Fingers Crossed

Not to worry everyone - my sickness is fading and it's only the migraines that are lingering like always. AND just know that no one else can bring me down for long. 

I don't normally blog stuff like that, but my message got acrossed to those I wanted it to. I wish I could just post the warm and fluffy stuff, but that's not life and I feel it's important to share my ups as well as my downs. I want everyone to known post was only for a select few and not even close to a majority of my readers were involved. The support system I have, even if like 98% of you are half way around the world, mean so much to me and I hope to support you as you have supported me. I appreciate all the emails and private messages asking me directly how I'm holding up, and they truely mean the world to me. It's the only way I know who is still there for me no mater how much space and time get between us! No one truely understands the struggles Brian and I have had to face over the last few months, but for everyone who has taken the time to be there for me - thank you!  

Now for some really good news! I may be going to New Zealand after all :) there is another farm on the southern island (closer to lord of the rings thrills except for hobbiton - the hobbit hole permanent exhibit in the middle of a sheep farm on the northern island and if anyone knows me I want a circle door like hobbits have SOO BAD!) is that weird?! Ha :) But this farm has 1000 sheep, 150 beef cattle, and  450 DEER!!!!!! what?!? So excited :) I just have to get ahold of the farmers and arrange the details. 

I mean really who wouldn't want a hobbit door?

And it looks like a paw print! How fitting :) I love it! :) 

Alright enough about doors - go enjoy your day :) 

Without A Stitch - NUDE CALENDAR

The Murdoch Veterinary Students Graduating Class of 2017 would like to offer you the 2015 Nude Calendar "Without a Stitch" for $15 a calendar.

"Halfway Day is an annual tradition of the Murdoch Veterinary School held in late July each year. This is a day of joyous celebration for the vet students who are halfway through their six year degree. It allows students to reflect upon their accomplishments and appreciate the valuable support they have received from their family, friends, and staff over the years.
The transition into the final clinical years of the veterinary degree is an extremely exciting time for all involved. We are able to begin surgery, anaesthesia and small animal practice. We can begin to apply our theoretical knowledge of veterinary biology in a clinical setting.
By purchasing this calendar you are supporting the Murdoch Veterinary School and its students, as well as donating to Guide Dogs WA, the primary provider of Guide Dog mobility service to people who are vision impaired. It costs more than $35,000 and take two years to train each individual Guide Dog; so every dollar counts.
We would like to thank all of our fantastic sponsors, who have generously donated funds to help us produce and distribute our calendar to a wider audience. Finally, a special mention to everyone who was involved in the production of the calendar or who participated in the shoot; including our animal friends"

The Gorgeous November girls and me!

If you can't find me - look for the cat ;)

AND our class was even mentioned in the SundayTimes - To read the full article read the link below:

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/murdoch-university-students-bare-all-for-nude-calendar/story-fnhocxo3-1227072508831

If you would like to see the photos on my flickr account the album can be located by clicking the link below:
Without A Stitch

PURCHASE DETAILS:

Email: kitkat2017@outlook.com

• Subject: Without A Stitch
• Include mailing address and number of copies wanting to be shipping
• I WILL RETURN YOUR EMAIL WITH PAYMENT DETAILS
• COST IS $15 per calendar! 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Emma Watson UN speech

Ruff Times

I'm hoping its the stress but it's been a rough few days and today just down right sucked. 

Friday I was told that my farm placement in New Zealand has been cancelled and I have to wait till Tuesday to get another placement sorted. 😫😫😫😫 completely bummed out, but trying to be excited for what other adventures are in store for me

Saturday I was real sick. lots of sweat, bodily fluids and a huge dose of sleep! 😷 I know you needed the details - veterinarians can't be afraid to talk about anything!!

And I don't even want to talk about today - full of realisations about a number of people really close to me... But when times are tough, I quickly realise I just need my cats :) 😻🐾Krazy Kitty Kat Lady 4 Life!!!

I'm trying to hang on to the light at the end of the tunnel, a study break is one week away - I can make it!!!

Keep The Good News Comin'

With thundering in my chest … only days after the exams… the words were uttered… It can't be true, results always take 2 weeks to come back…. Yes it was true.. The microbiology exams had been graded.. The whole minute it took to get my phone out of my pocket, unlocked, and into the internet; then another minute to log onto my school website, into the right class folder, scroll ALL the way to the bottom of the page, click on the grades button, the 30 seconds for that screen to load (because school internet is super slow), then to scroll to the bottom of that screen…. IT WAS TORTURE… I thought I was going to pee my pants… and there it was… a gleaming 62%!!!

WHAT?!?! my nervousness turned into hysterically laughter and disbelief. I had guessed on upwards of 70% with the remaining 30% being slightly educated guesses!

This pretty much sums up the last two weeks of my life:

But in the end this news has really helped my motivation. I have what it takes to be here, I just need to keep chugging along despite the pure exhaustion! :) :)

Better Off Ted's Wisconsin Interpretation

3% Trying to Hard

Good news! I passed my Parasitology Exam with a 53%, so in my eyes that is 3% trying to hard! :P
I am really starting to live by the classic vet school motto: "P's get Degrees!"   (P=Pass, 50% = pass) ha

Now lets hope by the same miracle that I passed my microbiology midterm! :(

And now I am going to try something a little bit different for my photos and I hope this works better than trying to upload youtube slideshows! Let me know! Well since its my bedtime I can't fiddle around with this too much! So tonight I am just going to give you the link to some sunrise photos on my flickr account, but I am hoping to have my flickr account directly incorporated into my blog posts… one day at a time - some pictures are better than no pictures!


Aussie Sunrises

Western Australian Flowers

^^^^Please click links above for photos! IF THE LINKS DO NOT WORK - PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP AT KITKAT2017@OUTLOOK.COM

Fun with Faeces

Well thats over with... so many viruses so little time. 

A 1 hour exam Microbiology for 40% of my final grade and none of the questions were clinically relevant - totally what I am paying to be here for.....I really hope I at least managed a pass because yes I did just waste two weeks of my life cramming for that test and rote memorising a bunch of stuff that didn't end up helping and now I have two essays due that really could have used the extra loving! Oh hindsight - always 20/20, always a pain in the ass!

Now on to parasite lab - Its a Fun with Faeces kind of day.... I hope we find no parasites so my lab report is super short and easy! :) 

This week in science!

These are my favorite posts on Facebook! By a group called "I Fucking Love Science" for the less vulgar of my readers I will refer to them as IFLS!

Below is this weeks post and the links to the articles! 

Laniakea: http://bit.ly/1wdwCVY
Dinosaur: http://bit.ly/WvmM4R
Exoplanet: http://bit.ly/1qG43P1
Brain-to-Brain communication: http://bit.ly/1wdwBkJ
Bacteria: http://bit.ly/1tDmI1C
Autoimmunity: http://bit.ly/1CGHOim
Blue whales: http://bit.ly/1uFla48
Deep-sea animals: http://bit.ly/1tDmGXD

First Day!

Monday - the beginning of a new work week and the beginning of a new chapter ! And a week into spring and it's raining more now than winter? Come on Perth! Get it toegether! 

My first day at my new job was a great success! And I can't wait for my smaller avocado green shirt! :) ;)

AND BRIAN EVEN HELPED CUT FLASHCARDS AND HOLE-PUNCH THEM SO I COULD JUST KEEP WRITING! <3