A Long Catch-Up

Well I have thought about doing this for a long time, but always became overwhelmed with all the information I felt I had to cram into a post. So it just kept getting put off and off until Lauren reminded me that some things in life should not be forgotten, like my family. I think about you all everyday and wish I could see you and start our own colony, but somehow communication is not my strongest suit.
Anywho to begin I started school in early September. It feels great to finally be heading in a specific direction with a specific goal. It wasn't too bad getting back in the saddle. However, unlike my previous degree I am definitely out of my comfort zone. I am not naturally talented in the maths and sciences and I work everyday on homework and such just to keep up. Whereas in anthro I could read a chapter once and remember everything and understand it. Now I spend most of my evenings rereading and doing practice problems or creating ways to remember details of cell membrane fluidity or how to convert moles to grams etc etc. However, I am so excited to be doing this. I keep thinking of all the directions I can take this and can't wait to put my training into use. I am taking extra classes (sort of) through UB. They have a mini vet school where they bring in guest lecturers. So my days are busy busy busy.
However that doesn't mean I don't make time for friends, family, or fun it just doesn't happen as frequently anymore. I finally had time this week to play some Halo Reach with Mike last night and it felt great to mindlessly shoot aliens. Also saturday after I spent my morning and afternoon volunteering at the vet tech club dog wash I went with my friend Rebecca to her cabin near Attica. We had a blast out in the middle of nowhere. Don't fret I was safe, Rebecca knows how to use like 50 different guns and had a bag of knives haha. It was super I mean when else can you eat s'mores and dorritos for breakfast? Anyway I miss you all so much and can't wait to hear from you hopefully in some fashion. Here's some pictures from the last few months.