A few more weeks gone by

Seems like vet school flies by at times... here we are 3 weeks until block 6 is over (which also means... weeks until finals... eek!)
Things have been really busy the past few weeks- tests have been pretty relentless- 3 exams per week, plus a quiz and also homework assignments. Finally, this week, I feel like I can catch my breath with JUST two exams and a quiz (wow!) Then, the last two weeks of the block are going to be hellacious no matter what...
Anyway, so that is school. Not much else going on with that besides just studying (and feeling burnt out already). My dad was just visiting for the weekend and we had a nice time together. It was really good to see him and spend some quality time together. I hadn't seen him since Christmas last year, so I was thrilled to have a weekend alone with him. I tossed up the idea of possibly telling him that I'm gay while he was here, but ultimately decided against it. If he reacts unfavorably (which is a possibility), I didn't want to ruin the two days we had together. So, that will be a conversation for another time and I am hoping relatively soon. My mom and two sisters already know. My friends all know out here, my best friends from home, of course, know... and I'm slowly coming out to other people. Just the other day, I told my first friend from work and that went well. It is a slow progress...
I also had a few promising dates over these past few weeks, but it ultimately didn't work out... not for lack of trying. And I'm sad to say I wish it had; because we had ALL the same interests and everything! I just... didn't feel that 'spark' or chemistry... whatever you would want to call it. And, I know if it isn't there to begin with, it just won't be for me. So, back into the dating pool I go. It's been an extremely frustrating process (especially with my schedule) but I am not willing to settle for something that I know I will not be happy with. Even if it is something that isn't long-term, I'd be willing... as long as I felt some kind of chemistry. I'd even be down for just casual dating- minimal commitment- we will just have to see what I can find out there. I feel like a lot of my frustration is sexual frustration- it is definitely difficult to get through life without a significant other. I just /really/ need to find a girlfriend...

2 weeks into Second Year

Well, I just finished up week 2 of my second year of vet school. I can say this is 10x better than how I was feeling last year at this time. I've gotten things figured out how to study (well, mostly... still takes some tweaking with individual classes and professors every block), no anatomy is a major point, and only having 4 classes this block makes things a lot easier (though, they are all pretty challenging classes, minus BacT). I love our schedule- we get out 3 days a week at 1pm, 2pm on Thursdays, and only one late day of 5pm.
I'm able to go to my dog classes- Beamer is still in Agility class; we are currently in Beginning Handling class and really enjoying it! Beamer is doing really well in class, too. I've been very pleased with his progress. So much, that I've entered him into the Agility trial here in early November. We are going to be running in Novice- both Standard and JWW Saturday and Sunday in the preferred class (so he will jump slightly less than he would normally in just the regular classes). I entered just to see how an agility trial goes, and to have fun with Beamer.
Fenway just finished up his Pet manners 1 class and we are moving onto Foundations of Competition Obedience next week. I've been very happy with how he has been progressing as well. I'm hoping to have his behavior evaluation done soon (and passed) for the PALS club and then after that, his CGC.
I've also been pretty busy getting things planned for the PALS club as president. It is definitely taking a fair amount of time/work to get things planned. I am also running for Treasurer and Secretary for the new Therio club (so I hope to add that to my resume).
Anyway, not much else has been going on lately... so just wanted to update that little bit with 2nd year now in full swing.