Sunday, May 6, 2012
After Acceptance...
After getting my acceptance to ISU I still have a lot of things to handle before starting in the Fall. First off was to make sure any required classes I was taking this Spring were a C or better-turns out I didn't need any of my Spring classes for ISU so that's a check. Next -though not technically necessary was graduate- check! I graduated yesterday (yay!).
Next I needed to start planning for my move/transition to Iowa. I realized I drove a puddle hopping death trap of a 24yr old van- must upgrade wheels-check. I ordered myself a Dodge Journey (partially paid for as a graduation gift from my wonderful parents).
Next I will need rabies vaccinations- doctor's appointment made to order some to be sent for me to receive-check.
Next, a place to live. That brings me to my long drive today which got me to Ames, IA. I have a good 7 trailer appointments over the next 2 days to check out. Hoping to find something nice in my price range, and preferably as close to the vet campus as possible. Oh the fun never ends trying to get into and preparing for vet school!
Look forward to more frequent updates again this summer. :)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
It's official! And my non-functioning wrist...
I finally got my $500 deposit and acceptance forms sent off in the mail last week, so my acceptance into ISU is official! :)
Still hasn't sunk in, I keep thinking that I'm mistaken and living in a delusion where my psyche couldn't handle the rejection and convinced myself that that last email from Iowa said I was accepted. Even as I look up at the acceptance card they sent me in the mail I still second-guess myself! haha It just can't be real >.<
Haven't updated my blog in a month because a few weeks ago I had Spring Break (yay!) and the second evening of break I used pliers to tear apart upholstery tacks to use the cap-tops for belly dance costuming and royally flared up my carpal tunnel (not yay!). Worst flare-up to date, doctor's orders to keep off the computer and out of working at the doggy daycare- today was my first day allowed back! Next Friday I will have the pleasure (from what I've heard) of getting an EMG done. Woohoo!
I also got a pretty devastating case of the stomach bug (because there is no such thing as a stomach "flu"!) which has kept me home from classes most of the last week and cost me a chance to see Jim Gaffigan.
Needless to say I've had better months... But I'm starting to prep for graduation and the move to Iowa! Did some stocking up on minor kitchen items and other misc. at the thrift stores last weekend, got a day reserved for my Senior Art Show Open House & guest list made up for it, and started looking into housing in Iowa. The senioritis is getting worse every day...
I've also got a belly dance troupe performance to pull together for a Medieval Feast next Saturday, and to get some more artwork made up for my Senior show since my wrist kept me from doing anything over spring break like I had planned.
Always Busy!
Still hasn't sunk in, I keep thinking that I'm mistaken and living in a delusion where my psyche couldn't handle the rejection and convinced myself that that last email from Iowa said I was accepted. Even as I look up at the acceptance card they sent me in the mail I still second-guess myself! haha It just can't be real >.<
Haven't updated my blog in a month because a few weeks ago I had Spring Break (yay!) and the second evening of break I used pliers to tear apart upholstery tacks to use the cap-tops for belly dance costuming and royally flared up my carpal tunnel (not yay!). Worst flare-up to date, doctor's orders to keep off the computer and out of working at the doggy daycare- today was my first day allowed back! Next Friday I will have the pleasure (from what I've heard) of getting an EMG done. Woohoo!
I also got a pretty devastating case of the stomach bug (because there is no such thing as a stomach "flu"!) which has kept me home from classes most of the last week and cost me a chance to see Jim Gaffigan.
Needless to say I've had better months... But I'm starting to prep for graduation and the move to Iowa! Did some stocking up on minor kitchen items and other misc. at the thrift stores last weekend, got a day reserved for my Senior Art Show Open House & guest list made up for it, and started looking into housing in Iowa. The senioritis is getting worse every day...
I've also got a belly dance troupe performance to pull together for a Medieval Feast next Saturday, and to get some more artwork made up for my Senior show since my wrist kept me from doing anything over spring break like I had planned.
Always Busy!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
It Only Takes One!
I GOT ACCEPTED TO THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY!!!!
-After 6 flat-out rejections, I got in with my final hope for this cycle! I fell in love with ISU when I interviewed there so I am ecstatic to go there (even if it wasn't technically my first choice lol)! I am honored, lucky, proud, and blessed to have gotten accepted- especially on my first attempt to apply.
*w00t!*
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Busy Month!!!
I've got a bit of a hectic schedule this month with things getting into full swing next week:
Next week is the first week of exams of the semester- it always seems that every class's exams fall on the same week for exam I until enough time has passed and they stagger out a bit. My Statistics exam is Monday, Economics & Intro to Theater back-to-back on Tuesday, Immunology & Physics II back-to-back on Thursday. YIKES!
I have 2 plays to attend for my Intro to Theater class- "Belles" and "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)" and a 5-10 minute play to start writing.
My braces finally come off on the 6th- can't wait! I should hear whether I'm accepted, waitlisted or rejected from Iowa on the 15th. (I got a rejection from Oregon a few days ago)
The Spring Gallery Opener is this month- which I MC, contribute artwork to, have to finish arranging, and give a presentation on Painting beforehand for. An art club meeting the next day, and an art club campus pottery event the following Friday.
I will be modeling traditional belly dance attire at the International Student Organization's International Fashion Show at the end of the month, and additionally doing a choreographed dance with a few other troupe members at the ISO dance that follows.
A few fun things- A "Jazz Knights" dance the weekend after all of my exams (great timing!) and this month's "Artful Happy Hour" at the Arts Center falls on valentine's day and involves making something with chocolate and beer- should be fun!
In summary- BUSY BUSY BUSY!
I wanted to share a few pictures of Lucy- a German Shorthair Pointer that spent just over a month with us at the doggy daycare. She was pretty anxious the first week but then she found this brown blanket that became her "Safey-Safe" She constantly carried it around with her in her mouth. Pretty cute; I got a few pictures of her standing around with it draped up over her nose while she held it. :)
Next week is the first week of exams of the semester- it always seems that every class's exams fall on the same week for exam I until enough time has passed and they stagger out a bit. My Statistics exam is Monday, Economics & Intro to Theater back-to-back on Tuesday, Immunology & Physics II back-to-back on Thursday. YIKES!
I have 2 plays to attend for my Intro to Theater class- "Belles" and "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)" and a 5-10 minute play to start writing.
My braces finally come off on the 6th- can't wait! I should hear whether I'm accepted, waitlisted or rejected from Iowa on the 15th. (I got a rejection from Oregon a few days ago)
The Spring Gallery Opener is this month- which I MC, contribute artwork to, have to finish arranging, and give a presentation on Painting beforehand for. An art club meeting the next day, and an art club campus pottery event the following Friday.
I will be modeling traditional belly dance attire at the International Student Organization's International Fashion Show at the end of the month, and additionally doing a choreographed dance with a few other troupe members at the ISO dance that follows.
A few fun things- A "Jazz Knights" dance the weekend after all of my exams (great timing!) and this month's "Artful Happy Hour" at the Arts Center falls on valentine's day and involves making something with chocolate and beer- should be fun!
In summary- BUSY BUSY BUSY!
I wanted to share a few pictures of Lucy- a German Shorthair Pointer that spent just over a month with us at the doggy daycare. She was pretty anxious the first week but then she found this brown blanket that became her "Safey-Safe" She constantly carried it around with her in her mouth. Pretty cute; I got a few pictures of her standing around with it draped up over her nose while she held it. :)
Monday, January 23, 2012
The tragedy of Vucko
To those of you who have not yet seen or heard of Vucko- he was a German Shepherd in Bosnia who had most of his face blown-off by a firecracker thanks to two very cruel, drunken teenage boys.
I will not put an uncensored photo of him up on this blog- you can easily find photos on Google if you wish to see. There is also a short video of the veterinary examination done on him- here is the link for it but i warn you- it is EXTREMELY GRAPHIC.
Vucko's Exam
Apparently his mouth was taped shut with the firecracker inside by the boys and the dog was left to wander for 5 days in unimaginable pain, unable to eat or drink until authorities finally brought him in for veterinary attention. They were obviously unable to reconstruct his face and he was euthanized. It's amazing, and also quite disheartening, that he survived the explosion in the first place- especially that he lived for that long before finally being given peace.
It serves as a reminder that there is still a lot of animal cruelty out there- so please support organizations like the ASPCA, Humane Societies and others that seek to prevent cruelty and care for those that have been abused.
Vucko's Exam
Apparently his mouth was taped shut with the firecracker inside by the boys and the dog was left to wander for 5 days in unimaginable pain, unable to eat or drink until authorities finally brought him in for veterinary attention. They were obviously unable to reconstruct his face and he was euthanized. It's amazing, and also quite disheartening, that he survived the explosion in the first place- especially that he lived for that long before finally being given peace.
It serves as a reminder that there is still a lot of animal cruelty out there- so please support organizations like the ASPCA, Humane Societies and others that seek to prevent cruelty and care for those that have been abused.
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