Well as usual term has run away with me and blogging has taken a back seat. Although I do like that I have this space to just come and blurt my thoughts every now and again. Slightly uneasy about the fact that I’m now losing my anonymity, perhaps publishing which vet school I got into was a mistake, but if I don’t then I can’t rave about how it is by far the best vet school in the world 
(I know, everyone says that). I should also now be putting these reflective posts into my portfolio, but it’s quite nice to tell the world what I’m up to rather than just my tutor.
Well this term has again flown past, I have finished my cardio module which I found difficult but came out of the (very difficult – lots of people didn’t pass or just scraped it) mock exam with above 70% so I was really chuffed. Makes me think that I should probably chill out a bit and enjoy being a first year rather than working too hard, so I have been trying to do that too, and in fact I think in hindsight I’m a bit happier for it. Not that I was unhappy by any means! But it’s easy to get bogged down with all the work, and I do miss my old uni and friends there. But I have found a lovely group of friends, a fab choir and I literally can’t think of any course anywhere that I would rather be on. 
Also, it’s nice and sunny today and spring appears to FINALLY be on the way! A couple of weekends ago I went to the beautiful Peak District for AVS (Association of Veterinary Students) ‘On Tour’ – basically a weekend of paintballing and hiking, getting muddy and bruised… it was awesome, and great to get to know some students from other vet schools. It also inspired me to get more involved with the AVS and I’ve already put my name forward for a couple of things and am contemplating running for a committee position, although that won’t be until next year now.
I’m off on my first EMS placement next week, which I’m really looking forward to – lambing!! If you were reading my blog this time last year you’ll have seen how much I loved it, and I can’t wait to go back there with more knowledge and practical skills, and get even more out of it. We had a lambing practical a couple of weeks ago so I’m hoping for some difficult presentations for me to try the lambing ropes out with!
Right, think that’s my brief update for now, no doubt I’ll check back in when I come back from lambing! Have a lovely easter and enjoy the spring weather!
