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I know it's cliche, but it really is a new chapter for me. Switching schools, switching majors...I'm hoping to become a vet now! It was funny, because I wrote an article a couple months back about these nursing students and how popular the nursing field was becoming, and one of the students told me that several of her friends were always telling her how she should be a nurse. She was something else first, but then she finally realized nursing was for her. Another student (who, after calling her Mrs., I awkwardly learned was divorced...and proceeded to awkwardly gap because I'm lame like that) said she'd always been taking care of people. That got me thinking--my mother had always told me I'd make a good vet, and my local zoo is seriously like a third home to me. With volunteering, which I haven't gotten to do as much of as I'd like because of work, the zoo has become like a second home to me. So why was I pursuing meteorology (the study of weather, not meteors, in case you were wondering)?
Now I've got about a week left before I begin my time as a new Biology major. I'm terrified, because I am absolutely awful at biology, but I think being a meteorology major, even for the brief time of a year, left me with a lot of confidence. I was mortified of taking calculus, but hey I made it through. I was even scared of going to college in general, and I made it through that, too. And honestly, I get really excited when I think about becoming a vet. I mean, I know it'll be hard to do surgeries and stuff like that, but I feel like it's another thing I can tackle. Plus, getting over my squeamishness would probably be a good idea anyway, just for down the road in case I have to take someone in for a surgery, something like that. Also, I like to dissect, as long as I'm not dissecting cats. Unless it's a specific cat named Boule. I don't like him (kidding).
Anyway. Huge rambling, I know, but again this is a huge time in my life. Otherwise, my summer has been incredibly, wonderfully busy, and looking back it's been absolutely amazing. I'll definitely use these last couple days to enjoy more of it! In the end, though, I'm just so thankful for all of the amazing opportunities I've been given. These things were never supposed to happen to me. I never thought I'd make it to college, or write for the local newspaper, or volunteer at the zoo. And it's even weirder, because when I look back over the years I realize how much I've changed. I'd like to think it's for the better. I've had some bad moments this year, like this guy who essentially called me a 'middle school writer'. I was hurt by that, but in the end I'd like to think his nasty, flaming comment was a major takeaway for me: I have lots of work to do. I need to look at myself, listen better, and find out what it is that I need to fix. And part of that, I think, was finding what career path was right for me.
Oh, last thing--I'm going to sell one of my paintings. I've always wanted to see if someone would ever buy my work. It's not brilliant (or even that good), but I think it'd be interesting to see if anyone would snatch it up.
Anyways, I hope your school years go well, too. May this be a year of great beginnings for you all, too!
Paul Walker, Rest in Peace
As much as I wanted this to be a hoax, my gut is telling me it isn't. Paul Walker died this afternoon in a car crash. It's sad, of course, when anyone dies, and I didn't know Paul Walker personally. However, I've come to greatly respect him as an actor. We lost a truly talented individual, guys. This man was brilliant in Fast and Furious, and I loved him in The Skulls. Truly, truly gifted.
Aside from that, I think he was a great person as well. Back when I was on Facebook, he was one of the only celebrities I actually followed. I remember him almost always advertising something to do with a charity, or wildlife, or maybe something involved w
Update
Hey guys,
Today was my birthday, and it was absolutely perfect. Gorgeous day, parents off work--the works :) I got some amazing presents, but by far the best part was just hanging out with my parents and 6 pets/siblings. It was just really, really nice to be able to chill out together and have a darn good time doing it.
Also, I don't want to get too personal, but if you could, please say a prayer for my grandmother. She's got Stage 4 colon cancer and isn't doing very well at all. Admittedly, she is now allowed to at least eat, so she is doing somewhat better, but yeah...any good vibes, whatever you prefer, would be much appreciated. She cou
First Year of college is almost done
Ahhhhhh I'm almost finished with my first year of college! I honestly can't believe it--didn't I just move in here not too long ago?
I can honestly say that as excited as I am for summer, I'm really sad to go. I've had such a great year here. Not a perfect one, but I'm really happy that I was able to come here and meet the people I did, learn what I did, and participate in the activities that I did. All in all, it was a great first year, and I can't wait for next year! :)
Hellooooooo!
Hey everybody,
I know I haven't been too active lately--blame calculus for that one. It wants to destroy me. Anyways, I hope you are all well. I've been having a Nicolas Cage of a time with college so far (second semester is much much much much much much harder than the first one D: ).
I'm still working on Paulwolf. I'm actually taking it in a little bit of a different direction with some new characters and cakes...yeah.
However today is a snow day so maybe some of that will get done today!
Have a great day! And if you're like me and there's snow outside and ridiculously cold temps--be careful and keep warm :)
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Good luck to you! School can be nuts and you always seem to change your mind about things. I definitely wouldn't touch anything having to do with science, and I'm sticking with my English. I'll probably be broke for the rest of my life, but at least I'll suffer for my art? Right? Maybe not...