Sorry it has been a little while... but I can now say I've finished up that first block of third year at the end of June. Sometimes I wonder how I get through such a crazy block- it really was. Plus a lack of motivation. But, here I am and I surprisingly did really well!
Anyway, let's not think about school right now since I really don't want to think about having to start in 2 weeks...
This summer has been amazing. It's been 8 weeks of pretty much pure bliss and super business of running around! I played the hell out of my PS4 (the one game I own- Witcher 3 and it is amazing!), I had a great time at the Agility trial I entered Beamer in and he did FANTASTIC! I went to SDCC for my 3rd year running and again had such a fantastic time! I cannot express how much I enjoy it there and I'm in kind of a depressive state when I come back. Then I went straight into a 2 week externship at the vet clinic I used to work at. I thought I wouldn't get to do a ton, but I was quite wrong! I got to do 10+ spays and neuters on feral cats, which is amazing! Put drains and staples in, ultrasound/ECHO, observe more surgeries, urinalysis sediment (which doesn't sound thrilling but I need the practice), physical exam practice, listening to some wicked heart murmurs, etc. So, I am pretty pleased with it for 2 weeks. I got about 60 hours in for my Missouri license, too (which we need 320...ish hours for it).
After that ended, we packed up and went to Myrtle Beach for a week. Had a fun relaxing, drinking, and eating way too much. Then I flew out to Saint Louis for a conference (the AKC Canine Health Foundation conference). It was great! I met lots of other veterinary students, veterinarians, and breed enthusiasts from all the breed clubs. We listened to a ton of lectures from veterinary schools all over the country doing cutting edge research to better the breeds we love and find a way to make them healthier.
Now, I'm spending the last few days at home before I head to Virginia Beach for the weekend to see my sister and my best friend... so excited!
So, it has been a great summer. I don't want it to end, but I really do want to get on with my life and finish veterinary school so I can have an actual life again.
