Recently it was my first last day of school at UCD!
I decided to take it "easy" this quarter with only 12.5 units, the lowest number of units I've ever taken at once! I took summer classes in order to reduce the load during the regular year, but boy was it non-stop. My brain and body are definitely appreciating the lighter course load. A week after Spring Quarter ended, Summer Session 1 began. Then Summer Session 2 began. A week later, Fall Quarter started. I'm taking exercise physiology, ecology, beer/brewing, tennis, golf, and abs/back conditioning this quarter. I always love to take PE classes, I'd go out of my mind if I didn't! My exercise physiology class is awesome, so far it's been a wonderful meshing of physiology and biochem/metabolism I learned from prior classes.
I decided to take it "easy" this quarter with only 12.5 units, the lowest number of units I've ever taken at once! I took summer classes in order to reduce the load during the regular year, but boy was it non-stop. My brain and body are definitely appreciating the lighter course load. A week after Spring Quarter ended, Summer Session 1 began. Then Summer Session 2 began. A week later, Fall Quarter started. I'm taking exercise physiology, ecology, beer/brewing, tennis, golf, and abs/back conditioning this quarter. I always love to take PE classes, I'd go out of my mind if I didn't! My exercise physiology class is awesome, so far it's been a wonderful meshing of physiology and biochem/metabolism I learned from prior classes.
Speaking of my interest in exercise, I'm finally getting some serious work done on my senior thesis. I am developing a feeding model for high-exercise dogs based on the National Research Council Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats (2006) and canine exercise & nutrition research published after 2006.
I'm continuing to work as a veterinary assistant at a veterinary hospital in Sacramento, learning a lot of clinical skills from the vet techs and veterinarians there. I love making the preliminary visit to collect vitals and history before the doctor sees the patient. I do a lot of patient restraint, but also get to practice my own skills like blood draws, toenail trims, and running heart worm tests. I love finding out how the doctors interpret diagnostics- ultrasound, radiographs, labs, microscope analysis. Also, I have watched some some spectacular surgeries there! One of the doctors there is an orthopedic specialist, and is training the other vet in similar surgeries. I've seen them do transverse plateau leveling osteotomies (TPLO), a femoral head osteotomy, (FHO) a myelogram and a spinal surgery, and a splenectomy, among others!
I am attending the PreHealth Conference at UC Davis again, this coming! I'm officially TA'ing my first outdoor rock climbing class for the Outdoor Adventure program here. After TA'ing 3 trips, I can start leading/guiding the trips myself!
I got my nails French manicured the other day- the second manicure I've ever had- the first one was for Junior Prom! I wanted to experiment, and the french mani was inspired by one of my favorite professors ever, Dr. Burns! But every time I look at my hands I can't really believe they're mine. I probably won't get another since this particular experiment was $33 and makes me not want to get my hands dirty, counter to what my activities tend to be. It was a fun experience, nevertheless.
Lastly, since it's been just about a year since I met him, I'll mention this. Here at UC Davis, approximately one year ago, I met the man who, I believe, is the love of my life. He's the outdoorsy science guy of my dreams. Friends and family, if you haven't met him yet, you will soon, I promise.