Just when midterms end and a wonderful break comes up, I fall off the face of the blogosphere (I've always wanted to use that word.) Oops.

Since last updating:

Midterm grades were given back. I'm doing better than ever before, despite my even further condensed study time. I have mixed feelings about this (mostly feeling guilty that so little work nets such positive results while some classmates struggle) but overall, I'm not going to complain. Hopefully I can make the Dean's List again next year! Finals are in just two weeks, though, and I know the time between then and now is going to absolutely fly by. But that's good in a way - I''ll be that much closer to heading home for three weeks of break.

Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day came and I met up with my husband in Portland, Maine. We've met up there many times before (mostly because it's the half-way point between us) and always have a nice time. This visit was just as nice but we did a lot less - probably because I was ready to just watch football and vegetate after weeks of midterms. I did manage to do a bit of Christmas shopping while there, which should ease the rush when I get home.

Surgery continues to be my least favorite class, although I think we've all pretty much hit our stride. Last week we spayed a pregnant dog (six puppies) and this week spayed a 70lb Shepherd mix that wanted nothing to do with being handled. I'm so thankful we're essentially done with her - whew. I cannot wait until the class is over next week, even if it is our first final exam on (American) Thanksgiving. I can't decide if I want to do traditional dinner, but the majority of people I spend time with most frequently are Canadian and I don't know if they'd want to come. I don't even know that I'll have the energy to cook, anyway!

I've been relaxing as much as possible this week, but I really, really need to start getting materials together for my external rotations. I can't believe the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Exam) is only a year away! I can't believe that applying for residencies is less than a year away! I'm excited but nervous - I think if I can nail down these externships, I'll feel a lot better.