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Random Insomniac Waffle

Hmm, it’s interesting to reflect on what you wrote in previous posts. I’m pleased to say my New Year’s Resolutions have actually been fairly well kept so far. My diary has been put to good use, and facebooking in lectures has been non-existant. Consequently I feel better about my work and more motivated. And I haven’t really had to put much effort in either – I think it’s one of those things that if you keep a little on top of, you don’t get sucked down into the spiral again.

What am I going on about? I have no idea. I can’t sleep – there’s an event on at the bar and every time I put my head down on the pillow all I can do is try and fill in the tune to the bass I can hear thumping out. It was definitely ‘Grease’ a minute ago. So instead of sleeping, I’m waffling away to myself online (and any readers out there… *tumbleweed*).

It’s ok, I don’t actually mind if there are no readers – a blog is as much for the author’s benefit as it is for the readers – more so in this case (sorry, reader, if you’re there). I was just pondering how the point of this blog has changed since I started it. In hindsight, it was somewhere for me to explore my thoughts about important issues, and vent my stresses in preparation for, and during the process of, applying to vet school. Now it’s more of a progress report every now and then, and some reflection on what I’ve been up to and random thoughts on the trials and tribulations of vet school. When I’m bored of playing ‘guess the tune’, that is.

So what have I been up to? Well today I took a clitoral swab from a mare. It’s a glamorous life I lead.

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Fame

A member of the vet school staff said to me today ‘Oh, I saw your blog by the way!’. Ahhh. How embarrassing. And how?! And how did they figure out it was me, there are 400 other students in this place!! One of things with this vet school is that the staff actually make a big effort to learn your names, before you even arrive – which is lovely (unless you’re a troublemaker, in which case it’s not so good… but I wouldn’t know about that :P ) Ah well, she was very complimentary. I’d better watch what I say now then ;)

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Spring has sprung in vet school land

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! :)

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