could! So, sometimes I just feel really alone out here and want to cry (sometimes, you just need to let it all out) but I know I'm out here for my future career. So, that makes it all worth it, right?
Friday, September 13, 2013
Week 4 DONE!
Wow, what can I say... I am knee deep in vet school now. One month in- week 4 completed! Suffice to say, I'm so excited! Glad to be done with these few crazy weeks and just one more exam to go for this 'first set,' which is Physiology on Monday (blech!) This morning before class, I got a wonderful present in my mailbox! My wonderful 'big' got me a huge thing of peanut MnM's that said we are halfway through with block one. It is crazy to think that... so, just 4 more weeks to go until block one is finished. That also means just one more month to go until I fly out to see my mom's wedding (and not to mention Pokemon X and Y comes out!)
Beamer and I have pictures in the morning for the school. They are great and take your picture with your pets and then hang up a large canvas in the school for everyone! Then, they repeat with the next class and we eventually get to keep them! So, needless to say, Beamer got completely groomed up today with a bath (That he desperately needed), blow dry, and groom. Also, tonight was FINALLY the premiere of Legend of Korra: Book 2 that we have been waiting for over a year! It lived well up to my expectation and surpassed it! I can't wait to see what this season brings... lots and lots of feels, that's for sure. I could not hold my emotion tonight and I think my roomies believe that I'm a bit crazy or obsessive... but hey, I could care less. The only thing being that the preview for the next episode wasn't even a preview at all!! UGH
Well, anyway, that's about all I've got going on at the moment. Tomorrow afternoon, the roomies and a few friends are going to go hiking over at Devil's icebox! Should be a lot of fun since they have never been and it is going to be GORGEOUS out! Other plans for this weekend is to mainly just study Physiology other than the normal things (like cleaning and going to the store).
Beamer and I have pictures in the morning for the school. They are great and take your picture with your pets and then hang up a large canvas in the school for everyone! Then, they repeat with the next class and we eventually get to keep them! So, needless to say, Beamer got completely groomed up today with a bath (That he desperately needed), blow dry, and groom. Also, tonight was FINALLY the premiere of Legend of Korra: Book 2 that we have been waiting for over a year! It lived well up to my expectation and surpassed it! I can't wait to see what this season brings... lots and lots of feels, that's for sure. I could not hold my emotion tonight and I think my roomies believe that I'm a bit crazy or obsessive... but hey, I could care less. The only thing being that the preview for the next episode wasn't even a preview at all!! UGH
Well, anyway, that's about all I've got going on at the moment. Tomorrow afternoon, the roomies and a few friends are going to go hiking over at Devil's icebox! Should be a lot of fun since they have never been and it is going to be GORGEOUS out! Other plans for this weekend is to mainly just study Physiology other than the normal things (like cleaning and going to the store).
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week 3 of Vet School Complete
Well, I have survived to say that I completed my third (and thus far) hardest week of vet school so far. Mainly, due to our Anatomy exams we had on Friday. Let me start out by saying this week, we had 3 total exams and one quiz. I aced the quiz, no problem (and I enjoy that it says great job, Dr. Jess (well, it does say my last name, but not posting that here!) Then on Thursday we had our first vet school exam, Cell Bio. I aced that, too, with a 100%. That was a great morale booster. I still have a 100% in that class after the first quiz and exam, great!
Finally, the day we had all dreaded had come- Friday. We had our Anatomy Practical and Written portion on the thoracic limb, plus a few other subjects from lecture. I had started with a cold earlier this week, too, so that didn't make it any better. We got our practical grades back, I managed an 82, which is about what I expected, so perfect! Better than the average, so I'm happy with it. The written part, we are all still waiting on, but I think everyone failed miserably. It was a pretty awful exam. Oh well, I'm not too concerned since everyone did bad.
That night, the 2nd years threw us a smoker at a club downtown. It was A TON of fun with food, an open bar for a few hours, dancing, and even celebratory cigars. That was exactly what I needed after that day. Unfortunately, I was made DD, so I didn't get to drink very much :(
The next day, we had to also work the football game through SCAVMA selling food at the concession stand. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but it took up our whole day and my roomies and I were exhausted by the time we got home. So, at that point, most of our weekend was gone and no one had done any studying for our exams next week.
So now, I'm stuck home all day today studying (after we went grocery shopping). Not too terrible, though, it could be a lot worse. At least the worst exam is over for the time being.
Also, today, I decided to go ahead and pre-order the Windwaker special edition Wii U. It comes out in a few weeks, and it is for a limited time. I REALLY wanted it and was waiting for the perfect time to get a Wii U. Now seems to be it, so I'm going for it, even though it is $300. So, I'm pumped for that!
Anyway, need to get back to studying! I really don't feel like doing anything else today, but tomorrow is a busy day as well, and then exams on Tuesday and wednesday. Plus possibly a quiz one of those days and one on friday, wow!
Finally, the day we had all dreaded had come- Friday. We had our Anatomy Practical and Written portion on the thoracic limb, plus a few other subjects from lecture. I had started with a cold earlier this week, too, so that didn't make it any better. We got our practical grades back, I managed an 82, which is about what I expected, so perfect! Better than the average, so I'm happy with it. The written part, we are all still waiting on, but I think everyone failed miserably. It was a pretty awful exam. Oh well, I'm not too concerned since everyone did bad.
That night, the 2nd years threw us a smoker at a club downtown. It was A TON of fun with food, an open bar for a few hours, dancing, and even celebratory cigars. That was exactly what I needed after that day. Unfortunately, I was made DD, so I didn't get to drink very much :(
The next day, we had to also work the football game through SCAVMA selling food at the concession stand. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but it took up our whole day and my roomies and I were exhausted by the time we got home. So, at that point, most of our weekend was gone and no one had done any studying for our exams next week.
So now, I'm stuck home all day today studying (after we went grocery shopping). Not too terrible, though, it could be a lot worse. At least the worst exam is over for the time being.
Also, today, I decided to go ahead and pre-order the Windwaker special edition Wii U. It comes out in a few weeks, and it is for a limited time. I REALLY wanted it and was waiting for the perfect time to get a Wii U. Now seems to be it, so I'm going for it, even though it is $300. So, I'm pumped for that!
Anyway, need to get back to studying! I really don't feel like doing anything else today, but tomorrow is a busy day as well, and then exams on Tuesday and wednesday. Plus possibly a quiz one of those days and one on friday, wow!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
First week!
I can officially say I have survived week one of vet school. It's been a crazy long week, but looking back, it went by so fast!
The first day was nothing to worry about, no labs or anything, thankfully. Just lectures with some housekeeping. Then, every day after that, we had 3 hour anatomy labs... not so fun, at least what we are doing right now. It is pretty dull to me, though important (muscles, nerves, vessels of the thoracic limb). Somehow, we had to have it 4 days last week and then every week on we have it 3 days a week. What a way to start off. Now, if only I can figure out a good way to get the anatomy stench out of my hair!
Microanatomy is really boring. The lecturer we have right now... well, he is right after lunch and I basically could not keep my eyes open to save my life on Thursday. And, I apparently cannot stare into a microscope very long until I start getting a headache. I had a headache every day this week (minus Saturday). It really sucks to have borderline migraines when starting your first week of class. Today, I started to wear my glasses again, though I don't like to, I am hoping they will help with that. If not, I'm not sure what else to do at the moment besides just shoveling in excedrin every day. My glasses are over 4 years old, so I really need to go see another eye doctor at some point.
Other that those things, I'm really enjoying things we are learning about! It is hard to adjust being in class from basically 8 or 9 until five at night and then coming home and reviewing all the things you learned that day for another 3 or 4 hours. So, yeah, we basically have no life. But, I came in knowing this was how it was going to be, so not a shocker there. Just an adjustment.
Also, this week was pretty hellacious because my pup, Beamer, wasn't doing right. I took him in 3 different times over the course of a week and we still have no idea whats going on with him, but he seems to be back to his normal self, thankfully, for the moment.
Today, I studied on and off until about 3pm and I called it quits. I studied a lot yesterday as well, so I think I'll be alright for this coming week. We have 3 quizzes at the end of the week. We had our first quiz on Friday in anatomy and it was super easy (I apparently just cannot spell a certain word... OH WELL). I still got a 90% on it, so that's a good way to start the year.
I'll try to update when I can, but I know it won't be weekly at this point. Maybe only when I have interesting things to talk about.
The first day was nothing to worry about, no labs or anything, thankfully. Just lectures with some housekeeping. Then, every day after that, we had 3 hour anatomy labs... not so fun, at least what we are doing right now. It is pretty dull to me, though important (muscles, nerves, vessels of the thoracic limb). Somehow, we had to have it 4 days last week and then every week on we have it 3 days a week. What a way to start off. Now, if only I can figure out a good way to get the anatomy stench out of my hair!
Microanatomy is really boring. The lecturer we have right now... well, he is right after lunch and I basically could not keep my eyes open to save my life on Thursday. And, I apparently cannot stare into a microscope very long until I start getting a headache. I had a headache every day this week (minus Saturday). It really sucks to have borderline migraines when starting your first week of class. Today, I started to wear my glasses again, though I don't like to, I am hoping they will help with that. If not, I'm not sure what else to do at the moment besides just shoveling in excedrin every day. My glasses are over 4 years old, so I really need to go see another eye doctor at some point.
Other that those things, I'm really enjoying things we are learning about! It is hard to adjust being in class from basically 8 or 9 until five at night and then coming home and reviewing all the things you learned that day for another 3 or 4 hours. So, yeah, we basically have no life. But, I came in knowing this was how it was going to be, so not a shocker there. Just an adjustment.
Also, this week was pretty hellacious because my pup, Beamer, wasn't doing right. I took him in 3 different times over the course of a week and we still have no idea whats going on with him, but he seems to be back to his normal self, thankfully, for the moment.
Today, I studied on and off until about 3pm and I called it quits. I studied a lot yesterday as well, so I think I'll be alright for this coming week. We have 3 quizzes at the end of the week. We had our first quiz on Friday in anatomy and it was super easy (I apparently just cannot spell a certain word... OH WELL). I still got a 90% on it, so that's a good way to start the year.
I'll try to update when I can, but I know it won't be weekly at this point. Maybe only when I have interesting things to talk about.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
First day of class tomorrow
Well, I'm writing tonight for multiple reasons- the main thing being is that I start my first day of veterinary school tomorrow. I have so many emotions tonight, I'm not sure to be excited, nervous, anxious, scared, etc. There are just so many things to think about; but, I have dreamed of this for many years so I am pumped to finally begin a new journey in my life with 119 other classmates.
My roommates have been fantastic- I really could not ask for better people to live with. They held me up yesterday as I broke down in front of them. The past day or two has been an emotional roller-coaster for me. Beamer has not been right and I get worried thinking the of the worst possible situations. So, I had quite a few good cries and I'm feeling better about him today. I took him to the vet school and they basically told me to wait and bring him back during the week if he hasn't improved. We'll see how he does. Yesterday he was very lethargic (among other things going on) but today he did seem brighter, but still not his usual self.
But, that's not something I want to get into at the moment. I want to focus on my first day of class and doing well with keeping up with everything. Today was a good day because I put up a lot of my posters from comic-con. All except the one I have to order a frame for because it is a strange size. I'm super excited to finally have these up so I can look at them. They are all really gorgeous (though, one I will have to move to another place).
But, here I am rambling, so I will try to update this about once a week if I can. We will see how it goes with classes. I'm sure by the end of the week, I'll be an emotional wreck again (we already have our first quiz on Friday in anatomy).
My roommates have been fantastic- I really could not ask for better people to live with. They held me up yesterday as I broke down in front of them. The past day or two has been an emotional roller-coaster for me. Beamer has not been right and I get worried thinking the of the worst possible situations. So, I had quite a few good cries and I'm feeling better about him today. I took him to the vet school and they basically told me to wait and bring him back during the week if he hasn't improved. We'll see how he does. Yesterday he was very lethargic (among other things going on) but today he did seem brighter, but still not his usual self.
But, that's not something I want to get into at the moment. I want to focus on my first day of class and doing well with keeping up with everything. Today was a good day because I put up a lot of my posters from comic-con. All except the one I have to order a frame for because it is a strange size. I'm super excited to finally have these up so I can look at them. They are all really gorgeous (though, one I will have to move to another place).
But, here I am rambling, so I will try to update this about once a week if I can. We will see how it goes with classes. I'm sure by the end of the week, I'll be an emotional wreck again (we already have our first quiz on Friday in anatomy).
Friday, August 16, 2013
Vet school is just around the corner
Well, it has been almost 2 weeks since the last time I updated. Not much had been going on, honestly, until I went to VET orientation a few days ago. That was pretty fantastic! I really wasn't that pumped for it since I really don't like meeting new people or doing team exercises. But, I have to say, I had a lot of fun. Everyone in my class has been so nice and wonderful, it is a great change of pace. My group was great (notorious narwhals!) And hopefully I've made a foundation for some great friends. I'm not a very outgoing person and I'm pretty quiet, so it was a bit outside my comfort zone, as they kept calling it, for me to get up and talk and meet new people. I'm glad I did and I'd do it all over again. I think I can say that both my two roomies and I are worn out from the past few days. They definitely filled up our entire day from 7:30am to about 10:30pm with activities together. It is nice to be home and have some alone time (and to see Beamer boy, of course).
Not much else to update until classes start- though I did order an iPad. Beamer also seems to not be feeling so well today. I hope he will be back to himself tomorrow (hopefully it was just because I was gone). Also, it seems that it won't be working out (relationship wise) with the girl I've been talking to. She and I really didn't have any 'butterflies' when we kissed. But, I still hope we can become great friends! It is going to be great to have someone outside of the veterinary school to talk to... to escape from there every once in a while.
Lastly, I'm taking Beamer to the vet today. He's been licking his chops ever since I got home from VET almost non-stop and he has been licking his right front paw a lot. I'm not sure what's going on, but with class starting and us going into the weekend, I'm not taking any chances. I watched him yesterday but he is not any better. Besides, I do need to still establish a vet in the area and find him someone who can do his lifetime study exam and bloodwork.
Not much else to update until classes start- though I did order an iPad. Beamer also seems to not be feeling so well today. I hope he will be back to himself tomorrow (hopefully it was just because I was gone). Also, it seems that it won't be working out (relationship wise) with the girl I've been talking to. She and I really didn't have any 'butterflies' when we kissed. But, I still hope we can become great friends! It is going to be great to have someone outside of the veterinary school to talk to... to escape from there every once in a while.
Lastly, I'm taking Beamer to the vet today. He's been licking his chops ever since I got home from VET almost non-stop and he has been licking his right front paw a lot. I'm not sure what's going on, but with class starting and us going into the weekend, I'm not taking any chances. I watched him yesterday but he is not any better. Besides, I do need to still establish a vet in the area and find him someone who can do his lifetime study exam and bloodwork.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Great past two days
As some of you might be aware, I've been posting about an amazing girl I've been talking to for a while. We met online back in April. I was still in Virginia, while she was in Missouri. I wanted to first get to know some people out here before I moved, but this I had hoped would turn into more. I've never been with another woman before, so this is all new territory for me.
We finally met for the first time in person, yesterday. We have been texting multiple times a day before that and I was already falling for her before I even met her. We meet at a noodle place downtown and sit and chat for while. We go and order her food and without a second thought she buys me lunch. After we finished, we walked around the downtown area. She showed me quite a few key places that I would need to know in Columbia. We walk buy an awesome video game store with all the retro things in it. VERY dangerous for me. I do actually end up buying a PS2 controller since I did need one (my sister gave me her old one she hasn't used that she got from an old boyfriend).
More walking and we end up in a small park off of the side of campus. We sit on a bridge over what used to be a creek with almost no water in it and talk more. I couldn't even tell you what we talked about this entire time, but I was definitely having a good time and hoped she was, too. Then we end up in a cute little cafe and get some drinks. I buy this time; iced tea for me and coffee for her.
Since our meters are about to run out (after 2 hours at this point) we both drive to the mall and look around there, of course chatting some more. Then we finally end up back at my place- my roomie is home and they meet. Beamer is finally introduced and he had to show her his toys. Lastly, we drive up the street to a nice park nearby with Beamer and walk around the pond. We stopped and played some fetch in the tennis court and then watched some guys play. Once we are back at my place again, she has to go (understandable, since it had been an almost 6 hour date!) It didn't feel that long at all and I had such a great time. A quick hug and she is on her way home.
Of course, she 'accidentally' left her water bottle in my room. She just said that she will just have to come by and get it the next day. Well, that is exactly what happened and she was over here at 10am this morning before she had to be at work at 12. We just laid in my bed and cuddled. Eventually holding hands and laying a bit on each other. Of course, there was Beamer right in the middle of us to begin with, being a buzz-kill. But it all worked out fine- I did imagine it being a little strange the first time with this sort of thing, but you know, it wasn't in the least bit. She is super sweet, nice, caring, cute, funny... everything you could ever want. She says that she will keep things as slow as I need to go, but I honestly want to just take the plunge now and go all out. It has been way too long.
So, maybe a bit TMI for some people, but I don't even care. I am hopefully seeing her again on Sunday after my dad leaves that morning for the airport! I could hardly make it just overnight (I slept awful last night) how am I going to make it almost 2 days!?
We finally met for the first time in person, yesterday. We have been texting multiple times a day before that and I was already falling for her before I even met her. We meet at a noodle place downtown and sit and chat for while. We go and order her food and without a second thought she buys me lunch. After we finished, we walked around the downtown area. She showed me quite a few key places that I would need to know in Columbia. We walk buy an awesome video game store with all the retro things in it. VERY dangerous for me. I do actually end up buying a PS2 controller since I did need one (my sister gave me her old one she hasn't used that she got from an old boyfriend).
More walking and we end up in a small park off of the side of campus. We sit on a bridge over what used to be a creek with almost no water in it and talk more. I couldn't even tell you what we talked about this entire time, but I was definitely having a good time and hoped she was, too. Then we end up in a cute little cafe and get some drinks. I buy this time; iced tea for me and coffee for her.
Since our meters are about to run out (after 2 hours at this point) we both drive to the mall and look around there, of course chatting some more. Then we finally end up back at my place- my roomie is home and they meet. Beamer is finally introduced and he had to show her his toys. Lastly, we drive up the street to a nice park nearby with Beamer and walk around the pond. We stopped and played some fetch in the tennis court and then watched some guys play. Once we are back at my place again, she has to go (understandable, since it had been an almost 6 hour date!) It didn't feel that long at all and I had such a great time. A quick hug and she is on her way home.
Of course, she 'accidentally' left her water bottle in my room. She just said that she will just have to come by and get it the next day. Well, that is exactly what happened and she was over here at 10am this morning before she had to be at work at 12. We just laid in my bed and cuddled. Eventually holding hands and laying a bit on each other. Of course, there was Beamer right in the middle of us to begin with, being a buzz-kill. But it all worked out fine- I did imagine it being a little strange the first time with this sort of thing, but you know, it wasn't in the least bit. She is super sweet, nice, caring, cute, funny... everything you could ever want. She says that she will keep things as slow as I need to go, but I honestly want to just take the plunge now and go all out. It has been way too long.
So, maybe a bit TMI for some people, but I don't even care. I am hopefully seeing her again on Sunday after my dad leaves that morning for the airport! I could hardly make it just overnight (I slept awful last night) how am I going to make it almost 2 days!?
Thursday, August 1, 2013
The epic move
Well, I've been in Columbia for 4 days now. Seems like just yesterday I was still at home, everything normal like it should be. I haven't updated so far just because I've been so busy unpacking and getting things together. I'm going to recant the entire trip here so you all know how it went (all 3 of my followers!)
Late Friday night, we started to pack the truck, tetris style (is there any other way?) after mom had family/friends over to the house. It was a nice, small party with my grandparents, my great grandmother (her husband is currently in the hospital... probable cancer... so I did visit him that day. He is being moved to a nursing home for the time being) and also two long-time friends. We had some good food, opened some gifts, and said our goodbyes.
Saturday, I went to my dad's for his party. They had it at Great Falls park, a place I'd never been. Lots of traffic to get in, but it was a beautiful place. My grandmother and her husband were there, grandfather, aunt, uncle, cousins, step-mom, her friend, and of course my dad. It was a good party, we went to see the falls and then it came to a close after being rained out (literal downpour). It was still fun; Beamer had a good time, too, and met some new friends. After that, I went back to my dad's for a few hours and just chatted. I said my goodbyes again and then went home to finish packing the truck and get a few last minute things together.
Sunday was the big day- woke up a bit before 7 to shower and grab last last minute things together. Got Beamer squared away in the car with his crate and off we went at about 8am. Mom was in the truck with her fiancee, who was determined to drive the truck the entire way. I was driving my car with Beamer boy. We had a 14 hour trip ahead of us. It actually went as well as I think it could have gone (minus men having to stop and pee too many times on a trip... wow!) We stopped at b-dubs in Ohio for lunch and ate outside since we had Beamer. Stopped at McDonalds for dinner since we needed something quick in Illinois. We finally made it to St. Louis after the sun had set and still had a good 2 hours to go. We stopped about 20 minutes from Columbia at a Holiday Inn Express for the night. It was about midnight (but we also had gained an hour, so we had been on the road for almost 17 hours. I tell you, men are awful travelers). We were so beat after that, everyone passed out as soon as we got there. I also want to note that Beamer did SO well with the trip. I did have to drug him with Benadryl every 6 hours or so, but he did so much better than I expected. He isn't the best car traveler (he pants and paces) so I was pretty worried about this long trip.
The next day we got up and finished the short drive to Columbia. Got to the place at around 10:30 and started unpacking. My first roomie was already here and unpacked. She helped get everything in. We organized my room for a good part of the day and then went out to Walmart to get a few things we needed.
We did see the house when we came down in April for the open-house. They said the road would be paved this summer, but it wasn't when we got here. And let me just say, this road is AWFUL it is filled with potholes beyond belief. That is probably the biggest complaint we have with it. We talked to the guy in charge who came over and he said it is going to be paved in September. We will see. Also, the washer and dryer we requested wasn't here. The guy told us he had no idea we wanted one (we've not been talking to him, but someone else about the place this whole time). Apparently he had no idea my roomie was moving in so early, either. We think something happened with the girl we talked with as she is apparently on medical leave and I don't think she will be coming back... But, all is well with the washer situation as we had brand new ones from Lowes delivered this morning! My last complaint with this place is that the backyard is full of junk. We need to get them to clean it up since we will be having two dogs living here. Beamer doesn't really like the backyard very much; you can tell when he walks in it. It isn't a large backyard, but it is nice just to have a place to let him out to potty quickly if needed. One of the best things about this place is our location. We are SO close to food, grocery stores, walmart... anything we need! There is even a vet clinic about 3 doors down from us that I'll be looking into.
That night, we went out for mexican and margaritas at a great place we found! They have margarita specials almost every night (of course except for the day we were there). Came back home and crashed after that.
Tuesday we did some more work in my room. A VM-2 gave us a tour of the school (he was super nice and came out on his lunch break to do it). Got a few more inside tips. Then we walked around campus with Beamer a little bit. After that, more errands like trying to find some white shirts, a gate for the kitchen, frames for some posters (that was unsuccessful), and finally groceries. It was pretty late after that was done, and mom made spaghetti for dinner here. We went out to a place called Andy's for ice cream that night (really good custard!) that is close to our place.
The next day, Mom and her fiancee were leaving. Mom drove to the airport in St. Louis and we stopped at a chick-fil-a (since there are no CFA's in Columbia!) on the way there for lunch. Very sad goodbye there... Mom, of course, was crying. I was teary, but was keeping it together. The good thing is that I'll be seeing her in October for her wedding. I drove back home pretty upset. I knew that it would be hard since mom and I are so close. I hate being so far away from home, and especially her. We talk at least once daily, if not more. They made it home safely (and on time from their flight, surprisingly, since it was United). I didn't do much of anything else yesterday. I was pretty upset and didn't feel up for much of anything. I did end up playing a bit more of Mass Effect 2 last night before bed. I also made tacos for dinner last night, delicious!
Today, I have a good amount of things to get done. I took Beamer on a quick walk throughout the neighborhood, which went better than I expected! It isn't the best looking place and seems a bit sketchy at times, but all seemed well on our walk. I also am finally meeting the girl I've been talking to since April today! We are getting lunch at 1pm at Noodles and Company, which I need to find. I am pretty excited for that. I also have some errands to run later.
Lastly, my dad will be here tomorrow evening. He is going to be visiting for the weekend, so it will be good to see a familiar face. So, I think that is all for now. I'm sure I forgot some things, but I will have more to post later. Once I get all my posters up and I'm happy with my room, I will be posting pictures.
Late Friday night, we started to pack the truck, tetris style (is there any other way?) after mom had family/friends over to the house. It was a nice, small party with my grandparents, my great grandmother (her husband is currently in the hospital... probable cancer... so I did visit him that day. He is being moved to a nursing home for the time being) and also two long-time friends. We had some good food, opened some gifts, and said our goodbyes.
Saturday, I went to my dad's for his party. They had it at Great Falls park, a place I'd never been. Lots of traffic to get in, but it was a beautiful place. My grandmother and her husband were there, grandfather, aunt, uncle, cousins, step-mom, her friend, and of course my dad. It was a good party, we went to see the falls and then it came to a close after being rained out (literal downpour). It was still fun; Beamer had a good time, too, and met some new friends. After that, I went back to my dad's for a few hours and just chatted. I said my goodbyes again and then went home to finish packing the truck and get a few last minute things together.
Sunday was the big day- woke up a bit before 7 to shower and grab last last minute things together. Got Beamer squared away in the car with his crate and off we went at about 8am. Mom was in the truck with her fiancee, who was determined to drive the truck the entire way. I was driving my car with Beamer boy. We had a 14 hour trip ahead of us. It actually went as well as I think it could have gone (minus men having to stop and pee too many times on a trip... wow!) We stopped at b-dubs in Ohio for lunch and ate outside since we had Beamer. Stopped at McDonalds for dinner since we needed something quick in Illinois. We finally made it to St. Louis after the sun had set and still had a good 2 hours to go. We stopped about 20 minutes from Columbia at a Holiday Inn Express for the night. It was about midnight (but we also had gained an hour, so we had been on the road for almost 17 hours. I tell you, men are awful travelers). We were so beat after that, everyone passed out as soon as we got there. I also want to note that Beamer did SO well with the trip. I did have to drug him with Benadryl every 6 hours or so, but he did so much better than I expected. He isn't the best car traveler (he pants and paces) so I was pretty worried about this long trip.
The next day we got up and finished the short drive to Columbia. Got to the place at around 10:30 and started unpacking. My first roomie was already here and unpacked. She helped get everything in. We organized my room for a good part of the day and then went out to Walmart to get a few things we needed.
We did see the house when we came down in April for the open-house. They said the road would be paved this summer, but it wasn't when we got here. And let me just say, this road is AWFUL it is filled with potholes beyond belief. That is probably the biggest complaint we have with it. We talked to the guy in charge who came over and he said it is going to be paved in September. We will see. Also, the washer and dryer we requested wasn't here. The guy told us he had no idea we wanted one (we've not been talking to him, but someone else about the place this whole time). Apparently he had no idea my roomie was moving in so early, either. We think something happened with the girl we talked with as she is apparently on medical leave and I don't think she will be coming back... But, all is well with the washer situation as we had brand new ones from Lowes delivered this morning! My last complaint with this place is that the backyard is full of junk. We need to get them to clean it up since we will be having two dogs living here. Beamer doesn't really like the backyard very much; you can tell when he walks in it. It isn't a large backyard, but it is nice just to have a place to let him out to potty quickly if needed. One of the best things about this place is our location. We are SO close to food, grocery stores, walmart... anything we need! There is even a vet clinic about 3 doors down from us that I'll be looking into.
That night, we went out for mexican and margaritas at a great place we found! They have margarita specials almost every night (of course except for the day we were there). Came back home and crashed after that.
Tuesday we did some more work in my room. A VM-2 gave us a tour of the school (he was super nice and came out on his lunch break to do it). Got a few more inside tips. Then we walked around campus with Beamer a little bit. After that, more errands like trying to find some white shirts, a gate for the kitchen, frames for some posters (that was unsuccessful), and finally groceries. It was pretty late after that was done, and mom made spaghetti for dinner here. We went out to a place called Andy's for ice cream that night (really good custard!) that is close to our place.
The next day, Mom and her fiancee were leaving. Mom drove to the airport in St. Louis and we stopped at a chick-fil-a (since there are no CFA's in Columbia!) on the way there for lunch. Very sad goodbye there... Mom, of course, was crying. I was teary, but was keeping it together. The good thing is that I'll be seeing her in October for her wedding. I drove back home pretty upset. I knew that it would be hard since mom and I are so close. I hate being so far away from home, and especially her. We talk at least once daily, if not more. They made it home safely (and on time from their flight, surprisingly, since it was United). I didn't do much of anything else yesterday. I was pretty upset and didn't feel up for much of anything. I did end up playing a bit more of Mass Effect 2 last night before bed. I also made tacos for dinner last night, delicious!
Today, I have a good amount of things to get done. I took Beamer on a quick walk throughout the neighborhood, which went better than I expected! It isn't the best looking place and seems a bit sketchy at times, but all seemed well on our walk. I also am finally meeting the girl I've been talking to since April today! We are getting lunch at 1pm at Noodles and Company, which I need to find. I am pretty excited for that. I also have some errands to run later.
Lastly, my dad will be here tomorrow evening. He is going to be visiting for the weekend, so it will be good to see a familiar face. So, I think that is all for now. I'm sure I forgot some things, but I will have more to post later. Once I get all my posters up and I'm happy with my room, I will be posting pictures.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Final thoughts before the move
Well, it has finally come. In the morning we are rolling out of here with Beamer and I in my car and my mom with her fiancee in the uhaul. It's been an emotional day- I mostly spent the entire day out with my dad and his side of the family. We went to Great Falls park, which was very beautiful and had a nice picnic. We did end up getting rained out, which stunk, but we had a good time (and Beamer did, too! He is currently passed out at my feet in bed as I write this). I didn't get home until almost 7pm and I still had a lot of stuff to do packing wise and getting last minute things together.
The truck is basically fully packed. I still have a hard time believing I won't be back until Christmas. At least in October, I'm planning on seeing some of my family again since I will hopefully be attending my mom's wedding in Myrtle Beach. Crazy to think that besides that, I won't physically see any of them until after finals during winter break.
I'm not quite sure I'm ready to embark on this journey, but is anyone truly ever ready for things like this? I guess there is one thing I can say is that I am making this entire journey with one of my best buds. He's been by my side constantly and I honestly don't think I could do it without him. He is one stable thing in my life and I definitely would call him my heart dog. Beamer boy, you've helped me through good times and bad, and I really thank you for every moment you've been together with me. A heart dog isn't something you can describe, it is just a feeling you have in your heart. You just know that they are extra special to you with a inseparable bond. I'm glad I will be making this journey with him by my side every step of the way. Thank you for everything, Beamer boy. I could not do this without you. <3
The truck is basically fully packed. I still have a hard time believing I won't be back until Christmas. At least in October, I'm planning on seeing some of my family again since I will hopefully be attending my mom's wedding in Myrtle Beach. Crazy to think that besides that, I won't physically see any of them until after finals during winter break.
I'm not quite sure I'm ready to embark on this journey, but is anyone truly ever ready for things like this? I guess there is one thing I can say is that I am making this entire journey with one of my best buds. He's been by my side constantly and I honestly don't think I could do it without him. He is one stable thing in my life and I definitely would call him my heart dog. Beamer boy, you've helped me through good times and bad, and I really thank you for every moment you've been together with me. A heart dog isn't something you can describe, it is just a feeling you have in your heart. You just know that they are extra special to you with a inseparable bond. I'm glad I will be making this journey with him by my side every step of the way. Thank you for everything, Beamer boy. I could not do this without you. <3
Friday, July 26, 2013
The final countdown
I'm typing this as my second to last day in Virginia is coming to a close. Today is the day that it really did finally hit me that I'm moving. A little late is better than never, I suppose. I guess it also doesn't help that yesterday I had a pretty bad day with one of my best friends (aka getting in an argument). I hope that things end up back to normal between us. But, not something I really want to go into at the moment.
But yeah, it really has come down on me hard today. I've been on the verge of tears a few times just for random reasons. I had to go to the bank and get this debit card mess cleaned up a bit (fraud on my old one, and the new one never came... so now I'm kind of stuck). Hopefully that new card will get to my new address next week. There are no Wells Fargo in the state of Missouri, so it's not like I can just go down to the bank anymore. I also stopped by work to say bye to everyone, as much as it pained me to do it since they didn't really do much for me in terms of a goodbye. I'm still bitter about it, but a few of them there I have become really close to, so it was good to see them before I left. It won't be until December that I see them again.
Also, Wednesday evening, one of the doctor's I work with did a photo shoot of Beamer and I out at Blandy farm (beautiful place). I saw some of the pictures and they are really gorgeous! I can't wait to see them all. I'm so glad she was able to do those for me and very grateful to her.
Mom had her going away party for me today, but it was mostly a family gathering, which was fine. I got a few wonderful gifts and a bit of cash to get me through when my loans come in. And, we packed a good amount of the truck tonight as well (that we picked up earlier today). Tomorrow, I am going to my dad's going away party at Great Falls park to see that side of the family. Then back here to pack the rest of the stuff in the moving truck. Sunday morning we begin our 14 hour adventure out to Missouri. I'm not quite sure I'm ready for this...
But yeah, it really has come down on me hard today. I've been on the verge of tears a few times just for random reasons. I had to go to the bank and get this debit card mess cleaned up a bit (fraud on my old one, and the new one never came... so now I'm kind of stuck). Hopefully that new card will get to my new address next week. There are no Wells Fargo in the state of Missouri, so it's not like I can just go down to the bank anymore. I also stopped by work to say bye to everyone, as much as it pained me to do it since they didn't really do much for me in terms of a goodbye. I'm still bitter about it, but a few of them there I have become really close to, so it was good to see them before I left. It won't be until December that I see them again.
Also, Wednesday evening, one of the doctor's I work with did a photo shoot of Beamer and I out at Blandy farm (beautiful place). I saw some of the pictures and they are really gorgeous! I can't wait to see them all. I'm so glad she was able to do those for me and very grateful to her.
Mom had her going away party for me today, but it was mostly a family gathering, which was fine. I got a few wonderful gifts and a bit of cash to get me through when my loans come in. And, we packed a good amount of the truck tonight as well (that we picked up earlier today). Tomorrow, I am going to my dad's going away party at Great Falls park to see that side of the family. Then back here to pack the rest of the stuff in the moving truck. Sunday morning we begin our 14 hour adventure out to Missouri. I'm not quite sure I'm ready for this...
Monday, July 22, 2013
My Comic-con experience
I feel like I can finally breathe again... what a crazy (but amazing) past few days. I'll first say that this wasn't my very first con. I had been to Celebration V, a Star Wars convention, a few years ago. It was a large convention, but not nearly as large as SDCC (I don't think any other con can rival this one). So, let me start from the beginning.
Tuesday was rough, as many of you know from facebook and reading my blog. Beamer was not doing well and I was antsy about leaving. But, I packed my things and left for my dad's that night. He lives very close to the airport, so I am definitely glad that either dad or my step-mom to take me if needed. I woke up Wednesday morning at 5am, quickly showered, and my step-mom dropped me off. My flight was at 8am or so and everything went smoothly. I think almost the entire plane was bound for SDCC.
I arrived in San Diego about 10 pacific time. Waited just a little bit to meet one of my best friends out there (who's plane got in about 10:30). I was so excited to see her and experience on this trip together. We took a taxi to our amazing hotel, which we were lucky enough to have RIGHT next to the convention center (that one of our roomies got via the lottery system.) It was a Marriot, and the first thing I spotted when we walked into the hotel was the Windwaker- King of Red Lions life size model that was at E3. Needless to say, I was even more excited. It was located right outside the Nintendo Gaming Lounge, which I'll talk about later.
After checking in early (I'm so glad they let us), we went to find some food since we were both starving and had been up super early. We found a subway and chowed on some food while deciding what to do next. We went back to our hotel for a nap afterwards. Then woke up for dinner with one of my friend's friends from SDCC last year. We went to a great Irish pub and the food was so good and filling. Finally, back to the hotel once more for sleep for the night since it was going to be a long 4 days.
The first day of Comic-con had finally come at last. I got up about 7am, showered, and then headed for the convention center. I had no plans that day except to spend it in the exhibition hall. I am so glad I had a full entire day in there. The place is huge and there is no way to describe it. My first plan was to go to the Dark Horse booth and get the SDCC exclusive Bronze Normandy SR1 from Mass Effect. Only 300 were made and I had to have one. I attempted to get in line (after it was cut off numerous times) and finally waited for a total of about an hour and a half. I don't remember exactly where I went from after that for everything, but I know I was at the Nick booth early on to see all the Korra things. I bought a limited edition print, the LoK Soundtrack, a Korra shirt, and a Naga plushie that I was SO lucky to get. They guy at the Nick booth could tell I loved Korra and they all appeared to be sold out at the moment. But, he managed to sneak one for me (and he apparently got really reamed out for it) but I am very grateful to him! I wish I had gotten the Pabu one still, but I can get that one later. I also went back to the Dark Horse booth a bit later for their non-exclusive section and bought the Korra art book and The Search part 2. I did buy quite a few posters (some are gifts) and some other art things. I got a really gorgeous Star Fox poster that is Japanese style I really really wanted. I also got 2 Mass Effect shirts. My friend got me a really beautiful Totoro plushie which I'm in love with. I got a Stormtrooper bobblehead and Dany figure from the Funko/Pop figures. And of course, lots of free things.
After spending the whole day in the exhibit hall, I still didn't get through the entire thing. I saved that for Sunday and I met up with my friend to camp out for Hall H the next day. I camped out in the Hall H line while she camped out in the everything else line for a chance to meet the cast of Game of Thrones, which she actually did get (very happy for her!) I met some great people to talk with during the night and only got about 3 hours of sleep. There was a party going on in Petco park for a good portion of the night right next door. But, oh well, sleep is not very important at Comic-con and expect to get very little of it.
Our waiting did pay off as we were in the front section of Hall H. We saw a panel on At World's End (a follow up to the other two movies of Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz). Looks great, though I haven't seen the other two movies yet. Then it was a Veronica Mars panel which I didn't care much about. Then Kick Ass 2 (looks amazing!) and Riddick. Vin diesel made an appearance and he honestly looked/acted/sounded like he was high. Finally after that we got to see The Walking Dead panel (one I was there for!) The panel was great and the trailer was even more amazing! Most of the cast made an appearance and even Norman Reedus (Daryl!) I thought he wasn't going to be there, so that was a great surprise as he is my favorite character. The Game of Thrones panel was after TWD and was also great. So many fantastic actors were there- Peter Dinklage (Tyrion!) and Emelia Clark (Dany!) two out of the three of my top characters. The 'In Memoriam' that they played first off was REALLY hilarious at first and then turned out to be a bit depressing. But it showed EVERY character that had been killed off so far. We also got a ticket to turn into the fulfillment room later for some awesome GoT swag (bag, shirt, book, journal... and a few other things!)
Finally after being out of Hall H, we went to the exhibition hall for a bit. My friend had her signing and I wandered a little bit. It was 3pm by that point and we were super tired after only sleeping 3 hours. After her signing we called it a night.
Saturday morning, I woke up at about 4am to get in line for Ballroom 20. They were showing Futurama, The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad and finally True Blood. I really shouldn't have gotten up that early for it since I actually left after Futurama. I didn't feel like being in that room the whole day and I did other fun things (the Futurama panel was great, though! We got to see part of the series finale). I did have to sit through the Once upon a time panel for a little bit and it was really painful to watch. I did leave for most of it to go to the exhibition hall and got some pet yoda ears for Beamer (they were free!) They give you a pass to get out and you have to be back before that panel is over. I booked it back to my hotel really quickly to get my Korra CD and art book for a signing later that day.
I then went to the Dark Horse booth again and they were doing an unscheduled signing with one of the Producers of the new Dragon Age game from Bioware and one of the concept artists with this poster I really wanted! I got in line for that and got 2 posters (they were double sided) signed on each side by them. Next I went back to the Nick booth again to get in line for the Legend of Korra signing from the Track Team and the co-creators of the show, Michael and Bryan. I was so glad to get this signing and meet the composers and creators of one of my favorite shows of all time (hell, I have a tattoo from Avatar... I am dedicated lol). I also got my picture with Bryke (their collective name as they are known). I did go back to the hotel after that since I really wasn't feeling well. Going off of not much sleep and not really having eaten much of anything all day. I tried to take a nap, but couldn't sleep. I managed to eat a few cheesy chips from the restaurant downstairs, but it didn't seem to help. I just basically crashed at about 9pm that night and didn't wake up until 7 the next day.
Sunday was the final day I had in San Diego. I heard that Tom Hiddleston was doing a signing later that day, so I tried to get tickets but didn't (it was a lottery system). I fast walked to the marvel booth but was still very far back in line. It only took 45 minutes out of my day, but at least I can say I tried. I looked a bit more around the exhibit hall and then went to the 501st panel they had. It was a great panel and definitely inspires me more to make my stormtrooper armor and join their group. After, I once again went to the exhibit hall and finally finished going through it. I then went to the Nick booth for the last time to wait in line for the alleged Korra poster giveaway at around 3-4 ('if they had any left' they kept telling us). We missed them on Friday since we were in Hall H all day (and we also missed the Korra panel in Ballroom 20 that day as well. They aired the ENTIRE first episode of Book 2 of legend of Korra. I am so angry, still for missing it, but I don't regret going to TWD and GoT. Comic-con is one of those things where you have to choose the better of the two options and you cannot do everything, unfortunately).
They did have a lot of left over posters so after waiting at least an hour, we got them! I am so happy to have this beautiful poster, it was one of the things I wanted to get from SDCC. My friend and I walked a bit more around the exhibit hall and then we finally called it quits and went back to the hotel. We had both checked our luggage with the bell hop since we had to be out of the room at noon. I picked it up and packed the rest of my suitcase with the things I bought earlier that day. We took a taxi to the airport and grabbed dinner together. We sat talking for a while since we had a long wait for our flights (we got there about 6 and we didn't leave until about 10ish). Saying our last goodbyes, I went through security to wait for my flight. Definitely an emotional goodbye as they always seem to be with my friends now. We only see each other two or three times a year and I won't see her again until Christmas break. I would not change this experience for the world, I had such a great time with a wonderful friend. I just wish more of my friends could have been there!
I am already trying to figure out how I can come back next year. It is going to be tricky since I'll be trying to get my residency for vet school. Summers are only 6 weeks long (July and part of August) and we are only allowed to be out of the state for 2 weeks in the summer just due to the residency issue. I also need to spend time with my family as well, but I would give anything to go to comic-con again, too. I think I'm going to buy my tickets once the pre-sale comes and if for some reason I cannot go, I can just return them. But as my friend says, once you go, you are compelled to go back every year. You just cannot imagine not going to comic-con.
Now I'm finally back home after my flight (it landed at 6am this morning) and I slept a bit at dad's before heading home. Beamer was super excited to see me and I've already unpacked everything. Now the real work begins since my move is on Sunday and I haven't really packed that much with comic-con kind of in the middle of it all. I need to get on it, now, and figure out what all I want and need to bring with me. I have a busy week coming up with everyone wanting to meet before I go and two going away parties. Mom's is on Friday and Dad's is on Saturday.
I think I'll end it here for the night since this is getting really lengthy. Here are just a few pictures.
Tuesday was rough, as many of you know from facebook and reading my blog. Beamer was not doing well and I was antsy about leaving. But, I packed my things and left for my dad's that night. He lives very close to the airport, so I am definitely glad that either dad or my step-mom to take me if needed. I woke up Wednesday morning at 5am, quickly showered, and my step-mom dropped me off. My flight was at 8am or so and everything went smoothly. I think almost the entire plane was bound for SDCC.
I arrived in San Diego about 10 pacific time. Waited just a little bit to meet one of my best friends out there (who's plane got in about 10:30). I was so excited to see her and experience on this trip together. We took a taxi to our amazing hotel, which we were lucky enough to have RIGHT next to the convention center (that one of our roomies got via the lottery system.) It was a Marriot, and the first thing I spotted when we walked into the hotel was the Windwaker- King of Red Lions life size model that was at E3. Needless to say, I was even more excited. It was located right outside the Nintendo Gaming Lounge, which I'll talk about later.
After checking in early (I'm so glad they let us), we went to find some food since we were both starving and had been up super early. We found a subway and chowed on some food while deciding what to do next. We went back to our hotel for a nap afterwards. Then woke up for dinner with one of my friend's friends from SDCC last year. We went to a great Irish pub and the food was so good and filling. Finally, back to the hotel once more for sleep for the night since it was going to be a long 4 days.
The first day of Comic-con had finally come at last. I got up about 7am, showered, and then headed for the convention center. I had no plans that day except to spend it in the exhibition hall. I am so glad I had a full entire day in there. The place is huge and there is no way to describe it. My first plan was to go to the Dark Horse booth and get the SDCC exclusive Bronze Normandy SR1 from Mass Effect. Only 300 were made and I had to have one. I attempted to get in line (after it was cut off numerous times) and finally waited for a total of about an hour and a half. I don't remember exactly where I went from after that for everything, but I know I was at the Nick booth early on to see all the Korra things. I bought a limited edition print, the LoK Soundtrack, a Korra shirt, and a Naga plushie that I was SO lucky to get. They guy at the Nick booth could tell I loved Korra and they all appeared to be sold out at the moment. But, he managed to sneak one for me (and he apparently got really reamed out for it) but I am very grateful to him! I wish I had gotten the Pabu one still, but I can get that one later. I also went back to the Dark Horse booth a bit later for their non-exclusive section and bought the Korra art book and The Search part 2. I did buy quite a few posters (some are gifts) and some other art things. I got a really gorgeous Star Fox poster that is Japanese style I really really wanted. I also got 2 Mass Effect shirts. My friend got me a really beautiful Totoro plushie which I'm in love with. I got a Stormtrooper bobblehead and Dany figure from the Funko/Pop figures. And of course, lots of free things.
After spending the whole day in the exhibit hall, I still didn't get through the entire thing. I saved that for Sunday and I met up with my friend to camp out for Hall H the next day. I camped out in the Hall H line while she camped out in the everything else line for a chance to meet the cast of Game of Thrones, which she actually did get (very happy for her!) I met some great people to talk with during the night and only got about 3 hours of sleep. There was a party going on in Petco park for a good portion of the night right next door. But, oh well, sleep is not very important at Comic-con and expect to get very little of it.
Our waiting did pay off as we were in the front section of Hall H. We saw a panel on At World's End (a follow up to the other two movies of Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz). Looks great, though I haven't seen the other two movies yet. Then it was a Veronica Mars panel which I didn't care much about. Then Kick Ass 2 (looks amazing!) and Riddick. Vin diesel made an appearance and he honestly looked/acted/sounded like he was high. Finally after that we got to see The Walking Dead panel (one I was there for!) The panel was great and the trailer was even more amazing! Most of the cast made an appearance and even Norman Reedus (Daryl!) I thought he wasn't going to be there, so that was a great surprise as he is my favorite character. The Game of Thrones panel was after TWD and was also great. So many fantastic actors were there- Peter Dinklage (Tyrion!) and Emelia Clark (Dany!) two out of the three of my top characters. The 'In Memoriam' that they played first off was REALLY hilarious at first and then turned out to be a bit depressing. But it showed EVERY character that had been killed off so far. We also got a ticket to turn into the fulfillment room later for some awesome GoT swag (bag, shirt, book, journal... and a few other things!)
Finally after being out of Hall H, we went to the exhibition hall for a bit. My friend had her signing and I wandered a little bit. It was 3pm by that point and we were super tired after only sleeping 3 hours. After her signing we called it a night.
Saturday morning, I woke up at about 4am to get in line for Ballroom 20. They were showing Futurama, The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad and finally True Blood. I really shouldn't have gotten up that early for it since I actually left after Futurama. I didn't feel like being in that room the whole day and I did other fun things (the Futurama panel was great, though! We got to see part of the series finale). I did have to sit through the Once upon a time panel for a little bit and it was really painful to watch. I did leave for most of it to go to the exhibition hall and got some pet yoda ears for Beamer (they were free!) They give you a pass to get out and you have to be back before that panel is over. I booked it back to my hotel really quickly to get my Korra CD and art book for a signing later that day.
I then went to the Dark Horse booth again and they were doing an unscheduled signing with one of the Producers of the new Dragon Age game from Bioware and one of the concept artists with this poster I really wanted! I got in line for that and got 2 posters (they were double sided) signed on each side by them. Next I went back to the Nick booth again to get in line for the Legend of Korra signing from the Track Team and the co-creators of the show, Michael and Bryan. I was so glad to get this signing and meet the composers and creators of one of my favorite shows of all time (hell, I have a tattoo from Avatar... I am dedicated lol). I also got my picture with Bryke (their collective name as they are known). I did go back to the hotel after that since I really wasn't feeling well. Going off of not much sleep and not really having eaten much of anything all day. I tried to take a nap, but couldn't sleep. I managed to eat a few cheesy chips from the restaurant downstairs, but it didn't seem to help. I just basically crashed at about 9pm that night and didn't wake up until 7 the next day.
Sunday was the final day I had in San Diego. I heard that Tom Hiddleston was doing a signing later that day, so I tried to get tickets but didn't (it was a lottery system). I fast walked to the marvel booth but was still very far back in line. It only took 45 minutes out of my day, but at least I can say I tried. I looked a bit more around the exhibit hall and then went to the 501st panel they had. It was a great panel and definitely inspires me more to make my stormtrooper armor and join their group. After, I once again went to the exhibit hall and finally finished going through it. I then went to the Nick booth for the last time to wait in line for the alleged Korra poster giveaway at around 3-4 ('if they had any left' they kept telling us). We missed them on Friday since we were in Hall H all day (and we also missed the Korra panel in Ballroom 20 that day as well. They aired the ENTIRE first episode of Book 2 of legend of Korra. I am so angry, still for missing it, but I don't regret going to TWD and GoT. Comic-con is one of those things where you have to choose the better of the two options and you cannot do everything, unfortunately).
They did have a lot of left over posters so after waiting at least an hour, we got them! I am so happy to have this beautiful poster, it was one of the things I wanted to get from SDCC. My friend and I walked a bit more around the exhibit hall and then we finally called it quits and went back to the hotel. We had both checked our luggage with the bell hop since we had to be out of the room at noon. I picked it up and packed the rest of my suitcase with the things I bought earlier that day. We took a taxi to the airport and grabbed dinner together. We sat talking for a while since we had a long wait for our flights (we got there about 6 and we didn't leave until about 10ish). Saying our last goodbyes, I went through security to wait for my flight. Definitely an emotional goodbye as they always seem to be with my friends now. We only see each other two or three times a year and I won't see her again until Christmas break. I would not change this experience for the world, I had such a great time with a wonderful friend. I just wish more of my friends could have been there!
I am already trying to figure out how I can come back next year. It is going to be tricky since I'll be trying to get my residency for vet school. Summers are only 6 weeks long (July and part of August) and we are only allowed to be out of the state for 2 weeks in the summer just due to the residency issue. I also need to spend time with my family as well, but I would give anything to go to comic-con again, too. I think I'm going to buy my tickets once the pre-sale comes and if for some reason I cannot go, I can just return them. But as my friend says, once you go, you are compelled to go back every year. You just cannot imagine not going to comic-con.
Now I'm finally back home after my flight (it landed at 6am this morning) and I slept a bit at dad's before heading home. Beamer was super excited to see me and I've already unpacked everything. Now the real work begins since my move is on Sunday and I haven't really packed that much with comic-con kind of in the middle of it all. I need to get on it, now, and figure out what all I want and need to bring with me. I have a busy week coming up with everyone wanting to meet before I go and two going away parties. Mom's is on Friday and Dad's is on Saturday.
I think I'll end it here for the night since this is getting really lengthy. Here are just a few pictures.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Beamer sick and Comic-con
I just have some time sitting at the airport, so I figured I could go ahead and update my blog. I thought this week couldn't get much worse, but it did. On Monday night, Beamer threw up his dinner and some grass. Didn't think much of it- though Sadie did eat some of it before I could clean it up (our black lab). He was a little lethargic that night and ushered me to bed, which he never does. I was just hoping he would feel better the next morning.
When I woke up yesterday, I could immediately tell he still wasn't his full peppy self. No happy wake ups, he wasn't very excited for his breakfast (I only fed him 1/2 a cup of food). No happy food dance. Sadie also wasn't every enthusiastic to eat, either. We spent the morning on the couch and he slept beside me. When I tried to get him down around 10, he had trouble standing up and using his hind end. He managed to get off the couch only to hold up his right rear leg and then he sat down and refused to get back up. I immediately called the vet to get him in- I was just going to wait and see how he was doing up until this point but his rear end scared the shit of out me.
I took him in and one of the vets just found some abdominal pain- so fast him for 12 hours and they gave him an anti-nausea shot. He was burping a bit that morning. I took him home and then ran a few errands. Came back home and he seemed to not have improved at all. Still having issues with his rear end. I also noticed that Sadie's gums looked pale to me, so of course I was worried. She was moving a bit more sluggish this morning. Back off to the vet I went with both of them.
Sadie's exam was unremarkable, even a quick ultrasound didn't show anything. They could tell Beamer was having trouble getting up and they seemed to think he could have strained something in his rear end or a possible tick-borne disease. Both dogs just had their full panel yearly bloodwork and heartworm/lyme tests last week, so I highly doubted a TBD. But, we put him on Minocycline anyway just in case. I felt that I needed to do something for him. They also talked about his hips, but those were xrayed when he was neutered at 9 months and those looked alright. Plus, I wouldn't think hip dysplasia would have such a quick onset of overnight- it would be more gradual.
I took both of them home for the night. Beamer still looked like he felt bad, but there was nothing else I could do. I would have run bloodwork if I hadn't just done it two weeks ago. And maybe xrays if I knew what exactly we were looking for. Not taking a shot in the dark. A quick ultrasound while we were there showed normal spleen and no foreign body seen. But with 2 dogs acting up, my mind first went to some sort of poison. We called both the neighbors and checked the yard, nothing out of the ordinary.
The hardest part in all of this is that I left for my trip last night. I hate leaving Beamer anyway, but when he is sick it is so hard. I half thought about staying home, but my ticket and everything is non-refundable. Mom is going to be home to watch him, so he has a good caretaker in case he isn't better. She will take him back today for some workups if he hasn't improved. I'm still waiting to hear about him this morning.
It is hard to get excited about my trip when my baby boy is sick, but I'm trying to get pumped. I'm meeting one of my best friends in a few hours and I cannot wait to have a weekend full of nerds like me and meeting new friends. Also, buying gifts for my awesome friends! So many great things to see. I spent the night at my dad's last night since he lives 10 minutes from the airport and my step-mom drove me this morning. I'm sitting in the boarding area just waiting for the moment. Everything appears to be on time for now. I'll update sometime later!
When I woke up yesterday, I could immediately tell he still wasn't his full peppy self. No happy wake ups, he wasn't very excited for his breakfast (I only fed him 1/2 a cup of food). No happy food dance. Sadie also wasn't every enthusiastic to eat, either. We spent the morning on the couch and he slept beside me. When I tried to get him down around 10, he had trouble standing up and using his hind end. He managed to get off the couch only to hold up his right rear leg and then he sat down and refused to get back up. I immediately called the vet to get him in- I was just going to wait and see how he was doing up until this point but his rear end scared the shit of out me.
I took him in and one of the vets just found some abdominal pain- so fast him for 12 hours and they gave him an anti-nausea shot. He was burping a bit that morning. I took him home and then ran a few errands. Came back home and he seemed to not have improved at all. Still having issues with his rear end. I also noticed that Sadie's gums looked pale to me, so of course I was worried. She was moving a bit more sluggish this morning. Back off to the vet I went with both of them.
Sadie's exam was unremarkable, even a quick ultrasound didn't show anything. They could tell Beamer was having trouble getting up and they seemed to think he could have strained something in his rear end or a possible tick-borne disease. Both dogs just had their full panel yearly bloodwork and heartworm/lyme tests last week, so I highly doubted a TBD. But, we put him on Minocycline anyway just in case. I felt that I needed to do something for him. They also talked about his hips, but those were xrayed when he was neutered at 9 months and those looked alright. Plus, I wouldn't think hip dysplasia would have such a quick onset of overnight- it would be more gradual.
I took both of them home for the night. Beamer still looked like he felt bad, but there was nothing else I could do. I would have run bloodwork if I hadn't just done it two weeks ago. And maybe xrays if I knew what exactly we were looking for. Not taking a shot in the dark. A quick ultrasound while we were there showed normal spleen and no foreign body seen. But with 2 dogs acting up, my mind first went to some sort of poison. We called both the neighbors and checked the yard, nothing out of the ordinary.
The hardest part in all of this is that I left for my trip last night. I hate leaving Beamer anyway, but when he is sick it is so hard. I half thought about staying home, but my ticket and everything is non-refundable. Mom is going to be home to watch him, so he has a good caretaker in case he isn't better. She will take him back today for some workups if he hasn't improved. I'm still waiting to hear about him this morning.
It is hard to get excited about my trip when my baby boy is sick, but I'm trying to get pumped. I'm meeting one of my best friends in a few hours and I cannot wait to have a weekend full of nerds like me and meeting new friends. Also, buying gifts for my awesome friends! So many great things to see. I spent the night at my dad's last night since he lives 10 minutes from the airport and my step-mom drove me this morning. I'm sitting in the boarding area just waiting for the moment. Everything appears to be on time for now. I'll update sometime later!
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Bad week to good
Today marks 2 weeks until my move to Missouri. Crazy how it is going so fast but I keep putting off packing. I have done a fair amount, but still have a ways to go. It is also 3 days until I leave for Comic-Con!! It is creeping up fast! I figure once I get back from there, I'll get most of my packing done.
I had my last day of work on Friday, and it was probably the worst day I've had in a while. Work actually went fine. I was the surgery assistant and only worked until 3. But, no one seemed to care that it was my last day. I won't be back home until Christmas and I won't ever be working there again. There was no card, no parting gift, or anything, really. It was really hurtful and I was holding back tears all day once I got home. I felt forgotten, unappreciated, and worthless. I still feel that way even a few days later... I've worked there for almost 6 years (on and off when I was away at school) and full time now for over one year. I learned everything from them and they taught me all the skills I have right now. I am grateful for that, but the work environment has been terrible (management...) I've been an ideal employee... never called in sick, rarely, if ever late. I'm just trying to figure out why no one seemed to care to even get me a card for my last day. It might not have hurt as much if we didn't make a big deal over someone else who left a few months ago with a small food party, card, and everyone pitched in some money, including myself. I guess, I'm just ranting and trying to figure out why... I'm not sure if I ever will. Friday night I basically cried myself to sleep...
Late Friday night, mom came in with a surprise to cheer me up. She said she was going to torture me on the way down to the Jimmy Buffett concert the next day thinking we had lawn seats. But it turns out she got me Orchestra seats as my going away present!! So yesterday, we drove down to VA beach to tailgate before the concert. We stopped at Cheeseburger in Paradise in Fredericksburg for lunch and then had a nice dinner of pasta salad, fruit salad, guacamole, and chicken sausage on the grill complete with 2 margaritas! The concert itself was amazing and we were SO close to the front. I was beat by the end of it and mom somehow managed to drive the 4 hours home while I was passed out asleep. So a bad week turned good, I guess.
I am also still working on my Mass Effect run-through. I am nearing the end of ME2. Just a few more loyalty missions and then to get Legion and then the ending! I hope to finish it up before comic-con so that I just have ME3 to work on once I get back. Still hoping to have that finished by the day I leave, but we will see.
I had my last day of work on Friday, and it was probably the worst day I've had in a while. Work actually went fine. I was the surgery assistant and only worked until 3. But, no one seemed to care that it was my last day. I won't be back home until Christmas and I won't ever be working there again. There was no card, no parting gift, or anything, really. It was really hurtful and I was holding back tears all day once I got home. I felt forgotten, unappreciated, and worthless. I still feel that way even a few days later... I've worked there for almost 6 years (on and off when I was away at school) and full time now for over one year. I learned everything from them and they taught me all the skills I have right now. I am grateful for that, but the work environment has been terrible (management...) I've been an ideal employee... never called in sick, rarely, if ever late. I'm just trying to figure out why no one seemed to care to even get me a card for my last day. It might not have hurt as much if we didn't make a big deal over someone else who left a few months ago with a small food party, card, and everyone pitched in some money, including myself. I guess, I'm just ranting and trying to figure out why... I'm not sure if I ever will. Friday night I basically cried myself to sleep...
Late Friday night, mom came in with a surprise to cheer me up. She said she was going to torture me on the way down to the Jimmy Buffett concert the next day thinking we had lawn seats. But it turns out she got me Orchestra seats as my going away present!! So yesterday, we drove down to VA beach to tailgate before the concert. We stopped at Cheeseburger in Paradise in Fredericksburg for lunch and then had a nice dinner of pasta salad, fruit salad, guacamole, and chicken sausage on the grill complete with 2 margaritas! The concert itself was amazing and we were SO close to the front. I was beat by the end of it and mom somehow managed to drive the 4 hours home while I was passed out asleep. So a bad week turned good, I guess.
I am also still working on my Mass Effect run-through. I am nearing the end of ME2. Just a few more loyalty missions and then to get Legion and then the ending! I hope to finish it up before comic-con so that I just have ME3 to work on once I get back. Still hoping to have that finished by the day I leave, but we will see.
Friday, July 5, 2013
One week left of work
Wow, time keeps flying by and I keep procrastinating on my packing. I have one more week left at work; my last day is next Friday. I do work tomorrow, though, which stinks. But, I'll be glad to get out of there and have my awesome week at Comic-con and then almost another week at home before I leave.
Today, I took 4/5 of the pets in to get their vaccinations up to date. Everyone has a clean bill of health (even our 7 year old labs) except for Cali, one of the kitties. She is only a year old and has somehow managed to break off her lower right canine. So, looks like that is going to have to come out sometime next week before I don't have my discount anymore. I also had Beamer boy in there on Wednesday for bloodwork. Everything came back perfect including his distemper/parvo titer a year later (on a one year vaccine). I'm hoping to vaccinate him the least amount possible since he is a golden retriever. He still got his lepto, lyme, and kennel cough vaccines since he goes everywhere with me. Beamer also has a yeast infection in his paw pads... so dealing with that at the moment. The first sign of allergies, though it could be from him just licking them or his paws staying wet.
Like I said earlier, I am really putting packing off. I really have no motivation to do it and also packing means I am moving, which I want to put off as long as possible. Plus, I still have no idea how much I want to take from my room upstairs. I was hoping to only take a few things, but now I'm not so sure. I think most of my packing is going to be once I get back home from comic con. I'm still nervous, scared, excited, and a hundred other emotions about moving, but it is an all new adventure for me and I have a fantastic woman waiting out there (at least, I am hoping! Fingers crossed!)
Things will soon all fall in place.
Also, yesterday being the 4th, I went to my grandmas for a few hours for some food and fireworks. It was nice to see her and my cousins again. Then I came home and played Mass Effect 2 for quite a few more hours racking up more quests. I'm probably about halfway through the game at this point and then onto Mass Effect 3 (prepare for lots of feels... that game tugs at my emotions too much).
Finally, I have 2 new followers! Yay! Hope you all are enjoying my blog (all 3 of you!) I guess my shameless post on SDN worked. For now, I'm getting off here to play some more Mass Effect 2 tonight.
Today, I took 4/5 of the pets in to get their vaccinations up to date. Everyone has a clean bill of health (even our 7 year old labs) except for Cali, one of the kitties. She is only a year old and has somehow managed to break off her lower right canine. So, looks like that is going to have to come out sometime next week before I don't have my discount anymore. I also had Beamer boy in there on Wednesday for bloodwork. Everything came back perfect including his distemper/parvo titer a year later (on a one year vaccine). I'm hoping to vaccinate him the least amount possible since he is a golden retriever. He still got his lepto, lyme, and kennel cough vaccines since he goes everywhere with me. Beamer also has a yeast infection in his paw pads... so dealing with that at the moment. The first sign of allergies, though it could be from him just licking them or his paws staying wet.
Like I said earlier, I am really putting packing off. I really have no motivation to do it and also packing means I am moving, which I want to put off as long as possible. Plus, I still have no idea how much I want to take from my room upstairs. I was hoping to only take a few things, but now I'm not so sure. I think most of my packing is going to be once I get back home from comic con. I'm still nervous, scared, excited, and a hundred other emotions about moving, but it is an all new adventure for me and I have a fantastic woman waiting out there (at least, I am hoping! Fingers crossed!)
Things will soon all fall in place.
Also, yesterday being the 4th, I went to my grandmas for a few hours for some food and fireworks. It was nice to see her and my cousins again. Then I came home and played Mass Effect 2 for quite a few more hours racking up more quests. I'm probably about halfway through the game at this point and then onto Mass Effect 3 (prepare for lots of feels... that game tugs at my emotions too much).
Finally, I have 2 new followers! Yay! Hope you all are enjoying my blog (all 3 of you!) I guess my shameless post on SDN worked. For now, I'm getting off here to play some more Mass Effect 2 tonight.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Time is slowly creeping away
I can't believe that it is now July- less than one month until my big move. Crazy how time flies. I only have two more weeks left at work (finally, I can't wait to get out of that place). Then the week after that is comic-con, and then finally I'm leaving July 28th, which is a Sunday.
On Saturday, my co-workers and I went to the local Japanese restaurant for a nice dinner. We all had a lot of fun! Last time we did that was in November, so it was good to have one last outing before I left.
I've also been off these past two days, so I started my Mass Effect run-through a few days ago. My goal was to play through all 3 games before I leave, but hopefully I'll finish before comic-con. I finished ME1 this morning (on veteran mode) and started a hardcore run-through of ME2 today. I definitely feel accomplished, at least in the world of Mass Effect.
As far as packing and such, I really haven't done much. I've got about 1 box packed and that's about all I've managed to do. I'm finding it hard to actually figure out what I'm taking with me to Missouri; what I'll need or eventually want. Since I won't be back home until Christmas, I'm really going to have to think hard about everything.
So anyway, that's really all that's going on for now. I've had some ups and downs with friends lately. Had a blast visiting my lovely wives last weekend, and I am still having a really nice time talking to a lovely lady out in Missouri. She is just fantastic and again, I can't wait to meet her. (And, I'm pretty sure I had a dream about her last night that involved some pretty intense kissing/cuddling). It was pretty awesome.
I guess my down would be that one of my best friends since I was young, seems to be growing apart from me. I'm not sure what's going on, but we've hardly talked lately. Maybe it's my impending move, I'm not sure, but I hope we can sort this out.
That's all for tonight, it's 11:30 and I have to be at work at 8 in the morning (ugh!)
On Saturday, my co-workers and I went to the local Japanese restaurant for a nice dinner. We all had a lot of fun! Last time we did that was in November, so it was good to have one last outing before I left.
I've also been off these past two days, so I started my Mass Effect run-through a few days ago. My goal was to play through all 3 games before I leave, but hopefully I'll finish before comic-con. I finished ME1 this morning (on veteran mode) and started a hardcore run-through of ME2 today. I definitely feel accomplished, at least in the world of Mass Effect.
As far as packing and such, I really haven't done much. I've got about 1 box packed and that's about all I've managed to do. I'm finding it hard to actually figure out what I'm taking with me to Missouri; what I'll need or eventually want. Since I won't be back home until Christmas, I'm really going to have to think hard about everything.
So anyway, that's really all that's going on for now. I've had some ups and downs with friends lately. Had a blast visiting my lovely wives last weekend, and I am still having a really nice time talking to a lovely lady out in Missouri. She is just fantastic and again, I can't wait to meet her. (And, I'm pretty sure I had a dream about her last night that involved some pretty intense kissing/cuddling). It was pretty awesome.
I guess my down would be that one of my best friends since I was young, seems to be growing apart from me. I'm not sure what's going on, but we've hardly talked lately. Maybe it's my impending move, I'm not sure, but I hope we can sort this out.
That's all for tonight, it's 11:30 and I have to be at work at 8 in the morning (ugh!)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Great lunch today
Wow, I seem to be on a roll with this blog lately. Today, I had a really fantastic lunch with one of the veterinarians I used to work with for about 5 years. She recently moved to another practice and seems to be enjoying it there. I haven't seen her in over 6 months so it was really nice to catch up. I also considered her one of my mentors in life and she was always there at work for me to answer questions or anything I needed. I miss working with her a lot, but I am glad she is happy where she is at. I went to her house today for lunch, since she is on maternity leave and has two kids (1.5 years old and 2 months). It was just easier for her, which I didn't mind at all. She made some delicious tacos!
I also tolerated her kids pretty well. The newborn wasn't too fussy and her oldest was actually pretty cute playing around with her toys and then eventually my keychain. She was also fascinated with the tattoos on my feet and leg. I stayed over there chatting for about 3 hours, so all in all, a great afternoon!
Tomorrow, I go back to work after having a week off. I am really NOT looking forward to it at all. I've only got about 2 1/2 weeks left to work, but still, I cannot stand to see just one person who makes it miserable. I love my co-workers to death, so that does help some. I only work for 4ish hours tomorrow, so that is alright with me.
That's all for tonight since it is 11:30 (See what one of my wives has done to me?! I never stay up late.) So I'm off to bed for the night.
I also tolerated her kids pretty well. The newborn wasn't too fussy and her oldest was actually pretty cute playing around with her toys and then eventually my keychain. She was also fascinated with the tattoos on my feet and leg. I stayed over there chatting for about 3 hours, so all in all, a great afternoon!
Tomorrow, I go back to work after having a week off. I am really NOT looking forward to it at all. I've only got about 2 1/2 weeks left to work, but still, I cannot stand to see just one person who makes it miserable. I love my co-workers to death, so that does help some. I only work for 4ish hours tomorrow, so that is alright with me.
That's all for tonight since it is 11:30 (See what one of my wives has done to me?! I never stay up late.) So I'm off to bed for the night.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Tonight, I'm posting this for two reasons. First, I wanted to talk about the AMAZING weekend I had with two of my lovely wives and secondly is because I think I really have been talking to someone very special!
Anyway, I had a really fantastic weekend with my friends. Thursday, I arrived pretty late and just relaxed at my one friend's house (my old roomie!) It was great, just like old times back in the dorms complete with video games. The next morning, we watched Star Trek: Into Darkness together and then we went to my other friends house just to hang out for a little bit. We got Johnny Rocket's for lunch and then for dinner, we went out for margarita friday at a mexican restaurant with my roommate's family. Finally, that night, I crashed at my other friend's house.
The next day was a really lazy day and we just chilled at the house until we went to see Monster's U at 8 that night. That was a really great movie and I definitely recommend seeing it!
Sunday was the big day- we went to Busch gardens and we also had one more friend join us. We all had a really fantastic time there. It was a bit hot, but the lines were really pretty short, so we were all glad for that!
Unfortunately, that was the end of my visit. I really only get to see two of my wives really twice a year at this point, though I will be seeing one of them next month at Comic con! Still, I really miss them to bits everyday and all my wives are the best friends anyone could ask for. I am really glad I have them as a support system for everything I've been going through lately. It is going to be even more difficult to see them once I start vet school, but it will all be worth it in the end and I know they will always be there for me.
Enough with the depressing thoughts about not seeing my best friends... I'll be moving in just one month! It is hard to believe that time flies that fast. I have about two and a half weeks of work left, then Comic con (I still can't believe I'm going!) and then just a few days home after that before the big move. I'm excited, scared, nervous, anxious, and full of so many other emotions I can't even describe.
I know that I've mentioned in previous posts that I've been talking with someone who lives out in Missouri. We are still talking on a daily basis and she is just a fantastic person in every way that I can imagine. Tonight, she proved that to me once again by embracing one of my biggest obsessions (Tali, who else?). I have just one more month left until I meet her in person and I cannot wait. She has definitely made these past few months happier with us just texting back and forth.
Well, I think that's all for now. Here is just a picture of me at Busch Gardens on Sunday on the carousel.
Anyway, I had a really fantastic weekend with my friends. Thursday, I arrived pretty late and just relaxed at my one friend's house (my old roomie!) It was great, just like old times back in the dorms complete with video games. The next morning, we watched Star Trek: Into Darkness together and then we went to my other friends house just to hang out for a little bit. We got Johnny Rocket's for lunch and then for dinner, we went out for margarita friday at a mexican restaurant with my roommate's family. Finally, that night, I crashed at my other friend's house.
The next day was a really lazy day and we just chilled at the house until we went to see Monster's U at 8 that night. That was a really great movie and I definitely recommend seeing it!
Sunday was the big day- we went to Busch gardens and we also had one more friend join us. We all had a really fantastic time there. It was a bit hot, but the lines were really pretty short, so we were all glad for that!
Unfortunately, that was the end of my visit. I really only get to see two of my wives really twice a year at this point, though I will be seeing one of them next month at Comic con! Still, I really miss them to bits everyday and all my wives are the best friends anyone could ask for. I am really glad I have them as a support system for everything I've been going through lately. It is going to be even more difficult to see them once I start vet school, but it will all be worth it in the end and I know they will always be there for me.
Enough with the depressing thoughts about not seeing my best friends... I'll be moving in just one month! It is hard to believe that time flies that fast. I have about two and a half weeks of work left, then Comic con (I still can't believe I'm going!) and then just a few days home after that before the big move. I'm excited, scared, nervous, anxious, and full of so many other emotions I can't even describe.
I know that I've mentioned in previous posts that I've been talking with someone who lives out in Missouri. We are still talking on a daily basis and she is just a fantastic person in every way that I can imagine. Tonight, she proved that to me once again by embracing one of my biggest obsessions (Tali, who else?). I have just one more month left until I meet her in person and I cannot wait. She has definitely made these past few months happier with us just texting back and forth.
Well, I think that's all for now. Here is just a picture of me at Busch Gardens on Sunday on the carousel.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Beamer boy Obedience star, work rants, and Comic Con!
Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I have been so super busy I just haven't had the time to sit down and write anything up. A lot has been going on that I do need to update.
First off, we had our last dog trial before I move to Missouri. It was in Fishersville, VA, about an hour and a half drive. Beamer actually did decently in the car! He is usually pretty anxious and pants the entire time. I do have a crate in there (he loves his crate) but eventually even with that he did it. This time, I left the crate unzipped in the front and that seemed to help a lot! Hopefully he will continue to do well like that in the car.
I entered him both days in Novice A Obedience and Rally Advanced A. We only needed one more leg for our Companion Dog (CD) title and two more legs for our Rally Advanced (RA) title. Saturday he was wonderful, even though his 'sitter' appeared to be broken in obedience. But we still managed to get a Q! Not the best performance with a 179, but we earned 4th place and our title! We also got our second Q for our RA title with a score of 77 and first place. He did not jump, which is something that we had been working on, which was a bit disappointing, but he did great otherwise. He didn't even look at the food bowls with treats in them!
Sunday, Novice A was a disaster! What can I expect from my goofy 2 year old boy? His off-leash heeling was basically non-existent, which earned us a NQ. Not that it mattered, since we got our title the day before. His sitter was once again broken... not sure what his problem was! We even practiced it beforehand. We also would have NQ'd anyway because he layed down on the long sit... goofball. Oh well. The good news is that we earned our RA title that day with a score of 85! AND Beamer boy jumped that day!!! I was very proud! He actually was a bit too excited to jump since he kept going over to it and staring at me 'can I jump yet?' Goofy boy...
All in all, it was a great weekend, since we accomplished what I had hoped to do. He is now Crescent's Getting Lucky in the Burg CD RA CGC. More than I had ever hoped to accomplish with my first dog. 2 years ago I had no idea about anything in the dog performance world.
In other news, I now have less than a month to go working at my vet's office. I am so fed up working there, I can hardly stand it. It is mostly our office manager, and I'm not the only one fed up with her. Yesterday, she gave me crap about something that wasn't even my fault. Let me start by saying last year, I planned on going to Comic-Con in August, so I took off about a week's time in July. I had no idea I'd actually be leaving before that this year, but I am. I also took off the Saturday before it for a concert. So, that left one day I did not ask off for in between, a monday. I also, about 3 months ago, CLEARLY wrote on the calendar that my last day will be July 12th (a Friday). And what does she do? She schedules me for Monday the 15th, the one day I did not ask off in between. I didn't even think I'd need to since I wrote my last day would be the 12th of July. All my co-workers clearly saw this marked on there, too!
So, here she is just getting angry at me for a mistake she made! It's not MY fault that YOU cannot read the schedule correctly. So don't get angry with me for it. I'm sorry you are short staffed that day, but I told you 3 months ago when my last day would be.
Also, before, she told me that I could get all the vacation days I did not use after my last day, but apparently that is not the case anymore and I really don't understand why.
Which brings me to another point that I am now on my week of vacation!! I am so so excited and happy to be out of there for the week. I'm leaving tomorrow to go see two of my wonderful wives that I haven't seen since winter break. I am SO SO excited to see them since it will be winter break before I get to see them again. I miss them both to bits. So far I know we are going to go see Monster's U and going to Busch Gardens!
Finally, yesterday Comic-con tickets went back on sale (the resale) and I was really nervous about it since I worked the whole day. Luckily, they were at 1:00 so I was able to be on my lunch at that time and with one of my best friends helping, I managed to get tickets for ALL 4 DAYS!!!! I am SO excited for this since I FINALLY know I am actually going! I need to still book my flight but my hotel is all taken care of! This is basically a gift to myself right before I start vet school since I'll be home for only a few days after I get back and then I have to move. BUT THAT DOESN'T MATTER I'M GOING TO COMIC CON!!!!
Ok, last thing, I promise! Today is also someone's birthday who is special to me! So I just want to wish her a wonderful birthday and I wish I could be there with her to celebrate!! Have a great day!
To finish off, enjoy some pictures of Beamer boy with his ribbons!
First off, we had our last dog trial before I move to Missouri. It was in Fishersville, VA, about an hour and a half drive. Beamer actually did decently in the car! He is usually pretty anxious and pants the entire time. I do have a crate in there (he loves his crate) but eventually even with that he did it. This time, I left the crate unzipped in the front and that seemed to help a lot! Hopefully he will continue to do well like that in the car.
I entered him both days in Novice A Obedience and Rally Advanced A. We only needed one more leg for our Companion Dog (CD) title and two more legs for our Rally Advanced (RA) title. Saturday he was wonderful, even though his 'sitter' appeared to be broken in obedience. But we still managed to get a Q! Not the best performance with a 179, but we earned 4th place and our title! We also got our second Q for our RA title with a score of 77 and first place. He did not jump, which is something that we had been working on, which was a bit disappointing, but he did great otherwise. He didn't even look at the food bowls with treats in them!
Sunday, Novice A was a disaster! What can I expect from my goofy 2 year old boy? His off-leash heeling was basically non-existent, which earned us a NQ. Not that it mattered, since we got our title the day before. His sitter was once again broken... not sure what his problem was! We even practiced it beforehand. We also would have NQ'd anyway because he layed down on the long sit... goofball. Oh well. The good news is that we earned our RA title that day with a score of 85! AND Beamer boy jumped that day!!! I was very proud! He actually was a bit too excited to jump since he kept going over to it and staring at me 'can I jump yet?' Goofy boy...
All in all, it was a great weekend, since we accomplished what I had hoped to do. He is now Crescent's Getting Lucky in the Burg CD RA CGC. More than I had ever hoped to accomplish with my first dog. 2 years ago I had no idea about anything in the dog performance world.
In other news, I now have less than a month to go working at my vet's office. I am so fed up working there, I can hardly stand it. It is mostly our office manager, and I'm not the only one fed up with her. Yesterday, she gave me crap about something that wasn't even my fault. Let me start by saying last year, I planned on going to Comic-Con in August, so I took off about a week's time in July. I had no idea I'd actually be leaving before that this year, but I am. I also took off the Saturday before it for a concert. So, that left one day I did not ask off for in between, a monday. I also, about 3 months ago, CLEARLY wrote on the calendar that my last day will be July 12th (a Friday). And what does she do? She schedules me for Monday the 15th, the one day I did not ask off in between. I didn't even think I'd need to since I wrote my last day would be the 12th of July. All my co-workers clearly saw this marked on there, too!
So, here she is just getting angry at me for a mistake she made! It's not MY fault that YOU cannot read the schedule correctly. So don't get angry with me for it. I'm sorry you are short staffed that day, but I told you 3 months ago when my last day would be.
Also, before, she told me that I could get all the vacation days I did not use after my last day, but apparently that is not the case anymore and I really don't understand why.
Which brings me to another point that I am now on my week of vacation!! I am so so excited and happy to be out of there for the week. I'm leaving tomorrow to go see two of my wonderful wives that I haven't seen since winter break. I am SO SO excited to see them since it will be winter break before I get to see them again. I miss them both to bits. So far I know we are going to go see Monster's U and going to Busch Gardens!
Finally, yesterday Comic-con tickets went back on sale (the resale) and I was really nervous about it since I worked the whole day. Luckily, they were at 1:00 so I was able to be on my lunch at that time and with one of my best friends helping, I managed to get tickets for ALL 4 DAYS!!!! I am SO excited for this since I FINALLY know I am actually going! I need to still book my flight but my hotel is all taken care of! This is basically a gift to myself right before I start vet school since I'll be home for only a few days after I get back and then I have to move. BUT THAT DOESN'T MATTER I'M GOING TO COMIC CON!!!!
Ok, last thing, I promise! Today is also someone's birthday who is special to me! So I just want to wish her a wonderful birthday and I wish I could be there with her to celebrate!! Have a great day!
To finish off, enjoy some pictures of Beamer boy with his ribbons!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Just another week
Not much to report this week. I've worked everyday except for Sunday, because we are closed, since I've had a day off from my 4 day weekend. Just two more days this week, finally! This weekend I was super busy- I went to a humane society banquet with my mom's fiancee since he works for animal control. I felt like I was probably the youngest person there. It was this SUPER nice house from the civil war era with a pool, some land with horses and at least 13 old cars. But anyway, the food was pretty good and I had a good time.
Sunday, I had a nice walk with one of my best friends after we grabbed some lunch. Then I went to a graduation party for one of my co-workers (who graduates tonight, actually, from high school!)
Today was also the opening of the VMCAS for this cycle. It is strange to not be apply again when the last two years that is what I've done. I'm definitely relieved that that part of my life is over and I'm finally about to begin a new chapter. I also got my first letter in the mail from Mizzou since I got my acceptance letter talking about the VET orientation program. Exciting!
So a busy weekend leads to a super busy start of the week at work. I worked a few hours extra the beginning of the week and then got off work about an hour early today- that's just how things go I guess. This weekend I don't have a break, either. Beamer and I have our last trial before I move in July. It is in Fishersville, about an hour and a half away. A nice small show for Obedience and Rally. I think the most I have in both my classes both days are 5 dogs, which is fine by me! I'll give more of an update once that happens this weekend, but basically Beamer needs 2 legs to finish his RA title and 1 leg to finish his CD title. The unfortunate thing is that I need to be awake at about 6am on Saturday just to get there in time. Usually novice things are later in the day but not this trial due to having separate rings!
So, basically I'm just trying to finish this week out. Oh, I forgot to mention that I have a nice family dinner Friday evening after work with my great grandmother who I haven't seen since I was probably 7 years old. I am actually really excited for this since who knows if I will ever get to see her again.
That's all for now, I'll check back in later this weekend, hopefully, if I'm not too tired!
Sunday, I had a nice walk with one of my best friends after we grabbed some lunch. Then I went to a graduation party for one of my co-workers (who graduates tonight, actually, from high school!)
Today was also the opening of the VMCAS for this cycle. It is strange to not be apply again when the last two years that is what I've done. I'm definitely relieved that that part of my life is over and I'm finally about to begin a new chapter. I also got my first letter in the mail from Mizzou since I got my acceptance letter talking about the VET orientation program. Exciting!
So a busy weekend leads to a super busy start of the week at work. I worked a few hours extra the beginning of the week and then got off work about an hour early today- that's just how things go I guess. This weekend I don't have a break, either. Beamer and I have our last trial before I move in July. It is in Fishersville, about an hour and a half away. A nice small show for Obedience and Rally. I think the most I have in both my classes both days are 5 dogs, which is fine by me! I'll give more of an update once that happens this weekend, but basically Beamer needs 2 legs to finish his RA title and 1 leg to finish his CD title. The unfortunate thing is that I need to be awake at about 6am on Saturday just to get there in time. Usually novice things are later in the day but not this trial due to having separate rings!
So, basically I'm just trying to finish this week out. Oh, I forgot to mention that I have a nice family dinner Friday evening after work with my great grandmother who I haven't seen since I was probably 7 years old. I am actually really excited for this since who knows if I will ever get to see her again.
That's all for now, I'll check back in later this weekend, hopefully, if I'm not too tired!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Well, my 4 day weekend is coming to an end. Somehow, I ended up being off starting on Saturday until today- it has been a MUCH needed break from work. I still had to house sit during it, which kind of stunk, but hey, I didn't have to actually work! Yay!! I really didn't do too much during my time off. I made some phone calls I've been needing to do, took Beamer on a great walk to the park and he swam in the creek, and I've been updating my iPhone's music and software.
I also groomed Beamer all up today. He got a bath outside this morning, followed up with my new dryer I got a few weeks ago. He looks great, in my opinion, with the tools I have. I still am in need of some thinning shears, which I'll pick up soon. But I'm am very pleased with the job I did on him.
I also picked up a N64 and a few games including: Pod Racer, Pokemon Snap, and Goldeneye! It works great and I am pleased to add it to my collection. I had one years ago but it had died. I still have my Paper Mario game, I'll have to dig it out and take it all with me to school. So, as of now, I currently own the major Nintendo consoles: NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, and Wii. I still don't have a Wii U, but I'm sure I'll be buying one when the next Zelda game comes out for it.
I didn't get any of my room or the garage cleaned out, I guess I'll leave that for another day. Most of this weekend was spent just relaxing- I guess you could say I wasn't sure what to do with all that free time. I did also visit my dad and my step-mom this weekend and I saw Star Trek: Into Darkness for the 2nd time (note: it is even better the second time around!) And we had a good dinner at home.
To wrap up, here are some pictures of Beamer post groom today after a bath, dry, and trim.
I also groomed Beamer all up today. He got a bath outside this morning, followed up with my new dryer I got a few weeks ago. He looks great, in my opinion, with the tools I have. I still am in need of some thinning shears, which I'll pick up soon. But I'm am very pleased with the job I did on him.
I also picked up a N64 and a few games including: Pod Racer, Pokemon Snap, and Goldeneye! It works great and I am pleased to add it to my collection. I had one years ago but it had died. I still have my Paper Mario game, I'll have to dig it out and take it all with me to school. So, as of now, I currently own the major Nintendo consoles: NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, and Wii. I still don't have a Wii U, but I'm sure I'll be buying one when the next Zelda game comes out for it.
I didn't get any of my room or the garage cleaned out, I guess I'll leave that for another day. Most of this weekend was spent just relaxing- I guess you could say I wasn't sure what to do with all that free time. I did also visit my dad and my step-mom this weekend and I saw Star Trek: Into Darkness for the 2nd time (note: it is even better the second time around!) And we had a good dinner at home.
To wrap up, here are some pictures of Beamer post groom today after a bath, dry, and trim.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
This week at work was about 100 times better than last week. We were busy most days, and I like it to stay that way. A few days we were slow, so I left a bit early, which was good. We had an emergency pyometra surgery on a huge 140 pound, 4 year old english mastiff- I love watching those kinds of surgeries.
Anyway, yesterday I got to see one of my good friends- basically the only one I have left from the class I graduated with in high school. We went to a wedding together- I got an invite for it a few weeks ago. I was a bit shocked I was even invited to this wedding. It was for my best friend when I was in high school, but we aren't friends anymore. Nothing really personal happened to end our friendship. We basically just drifted apart after I went to Virginia Tech and she went to JMU. I haven't talked to her in about 4 years, and I really didn't feel comfortable going by myself. I'm glad Cassie was able to go with me.
The wedding started at 5:30 and I was worried the entire day about the rain- there was a 60% chance and it had been overcast all day. The rain held out, thankfully. It was an outside wedding at a beautiful manor. After the ceremony, there was a bar and appetizers. Much later after that was dinner and wedding cake. The entire time, she never once came over to say hello to us. I could tell she was even intentionally avoiding the situation. I really didn't mind at all, though it would have been nice to say something to her. We left at about 9:30 (right after the wedding cake). Festivities outside with dancing were just beginning, but we left before all of that. We didn't know anyone else there, anyway (though I of course knew her parents).
Finally got home at about 10 and then my friend left, it was really great to see her again and I'm sure we will hang out a few more times before I move in a few months.
Today, I'm going to go see Star Trek: Into Darkness with my mom and her fiancee. I am super excited to see it and I've heard it is excellent!
Anyway, yesterday I got to see one of my good friends- basically the only one I have left from the class I graduated with in high school. We went to a wedding together- I got an invite for it a few weeks ago. I was a bit shocked I was even invited to this wedding. It was for my best friend when I was in high school, but we aren't friends anymore. Nothing really personal happened to end our friendship. We basically just drifted apart after I went to Virginia Tech and she went to JMU. I haven't talked to her in about 4 years, and I really didn't feel comfortable going by myself. I'm glad Cassie was able to go with me.
The wedding started at 5:30 and I was worried the entire day about the rain- there was a 60% chance and it had been overcast all day. The rain held out, thankfully. It was an outside wedding at a beautiful manor. After the ceremony, there was a bar and appetizers. Much later after that was dinner and wedding cake. The entire time, she never once came over to say hello to us. I could tell she was even intentionally avoiding the situation. I really didn't mind at all, though it would have been nice to say something to her. We left at about 9:30 (right after the wedding cake). Festivities outside with dancing were just beginning, but we left before all of that. We didn't know anyone else there, anyway (though I of course knew her parents).
Finally got home at about 10 and then my friend left, it was really great to see her again and I'm sure we will hang out a few more times before I move in a few months.
Today, I'm going to go see Star Trek: Into Darkness with my mom and her fiancee. I am super excited to see it and I've heard it is excellent!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Wow, another update in a week?! Yeah, I felt this one is necessary. After the really shitty week I had last week, I'm glad to make this post. Today was a usual busy Monday. I don't remember sitting down at all except for my lunch break. We had 3 dogs that needed xrays this morning, and we had an emergency surgery this evening for a pyometra on a 140 pound English Mastiff who's uterus must have weighed about 5 pounds. I like to stay busy, so I was fine with it all. The new doctor who is just working on Monday's this month is really cool, I do enjoy working with her. She won't be staying, but I am glad to experience her way of doing things while I have had the chance.
I /think/ I have my NES all cleared up. Took it back to the store and of course, my power cord is broken, so I have to shell out another $10 for this thing. AND they wouldn't even let me use my 'reward card' for it... so it seems basically useless... great.
But other than that, life seems pretty good at the present moment. My mom and I have plans to see Star Trek: Into Darkness on Sunday (Can't wait!!!!) so I'm pretty pumped about that. I've also still been talking to this wonderful girl, well, just texting, but she is super nice. She's one of the reason's why I can't wait to get out to Columbia and meet this wonderful person, finally!
I also have to get new tires for my car this week, which sucks, but they have 55,000 miles on them and they have never been changed since we bought the car in 2006. It sucks that my whole paycheck this time has to go towards that, though.
Beamer was a good boy and helped me test out my grooming table this weekend, as well. He did great, of course, and looks fantastic (he always looks great to me). He'll do anything for food!
I am also questioning where the month of May has gone and I realized at work today that this Saturday is the 18th- my old best friend from high school is getting married. I wasn't sure I wanted to go as we aren't friends anymore, our friendship more or less just slowly crumbled apart. I am going, however, with my one remaining friend from high school to catch up with her, which is what I'm most excited about! I can't wait to see her!
I /think/ I have my NES all cleared up. Took it back to the store and of course, my power cord is broken, so I have to shell out another $10 for this thing. AND they wouldn't even let me use my 'reward card' for it... so it seems basically useless... great.
But other than that, life seems pretty good at the present moment. My mom and I have plans to see Star Trek: Into Darkness on Sunday (Can't wait!!!!) so I'm pretty pumped about that. I've also still been talking to this wonderful girl, well, just texting, but she is super nice. She's one of the reason's why I can't wait to get out to Columbia and meet this wonderful person, finally!
I also have to get new tires for my car this week, which sucks, but they have 55,000 miles on them and they have never been changed since we bought the car in 2006. It sucks that my whole paycheck this time has to go towards that, though.
Beamer was a good boy and helped me test out my grooming table this weekend, as well. He did great, of course, and looks fantastic (he always looks great to me). He'll do anything for food!
I am also questioning where the month of May has gone and I realized at work today that this Saturday is the 18th- my old best friend from high school is getting married. I wasn't sure I wanted to go as we aren't friends anymore, our friendship more or less just slowly crumbled apart. I am going, however, with my one remaining friend from high school to catch up with her, which is what I'm most excited about! I can't wait to see her!
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