Fustration

I think the word of second semester is frustration and it not just about school.  Feels like everyone is frustrated with something school, cars, landlords, roommates, etc. 

Though I may be living “in paradise” it sure doesn’t feel like it at time.  I usually try to be an upbeat person but little things on this island have really gotten to me lately.  I am ready for this quarter to be over with and have 2 weeks off!! I feel like all of my friends I talk to are going through the same thing.  We all need a break!!

On the island I really miss being able to do things at home.  Saturday was especially hard because it was my sisters last night as Miss Teen Downey as she gave away her crown and ended her reign. I am SOOO proud of her!! She has grown into a remarkable young women this past year and always represented the city of Downey with the up most respect. Through the good times and the rough times she always held her head up high, kept a smile on your face and kept her tongue bit (something I don't do very well). She has become a role model to so many and I love her soo much!! Who knew a girl they grew up on a soccer field with cleats would have so much beauty and grace in floor length strapless dresses and 5 inch stilettos.

My Beautiful Sister...Miss Teen Downey

I was able to take a break this weekend and participate in the flag football tournament as well.  It was our class fundraiser where over 40 girls were randomly assigned to teams.  We practice for weeks ahead of time in order to come up with plays and work as a team. I played flag football all 4 years in undergrad with my sorority so I especially like this fundraiser.  This semester was quite entertaining because it rained the ENTIRE time…not just sprinkled but POURED!! The fields became mud pits and everyone was sliding but thankfully NO ONE got hurt.  We ended up getting 3^rd but most of all I was able to take a break from school, meet new people, and enjoy life.

Team Black at half time
 



My knees after football

Rain mudd and football...what else do you do on a Saturday!!

We had an anatomy quiz this Monday which was our last test before exams.  I think I did well on the qui but grades are not posted yet.  I should be going into finals in a really good position with my classes.  I am entering finals with 2 A’s and 2 B’s.  My goal is to end second semesters with No C’s but we shall see.  I have my first lab exam next Tuesday in parasitology and then the following week starts finals.  My final schedule is parasitology on Monday, physiology on Tuesday, Immunology on Wednesday and Anatomy on Thursday.  Just thinking about this makes me tired.

I am really looking forward to my break.  I am island hoping with my mom and going to spend a few days on the island of Antigua and a few days on Saint Martin.  I plan on lying on the beach, drinking fruity drinks, NOT STUDYING and celebrating one more semester down of vet school!!