It's crazy how fast one week can fly by. My last day of work was last Saturday. It was hard to say goodbye to everyone but I'm starting learn that saying "see you later" is a lot easier to deal with. We had a fun lunch at Jake's, shared stories and good laughs, and I received a few gifts along with good luck cards. I'm going to miss my Chan Vet crew so much and I'll miss working in the clinic although I know I'll be back working on the scene in a few years. ;) I ended my night with a Christmas dinner at Buca with the Guilfoil's. It's always a good time with the family and there's never a dull moment. Good news was spread across the table but for now I'll keep the excitement to myself. Sunday night Ben and I enjoyed a delicious halibut dinner made famously by the Eiden's. It's always a fun time hanging out with them and there's always a laugh to be had every moment. They are one of my biggest supporters and in fact I realized that after this weekend, I had spent it with almost every one of my supporters. One of the best weekends by far. I wouldn't be here or reached this far if it wasn't for all of them. So thank you for always believing in me and pushing me to never giving up on my dream.
As the days were flying by before you know it it was Christmas. Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas in Minnesota without a snowfall on Christmas Eve. I learned a great message in church that night that God has the power to make things possible through the unexpected. You can change and there's always time in life to begin a new you. It may seem impossible or unexpected of you but through God it can and will happen. Christmas morning was fun opening up gifts with the family. My dad gave me a new stethoscope, a Littmann Cardiology III. Probably one of the best ones to have for a vet student. The Schrempp's hosted Christmas at their house and my dog Skyy was fortunate enough to join me in all of the fun. She loved the attention from everyone but I think she was a little overwhelmed by the end of the night. Needless to say, I had a wonderful time with Ben's family. They're always making me feel welcomed and always engaging in conversations about my school. I feel very fortunate to know them and to have them in my life. I'll miss them all so much.
Before I know it, it's Thursday. I'm pretty much packed for the most part but I always have the feeling of forgetting something. Oh wait, I'm leaving everything behind. It's hard enough to explain to everyone that I'm attending Veterinary School in the Caribbean but it's even more hard to make them realize that this isn't spring break for me where I'll be bellied up at some tiki bar on the beach. I'm literally giving up a lot to pursue my dream. I realize this is what I'm meant to do and where I belong and it just so happens to be on an island in the Caribbean. Just know that my workload is just as much as any vet student in or outside of the United States. I will enjoy my time nonetheless and I'm super excited to have visitors in the future. A list of things I look forward to doing in my spare time: zip lining, hiking Mt. Liamuiga, snorkeling, spear fishing, deep sea fishing, horseback riding tours, swimming with the sea turtles in Frigate Bay, and making friends with the local bartenders....they may be my savior at the end of finals.
Crossing my fingers my two duffle bags don't surpass the 50lb bag limit. The next time you'll hear from me I hope to have my toes in the water, ass in the sand........you're welcome for getting ZBB stuck in your head. :)
