So, I couldnt think of a snazzy title for this blog entry, but oh well.... I tried to update the other day but for some reason nothing i typed was saved :( Darn. Anyways I wanted to update about my research lab thus far. My paperwork hasnt gone through yet so all I'm able to do is observe. Which is okay, because i'd rather not learn on the job.

The girl who is "mentoring" me, is leaving in two weeks to go back to medical school in Ireland (Ireland?) She told me how she wound up there, but I wonder, I might never learn WHY she decided do to. Either way, good for her. At least she's in medical school. Here I am, blogging about how much I wish I were.

Another one of the research students in the lab apparently wants to go to vet school and I found this out after I watched her shaking as she was trying to tie off a mouse art line. I wanted so much to dive in there and do it myself, but I held it all in. She ended up telling me all about how IF she went to UF undergrad, she would have a much better chance of getting into UF Vet. Apparently, 60% of vet students are from UF undergrad but she didnt go there because she wanted to be close to her family (???). I guess it's just me, but if my career prospects are on the line, I dont give a shit where I go - as long as I meet my objective. But this is coming from someone who went to boarding school when she was 12, so maybe there is a huge difference in mindset....


In regard to the shadowing, several short emails have shot back and forth. The latest was that the coordinator was asking about my availability. 4 month rotation? Yes, because thats the length of the semester so I figured.... Everyday? No, once or twice a week.
After that, I havent heard from her. I must admit, I'm pretty impressed with her attentiveness. I hope it works out.



I already bought notebooks and pens for class :) I cannot wait until school starts, the anxiety is incredible. I actually have some math tutoring tomorrow :) I've been in touch with this grad student, someone who finally knows what they are talking about. Over the past few weeks, I've been self practicing calculus problems. Its kinda hard to re-teach yourself but at least I can get some help before the tests pile on.

So my dad made another reference to med school today. I forgot what we were talking about (I think I was telling him about my research) and he asked me if i "wore a gown" to which I told him that yes, when we work on the mice we have to wea coasts.He then said "So we might have a doctor soon?!" At least now I know he's not adverse to the idea, but sill I might keep iit under the radar.