The bad day from Friday, remember the one I mentioned earlier. The day with the guy, the great guy, who made it all better just by being available. So back to that day, it started with an emergency call around 7:30 am for a acutely neurologic horse that I ended up euthanizing and the day ended with all the hoopla that is involved in reporting a neurologic horse to the state health department, as required by the state of Arizona. The rest of the hectic day is not worth the blurred details.
Fast forward to yesterday I get the phone call from the state veterinarian, the horse is positive for rabies. So today, I get to go get my post exposure vaccination. Since I’m previously vaccinated (required in veterinary school), I only get 2 shots, instead of the standard 5 series. That same guy, remember him, the really great guy, volunteered to go with me and hold my hand, even though he’s terrified of needles and shots. (I’m ok with shots but who’s going to turn down a cute guy volunteering to sit and hold my hand).
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Kristin Armstrong, (yes the ex-wife of Lance) writes a regular colum/blog for Runner’s World magazine, and I subscribe so it shows up in my email inbox when she has a new post. This post is all about contentment and life in balance. It has been hard to remember to blog lately, because life has been super busy, but in balance and full of contentment.
Right now, there are 93 days left of my internship, 93 days until I leave this contracted and salaried position and start something new. The new part hasn’t quite been figured out just yet. By now, most everyone knows that I didn’t match in a residency program, this time. I had some reservations about my last minute decision to apply for a medicine position instead of a surgery position. Not receiving a highly coveted position just proves that medicine is not my spot in the world, and a better-for-me opportunity will come along. So until I find out what that is, I’m coasting comfortably. But if anyone knows of a horse vet that is hiring, let me know. I have some possible ideas, one of which involves the summer in Idaho (Braun Bros Reunion will happen if I wind up in Idaho – just sayin’).
Work is good; I’m on medicine with a highly critical case that has beaten all sorts of statistical odds and survived. Oleander plants (an ornamental bush that looks like this) is highly toxic to all animals, including people and this horse ingested a few mouths full. It is highly rewarding and makes the many nights up here with him, completely worth it. Same goes for my 7 day old foal with diarrhea – he’s looking better.
The team roper/farrier is absolutely wonderful and amazing beyond all comprehension. He completely understands my job and why I sometimes have to cut plans short or cancel last minute, or why I have to leave church early to take a phone call, or spend a Sunday afternoon running to work 6 times. He constantly finds ways to amaze me, he’s so kind hearted, just to watch him with his horses is awe inspiring, but then to watch him with one of my patients, was just amazing. He’s funny, I haven’t done crunches in weeks but my stomach is sore from all the laughing. He’s always surprising me with things he says and does and his thoughtful gestures. I’m so lucky to have him.
I’ve been riding more horses in the past 2 months, than I had the opportunity to do in the past 4 years, which alone is causing suc
Kristin Armstrong, (yes the ex-wife of Lance) writes a regular colum/blog for Runner’s World magazine, and I subscribe so it shows up in my email inbox when she has a new post. This post is all about contentment and life in balance. It has been hard to remember to blog lately, because life has been super busy, but in balance and full of contentment.
Right now, there are 93 days left of my internship, 93 days until I leave this contracted and salaried position and start something new. The new part hasn’t quite been figured out just yet. By now, most everyone knows that I didn’t match in a residency program, this time. I had some reservations about my last minute decision to apply for a medicine position instead of a surgery position. Not receiving a highly coveted position just proves that medicine is not my spot in the world, and a better-for-me opportunity will come along. So until I find out what that is, I’m coasting comfortably. But if anyone knows of a horse vet that is hiring, let me know. I have some possible ideas, one of which involves the summer in Idaho (Braun Bros Reunion will happen if I wind up in Idaho – just sayin’).
Work is good; I’m on medicine with a highly critical case that has beaten all sorts of statistical odds and survived. Oleander plants (an ornamental bush that looks like this) is highly toxic to all animals, including people and this horse ingested a few mouths full. It is highly rewarding and makes the many nights up here with him, completely worth it. Same goes for my 7 day old foal with diarrhea – he’s looking better.
The team roper/farrier is absolutely wonderful and amazing beyond all comprehension. He completely understands my job and why I sometimes have to cut plans short or cancel last minute, or why I have to leave church early to take a phone call, or spend a Sunday afternoon running to work 6 times. He constantly finds ways to amaze me, he’s so kind hearted, just to watch him with his horses is awe inspiring, but then to watch him with one of my patients, was just amazing. He’s funny, I haven’t done crunches in weeks but my stomach is sore from all the laughing. He’s always surprising me with things he says and does and his thoughtful gestures. I’m so lucky to have him.
I’ve been riding more horses in the past 2 months, than I had the opportunity to do in the past 4 years, which alone is causing such happiness in my heart.
I’ve switched churches, the new one I’m attending is very different than the church of Christ I’m used to, but the lessons are great and the pastors are wonderful. I’m enjoying newfound spiritual growth.
And that’s what I’ve been doing since the last update…
h happiness in my heart.
I’ve switched churches, the new one I’m attending is very different than the church of Christ I’m used to, but the lessons are great and the pastors are wonderful. I’m enjoying newfound spiritual growth.
And that’s what I’ve been doing since the last update…
Right now, there are 93 days left of my internship, 93 days until I leave this contracted and salaried position and start something new. The new part hasn’t quite been figured out just yet. By now, most everyone knows that I didn’t match in a residency program, this time. I had some reservations about my last minute decision to apply for a medicine position instead of a surgery position. Not receiving a highly coveted position just proves that medicine is not my spot in the world, and a better-for-me opportunity will come along. So until I find out what that is, I’m coasting comfortably. But if anyone knows of a horse vet that is hiring, let me know. I have some possible ideas, one of which involves the summer in Idaho (Braun Bros Reunion will happen if I wind up in Idaho – just sayin’).
Work is good; I’m on medicine with a highly critical case that has beaten all sorts of statistical odds and survived. Oleander plants (an ornamental bush that looks like this) is highly toxic to all animals, including people and this horse ingested a few mouths full. It is highly rewarding and makes the many nights up here with him, completely worth it. Same goes for my 7 day old foal with diarrhea – he’s looking better.
The team roper/farrier is absolutely wonderful and amazing beyond all comprehension. He completely understands my job and why I sometimes have to cut plans short or cancel last minute, or why I have to leave church early to take a phone call, or spend a Sunday afternoon running to work 6 times. He constantly finds ways to amaze me, he’s so kind hearted, just to watch him with his horses is awe inspiring, but then to watch him with one of my patients, was just amazing. He’s funny, I haven’t done crunches in weeks but my stomach is sore from all the laughing. He’s always surprising me with things he says and does and his thoughtful gestures. I’m so lucky to have him.
I’ve been riding more horses in the past 2 months, than I had the opportunity to do in the past 4 years, which alone is causing suc
Kristin Armstrong, (yes the ex-wife of Lance) writes a regular colum/blog for Runner’s World magazine, and I subscribe so it shows up in my email inbox when she has a new post. This post is all about contentment and life in balance. It has been hard to remember to blog lately, because life has been super busy, but in balance and full of contentment.
Right now, there are 93 days left of my internship, 93 days until I leave this contracted and salaried position and start something new. The new part hasn’t quite been figured out just yet. By now, most everyone knows that I didn’t match in a residency program, this time. I had some reservations about my last minute decision to apply for a medicine position instead of a surgery position. Not receiving a highly coveted position just proves that medicine is not my spot in the world, and a better-for-me opportunity will come along. So until I find out what that is, I’m coasting comfortably. But if anyone knows of a horse vet that is hiring, let me know. I have some possible ideas, one of which involves the summer in Idaho (Braun Bros Reunion will happen if I wind up in Idaho – just sayin’).
Work is good; I’m on medicine with a highly critical case that has beaten all sorts of statistical odds and survived. Oleander plants (an ornamental bush that looks like this) is highly toxic to all animals, including people and this horse ingested a few mouths full. It is highly rewarding and makes the many nights up here with him, completely worth it. Same goes for my 7 day old foal with diarrhea – he’s looking better.
The team roper/farrier is absolutely wonderful and amazing beyond all comprehension. He completely understands my job and why I sometimes have to cut plans short or cancel last minute, or why I have to leave church early to take a phone call, or spend a Sunday afternoon running to work 6 times. He constantly finds ways to amaze me, he’s so kind hearted, just to watch him with his horses is awe inspiring, but then to watch him with one of my patients, was just amazing. He’s funny, I haven’t done crunches in weeks but my stomach is sore from all the laughing. He’s always surprising me with things he says and does and his thoughtful gestures. I’m so lucky to have him.
I’ve been riding more horses in the past 2 months, than I had the opportunity to do in the past 4 years, which alone is causing such happiness in my heart.
I’ve switched churches, the new one I’m attending is very different than the church of Christ I’m used to, but the lessons are great and the pastors are wonderful. I’m enjoying newfound spiritual growth.
And that’s what I’ve been doing since the last update…
h happiness in my heart.
I’ve switched churches, the new one I’m attending is very different than the church of Christ I’m used to, but the lessons are great and the pastors are wonderful. I’m enjoying newfound spiritual growth.
And that’s what I’ve been doing since the last update…
Sunday, February 22, 2009
It has been said that all horses come with 2 a**holes. One under the tail and the other holding the lead rope.
I have an owner for a hospitalized case that certainely fits that description. Last night at 11:00 pm, it goes off. It of course being satan, the loveable nickname of our emergency pager. The tune on our pager isn't the standard beep-beep-beep, but the tune to 'raindrops keep falling on my head'. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kids, everyone sing along now. I call the answering service to check the message and get this message.. "
"Hey, this is Client X, just wanting an update on Patient X before I go to bed. I talked to the doctor twice today and visited once, but just needed another update."
So I call her back, at 11:15 pm, and she procedes to keep me on the phone for 45 minutes asking all sorts of questions that could have waited for a time with the sun is shining. Questions about turn out (doesn't happen following surgery for 4 months), when can he show again (he's an unbroke 3 year old, can go back to work in 5 months), can he be insured (don't know, not an insurance agent), my horse friend said that he'll need this particular procedure done again every year for the rest of his life now (really? I've never heard that and I do the said procedure all the time), etc etc..
I have an owner for a hospitalized case that certainely fits that description. Last night at 11:00 pm, it goes off. It of course being satan, the loveable nickname of our emergency pager. The tune on our pager isn't the standard beep-beep-beep, but the tune to 'raindrops keep falling on my head'. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kids, everyone sing along now. I call the answering service to check the message and get this message.. "
"Hey, this is Client X, just wanting an update on Patient X before I go to bed. I talked to the doctor twice today and visited once, but just needed another update."
So I call her back, at 11:15 pm, and she procedes to keep me on the phone for 45 minutes asking all sorts of questions that could have waited for a time with the sun is shining. Questions about turn out (doesn't happen following surgery for 4 months), when can he show again (he's an unbroke 3 year old, can go back to work in 5 months), can he be insured (don't know, not an insurance agent), my horse friend said that he'll need this particular procedure done again every year for the rest of his life now (really? I've never heard that and I do the said procedure all the time), etc etc..
Saturday, February 21, 2009
I keep meaning to blog but keep forgetting what I have to blog about.
My life consists of.. work (ah, the crazy life of an intern), on call duty (again, crazy life of an intern), eating, sleeping some (hahahaha!), and spending a little time with the boy. Crazy farrier/roper schedules.
My match results are in 8 days - not stressing yet and trying not to think about it. It is what it is.
Thats about it.
I'm day 2 into a 4 day call and have had 2 surgeries already.
My life consists of.. work (ah, the crazy life of an intern), on call duty (again, crazy life of an intern), eating, sleeping some (hahahaha!), and spending a little time with the boy. Crazy farrier/roper schedules.
My match results are in 8 days - not stressing yet and trying not to think about it. It is what it is.
Thats about it.
I'm day 2 into a 4 day call and have had 2 surgeries already.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
"Oh dear Christian College..."
Recent reports of my alma mater breaking NCAA recruiting rules have recently come into the headlines. (here, here, and here). It absolutely breaks my heart to hear that international students, far from home, were being shown an outpouring of Christian love by local Abilene citizens are now going to have their titles, scholarships and reputations marred. In addition, ACU was standing up and doing the right thing by self reporting their infractions and are being severely punished, for being the "little guys". Remember when OU's football team got in trouble for accepting brand spanking new cars from a local dealership - they sure didn't get their winning season, along with records, statistics and resulting awards revoked. A slap on the wrist and a berth in the BCS championship game were their "punishment".
NCAA = biased
Go Purple, Go White! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
GO WILDCATS!
NCAA = biased
Go Purple, Go White! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
GO WILDCATS!
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