fort george

so The Vagina Monologues was really good. There were a lot of funny parts, and some sad parts too. I would definitely recommend going to see it if it plays in your city.

As promised, here are the rest of my photos from last Saturday. I really think these photos are a good example of what the city looks like... it's beautiful in a "run-down buildings being overtaken by jungle" kind of way.

Tonight there is a vet-school awards ceremony happening. some of my friends are going because they want the free food that will be served afterwards, but I really don't feel like spending my Friday night sitting in an auditorium - it feels like more school. I will find something else to do. Tomorrow is another hash. i'm excited and will be sure to bring my camera again.

anyway, here are the pics. enjoy!

vet school randoms

- right now in our clinical skills class we are learning about horses. Our lab today was all about how to give a physical examination; we got to go to the farm and practice everything we have learned. Many people are scared of horses, but I used to go to riding camp as a teenager so I have a small amount of horse experience. During our lab, they showed us how to grab a horse's tongue so you can look inside its mouth. When they asked us if we wanted to try, everybody in my group was scared except me. I listened to the instructions, and was surprised at how easy it was! After I had the horse's tongue in my hand, I was able to look inside her mouth and check out her teeth and mucous membranes. It was cool. I can't wait to get to do more clinical stuff. It is the best way for me to learn. Also, next time I will try to remember to bring my camera.

- A while ago, I posted my school address on this blog and I was super surprised when I got a letter today! It is from my next door neighbour in Calgary. Enclosed with the letter was some awesome photography as well as a fun "Monster Reader" award from the library where he librarians at. Here is a photo of my award on the wall, beside a photo of Neko when she was a puppy, and my hashing "loss of virginity" certificate. I can't even explain how happy it made me to get mail. Thanks Jesse - you totally made my day. I will try to write back asap.

- Tomorrow my friend and I are going to see a performance of The Vagina Monologues. I heard it is a pretty funny show so I am looking forward to it. Tonight, I am going to spend most of my evening studying so that I can go out tomorrow.

- I found a place to rent for next semester. It is a 1 bedroom place in a really nice (safe) residential area which is a quick bus ride from the school. I had quite a few people ask me if I wanted to room with them, but I have lived on my own for so long... i'm just not ready to commit to a roommate yet. I don't think I would want to live with roommates again unless the price and the living space were just too great to pass up. Anyway, my new apartment is HUGE and the landlady is a little british lady who lives in the main suite in the house. the yard is fully fenced in, so Neko can go wherever she wants without any worries, and the landlady also has 3 dogs of her own - 2 pugs and a Jack Russell Terrier mix. I think I will really like living there. Many vet students live nearby, the beach is close, and the place is just far enough from the school so I won't feel like i'm trapped on campus anymore. I am going to give my deposit on friday to hold it.

- that's it for now. Gotta run to a physiology review.

st. george's photos

here are some photos from my saturday exploring the city. There are more from when I explored Fort George, but I will post them in a separate album another day. Hope you enjoy these ones!

fort george

Herping was super fun! Pics to come.
In the meantime, the link below will take you to an image that I took from the top of Fort George yesterday during my city adventure. Do you like it?

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town

today my friend bailed on me, so i decided to go take pictures in town on my own. I had a nice time. There was a cruise ship in town, so for a change I wasn't the only white person on the streets (aka I stick out a lot less and get a lot less attention from the local men). Regardless, about 6 guys asked me for my phone number (denied), one said that I have beautiful eyes and asked if he could keep them (creepy!), and one asked me if I would give him one of my earrings so he could remember me (um... hells no!). I got a lot of great photos, and I found a pair or pretty silver sandals for $5 EC (less than $3)!

Tonight is the Herpetology Club's annual "herping trip". In about 15 minutes, we will all pile into a bus and go to the Grand Etang National Park. Once we get there, we will hike around through the jungle searching for reptiles! I am looking forward to some forest time and I hope I can see all kinds of cool snakes, bugs, and creepy crawlies! My camera battery is nearly dead but I will try to conserve it just in case we see some cool stuff. I will also post my city photos later tonight or tomorrow. Gotta run now! It's herp time!