Good news I passed all my Christmas exams and even managed a C in Anatomy (a grand achievement believe me!).
Apart from that the week has been pretty uneventful. Training for the half marathon is taking up a lot of my free time. Though Tuesday night I did manage to get out to go to the Nutcracker ballet at the Hippodrome. I’ve never seen one before and if I’m completely honest it wasn’t to my liking. The first half dragged on so much it hurt, but to be fair the second half wasn’t all that bad. I would consider seeing another but perhaps not this century.
As far as work is concerned the timetable has shrunk down a little, but DSE (directed self education) has increased loads. I’ve now got a physiology essay and talk to prepare for, plus the ongoing Parasitology DSE to get to grips with.
Today is Pharmacology on the Parasympathetic nervous system followed by more Locomotor Anatomy. We started the hind limb yesterday, which I didn’t find too bad. I think learning the structures of the forelimb well has helped speed up learning process of the hind limb, as many structures can be related.
Tonight I’m not having a late one. I think a few drinks at a little house party and then a relatively early night. I’ve got band practice tomorrow at 9:00 and an 8mile run to do in the afternoon, can’t wait!?
Friday, January 30, 2004
Monday, January 26, 2004
Just a quickie as I’m pushed for time.
Weekend was dull, got some good training and some work done though. Went for a 5mile run on Saturday and then had hockey training followed by a match on Sunday. The first time I’ve ever played centre-mid for the vets and I played the full match, was completely knacked afterwards!
As for work I caught up on receptor theory pharmacology and nailed some Anatomy (joints of the forelimb).
Today we have had only two lectures of protozoa parasitology and there’s a 20min practical later. Not the most taxing day ever.
Tonight I’m looking round some more houses with 5 other vets (Mat, Hayley, Steve, Big Fat Paulie and Pitchfork). We’ve seen one so far which was too small and in a shocking area. Hopefully this one will be ideal and we can stop looking.
Tomorrow is looking like a great day (we have a Langford free day). Levator Ani is having its first practice of the term, and in the evening I’m off to see the Nutcracker with my missus and her house mates (Sophie, Pete, Louise and RADDERS).
Weekend was dull, got some good training and some work done though. Went for a 5mile run on Saturday and then had hockey training followed by a match on Sunday. The first time I’ve ever played centre-mid for the vets and I played the full match, was completely knacked afterwards!
As for work I caught up on receptor theory pharmacology and nailed some Anatomy (joints of the forelimb).
Today we have had only two lectures of protozoa parasitology and there’s a 20min practical later. Not the most taxing day ever.
Tonight I’m looking round some more houses with 5 other vets (Mat, Hayley, Steve, Big Fat Paulie and Pitchfork). We’ve seen one so far which was too small and in a shocking area. Hopefully this one will be ideal and we can stop looking.
Tomorrow is looking like a great day (we have a Langford free day). Levator Ani is having its first practice of the term, and in the evening I’m off to see the Nutcracker with my missus and her house mates (Sophie, Pete, Louise and RADDERS).
Friday, January 23, 2004
It’s Friday lunch and I’ve got 30mins to tell you about the exciting veterinary news and related social events of the week…
…Monday was pretty dull. Lots of new Protozoa (single celled) parasites to learn and identify over the three lectures and one practical that we had.
Tuesday was excellent. Finally they’ve let us back out to Langford, after an entire term without the luxury. Though I don’t really see why we need to go on the half hour drive out there as we’re not doing anything practical this year. It’s just nutrition and behaviour, though the nutrition lectures are pretty fun. The lecturer plays a short silly animal clip or tells a funny story every 20mins to keep our attention…genius. These include people getting kicked by horses and sheep running full-pelt into walls.
The other great thing about Langford is the food (the best meal of the week by far). In-fact I don’t see how I remained nutritionally sound without Langford last term!
Good news of the day was that I passed physiology! Was only a D, but as long as I didn’t fail I wasn’t too fussed on what grade I got.
Tuesday evening was the heaviest drinking night since new years! The vet hockey social. I can’t really remember much, but I think it was a good night. Unfortunately I was 30mins late so was greeted by a three shot penalty before the night began.
I’m sure the curry we had was good.
Wednesday I had severe CRAT (can’t remember a thing) and alcoholoitis. I was therefore unfortunately unable to attend male reproductive histology that morning, but when I got up I spent 3hrs going through it, and with the histology bible that is Wheatus I think I probably learnt more than if I had attended.
Wednesday evening I went for a massive run with Mat and Julia (2 2nd Yr Vets) who are doing the Bristol half marathon with me. Hopefully I’ll be fit and ready for it in 5weeks to raise some money for Alzheimer’s. My Granddad has been diagnosed with the condition.
Thursday is the nightmare day of the week! An entire day of Locomotor Anatomy is not great. We started the equine forelimb and are scheduled to finish it today. I don’t find it to bad at the moment, but then I have actually been doing some anatomy out of lectures (I’m trying to make more of an effort this term after realising over Christmas that I new nothing of last terms Anatomy).
Last night we (10 vets) had a Mexican night at Clare’s house. This was very sociable and the food was great. However some people got a bit too drunk on the tequila and had to be put to bed early (Clare was sick in her bed, Hayley passed out and Tamsin had to be carried home… Thankfully the lads were completely sober and in total control?!)
Today is not too bad. Only an afternoon of Locomotor to deal with, then tonight I’m going to go for a run and chill out in the flat (well at least that’s the plan at the moment).
This weekend I haven’t got anything exciting lined up. My list of things to do are:
• Tidy room.
• Wash cloths.
• Go for run.
• Play vet hockey.
• Sort out EMS stuff (need to organise a pig placement and cattle placement for the summer. I fancy doing milking abroad).
…Monday was pretty dull. Lots of new Protozoa (single celled) parasites to learn and identify over the three lectures and one practical that we had.
Tuesday was excellent. Finally they’ve let us back out to Langford, after an entire term without the luxury. Though I don’t really see why we need to go on the half hour drive out there as we’re not doing anything practical this year. It’s just nutrition and behaviour, though the nutrition lectures are pretty fun. The lecturer plays a short silly animal clip or tells a funny story every 20mins to keep our attention…genius. These include people getting kicked by horses and sheep running full-pelt into walls.
The other great thing about Langford is the food (the best meal of the week by far). In-fact I don’t see how I remained nutritionally sound without Langford last term!
Good news of the day was that I passed physiology! Was only a D, but as long as I didn’t fail I wasn’t too fussed on what grade I got.
Tuesday evening was the heaviest drinking night since new years! The vet hockey social. I can’t really remember much, but I think it was a good night. Unfortunately I was 30mins late so was greeted by a three shot penalty before the night began.
I’m sure the curry we had was good.
Wednesday I had severe CRAT (can’t remember a thing) and alcoholoitis. I was therefore unfortunately unable to attend male reproductive histology that morning, but when I got up I spent 3hrs going through it, and with the histology bible that is Wheatus I think I probably learnt more than if I had attended.
Wednesday evening I went for a massive run with Mat and Julia (2 2nd Yr Vets) who are doing the Bristol half marathon with me. Hopefully I’ll be fit and ready for it in 5weeks to raise some money for Alzheimer’s. My Granddad has been diagnosed with the condition.
Thursday is the nightmare day of the week! An entire day of Locomotor Anatomy is not great. We started the equine forelimb and are scheduled to finish it today. I don’t find it to bad at the moment, but then I have actually been doing some anatomy out of lectures (I’m trying to make more of an effort this term after realising over Christmas that I new nothing of last terms Anatomy).
Last night we (10 vets) had a Mexican night at Clare’s house. This was very sociable and the food was great. However some people got a bit too drunk on the tequila and had to be put to bed early (Clare was sick in her bed, Hayley passed out and Tamsin had to be carried home… Thankfully the lads were completely sober and in total control?!)
Today is not too bad. Only an afternoon of Locomotor to deal with, then tonight I’m going to go for a run and chill out in the flat (well at least that’s the plan at the moment).
This weekend I haven’t got anything exciting lined up. My list of things to do are:
• Tidy room.
• Wash cloths.
• Go for run.
• Play vet hockey.
• Sort out EMS stuff (need to organise a pig placement and cattle placement for the summer. I fancy doing milking abroad).
Monday, January 19, 2004
It’s Monday morning and I’m surprisingly tired for the quantity of stimulating stuff I’ve got done this weekend…
Saturday got up (that’s an achievement believe me), went out for a very spicy noodle meal with Hayley (2nd Yr vet/girlfriend) and two of her flat mates and then in the evening we had a great fun game of Cranium. If you’ve played this game you’ll know how awesome it is. Sort of a cross between pictionary, charades, trivial pursuits and a crazy spelling test. Well we all though it was worth staying up till 2:00 to play. It was then time for film and bed (perhaps the most unproductive day ever, but then I have had four weeks of revision and three exams).
Yesterday I tidied the flat and did some work! Managed to cover the scabula, humerus and antebrachium (forearm) last night and their species differences (not as much of an accomplishment as it sounds to be honest).
Today is not a bad day at all, in-fact I’m almost looking forward to my Parasitology lectures. Theoretically there should be very few new parasite names to learn this term after the hundreds of mental Latin words last term.
Tonight I’m off into town to buy some shiny new trainers and then carry on with the fitness regime for the Bristol half marathon.
Saturday got up (that’s an achievement believe me), went out for a very spicy noodle meal with Hayley (2nd Yr vet/girlfriend) and two of her flat mates and then in the evening we had a great fun game of Cranium. If you’ve played this game you’ll know how awesome it is. Sort of a cross between pictionary, charades, trivial pursuits and a crazy spelling test. Well we all though it was worth staying up till 2:00 to play. It was then time for film and bed (perhaps the most unproductive day ever, but then I have had four weeks of revision and three exams).
Yesterday I tidied the flat and did some work! Managed to cover the scabula, humerus and antebrachium (forearm) last night and their species differences (not as much of an accomplishment as it sounds to be honest).
Today is not a bad day at all, in-fact I’m almost looking forward to my Parasitology lectures. Theoretically there should be very few new parasite names to learn this term after the hundreds of mental Latin words last term.
Tonight I’m off into town to buy some shiny new trainers and then carry on with the fitness regime for the Bristol half marathon.
Friday, January 16, 2004
Yep unlucky I’m back… After just sieving my way through over 60 e-mails I found one from Kieran asking me to carry on this apparently very useful and insightful diary??! Don’t know about that but will do my best.
Christmas was very not ideal. Apart from an excellent Christmas day with all the family and a very hazy new year I pretty much had to revise the whole 4 weeks through. The vet school kindly created us with four exams on our return. These were Physiology on Monday, Anatomy exam and spot test on Tuesday and then Parasitology on Wednesday. In case your wondering what the spot test is, we go to dissection in third of the year groups then move around the DR in silence from one station to the next. A buzzer goes off every minute for about 30-40 minutes, giving us one minute to identify some random anatomical part that usually is completely alien unless you pull your finger out in Anatomy.
The exams didn’t go too bad I think (will get the results next week). The revision over Xmas must have paid off as if I’d sat them at the end of last term I would have been doomed!
Anatomy theory was good. We got tested on the horse larynx, some neurone pathways and the upper (dorsal) region of the nose. The Anatomy spot wasn’t so good…perhaps they’ll balance out?!
Physiology was the worst as I gave an appalling answer for my essay on posture. Though data interpretation went well on the thyroid glands. Hopefully that will have made up for it. Also the negative marking true or false section went pretty good.
Best by far was Parasitology. Everything I had revised game up! “Back of the net!!”
(Toxocara canis, parasitic gastroenteritis in cattle and liver fluke…exciting stuff I assure you!)
Anyway, hope you found that insightful, I’m not sure how convinced I am about people actually wanting to read about my exam stresses but it’s there.
As for work this term things aren’t looking great. We started the Locomotor section in Anatomy yesterday with a bang. The new lecturer is mental; no doubt a genius but frickin mental… He lectures in the most unique way. He just brings up photos and talks about them very frequently asking the year questions as he goes (you can’t switch off for a second). Though it’s intense it seems very effective and we’ve only had two lectures!
Physiology this term has much less material to cover. We started the male reproductive system today which wasn’t too bad. I think all we actually do this term reproductive physiology but don’t quote me on that.
We still continue with the great fun Parasitology, lectures commencing next Monday and we also start Pharmacology. Will report back when lectures start.
I think that’s more than enough academic mumbo jumbo. Social stuff so far hasn’t been amazing due to exams. I made out on Wednesday to Wedgies but was soooo tired it wasn’t great. Hopefully tonight will be better! We’re having a lads night betting on the Wacky Racers video, playing some poker and getting fat on beer and take away…nice! Might go for a run first though if I can be bothered.
I don’t have anything planned for the weekend; I think a big exam stress wind down is in order!
Christmas was very not ideal. Apart from an excellent Christmas day with all the family and a very hazy new year I pretty much had to revise the whole 4 weeks through. The vet school kindly created us with four exams on our return. These were Physiology on Monday, Anatomy exam and spot test on Tuesday and then Parasitology on Wednesday. In case your wondering what the spot test is, we go to dissection in third of the year groups then move around the DR in silence from one station to the next. A buzzer goes off every minute for about 30-40 minutes, giving us one minute to identify some random anatomical part that usually is completely alien unless you pull your finger out in Anatomy.
The exams didn’t go too bad I think (will get the results next week). The revision over Xmas must have paid off as if I’d sat them at the end of last term I would have been doomed!
Anatomy theory was good. We got tested on the horse larynx, some neurone pathways and the upper (dorsal) region of the nose. The Anatomy spot wasn’t so good…perhaps they’ll balance out?!
Physiology was the worst as I gave an appalling answer for my essay on posture. Though data interpretation went well on the thyroid glands. Hopefully that will have made up for it. Also the negative marking true or false section went pretty good.
Best by far was Parasitology. Everything I had revised game up! “Back of the net!!”
(Toxocara canis, parasitic gastroenteritis in cattle and liver fluke…exciting stuff I assure you!)
Anyway, hope you found that insightful, I’m not sure how convinced I am about people actually wanting to read about my exam stresses but it’s there.
As for work this term things aren’t looking great. We started the Locomotor section in Anatomy yesterday with a bang. The new lecturer is mental; no doubt a genius but frickin mental… He lectures in the most unique way. He just brings up photos and talks about them very frequently asking the year questions as he goes (you can’t switch off for a second). Though it’s intense it seems very effective and we’ve only had two lectures!
Physiology this term has much less material to cover. We started the male reproductive system today which wasn’t too bad. I think all we actually do this term reproductive physiology but don’t quote me on that.
We still continue with the great fun Parasitology, lectures commencing next Monday and we also start Pharmacology. Will report back when lectures start.
I think that’s more than enough academic mumbo jumbo. Social stuff so far hasn’t been amazing due to exams. I made out on Wednesday to Wedgies but was soooo tired it wasn’t great. Hopefully tonight will be better! We’re having a lads night betting on the Wacky Racers video, playing some poker and getting fat on beer and take away…nice! Might go for a run first though if I can be bothered.
I don’t have anything planned for the weekend; I think a big exam stress wind down is in order!
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