Well, it has been my biggest fear, that I would not be able to update my blog, and it came true. I’ll have to back fill as I have time...So I can’t remember everything in detail but not too many “interesting” things have really happened. I go to class, study, eat, study, go to sleep, wash, rinse, repeat. So far I haven’t even been able to sneak a workout in. Just finished my first round of exams and have grades for the first 2. I’m pleased with how I have done so far but there is always room for improvement. Over the last 16 days we have had 4 exams, Microanatomy first, then Physiology, Gross Anatomy, and Nutrition today. So I have been studying like mad to make sure I do well. Everything is interesting and applicable so its relatively easy to do the assignments but as I was forewarned there is just so much material being thrown at you all at once. I love it though! I have wanted to be a student again for so long and I am trying to soak up every minute of it.
Highlight of last week: I found the path to the beach from campus!!! It goes on a steep decline through the woods (which remind me of the woods at home) and there’s even a swing hanging from one of the trees. It opens up to a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea and a rocky beach. After closer inspection we found some cute little crabs that hang out on the rocks and there are some beautiful shells. This will definitely be added to one of my study spots!
Another highlight of last week was that I finally broke down and bought a kindle fire. My big sister gave me a huge collection of ebooks and it is helpful to use during prosections (although I have to try to keep it as clean as possible). So I have a new toy and I love it!
I had my first experience with the infamous St Kitts centipede this evening. As I was taking a nap I felt a pinch on my pinky toe. Immediately I knew it couldn’t be the rabbits, so that meant the lil bugar snuck into my bed. I jumped out of my bed (because these guys also can sting and are venemous) rounded up the rabbits, put on a pair of shoes, grabbed my can of BOP and slowly took off the covers. I went for it, I unloaded the can of BOP as he literally jumped off the bed I continued spraying...I couldn’t let him get away. It was either him or me and I was holding the can of BOP (highly potent pesticide/insecticide). Next I had to call all of my neighbors to come for the viewing of the body...too much fun for one sleepy student! Good night!
