My method for getting things done is largely comprised of making lists and writing post-it notes. Sometimes, the wall here in front of my computer may as well be wall papered with the amount of sticky notes up there. Anyway, lately I have been awesome-ly efficient at getting things accomplished and throwing those suckers away. Today alone, I took down 4 post-its, each with a task written on it! I get the same sense of enjoyment whenever I mark tasks of my list, which resides next to my computer (it is also a Post-it, only with lines). Call me a nerd, oh well
I have just added a tab, as you can see above. "Romania Maymester 2011." I am pretty excited about this trip, the opportunity itself and the team of people I get to go with. Look forward to reading more about it after wards!
In vet school news, I am still waiting, but I will reiterate that that is okay. The deadline for acceptances is coming up (April 15th) and I assume the will beginning filling spots from the alternate list after that point. Could I get a call next week? It's a possibility. Could I get a call in August? That is possible too. Guess we will just have to wait and see! :)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Uncertain Position
"You have been placed on our list of alternatives for the DVM Class of 2015. We realize this puts you in an uncertain position with us."
Yes, this means I am on the waiting list. Honestly though, I'm getting pretty good at waiting. It's almost been a full year since the beginning of the VMCAS application itself. So much work for such little pay! At least so far.
But I am not worried. I know I will get were God wants me to be as long as I give up the troubles of this life to Him. I only live day to day by His grace! I don't know what my future looks like, but I know I can trust in Him with it. I mean, he created me, after all.
Some verses that have really spoken into my life this week:
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." ~Proverbs 16:9
"For I know the plans for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." ~Proverbs 3:5-6
And above all else...
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." ~2 Cornithians 12:9
And lastly, some pictures from spring break. Jacksonville, FL. Clear blue skies, 70's everyday. Isn't Creation wonderful?
Yes, this means I am on the waiting list. Honestly though, I'm getting pretty good at waiting. It's almost been a full year since the beginning of the VMCAS application itself. So much work for such little pay! At least so far.
But I am not worried. I know I will get were God wants me to be as long as I give up the troubles of this life to Him. I only live day to day by His grace! I don't know what my future looks like, but I know I can trust in Him with it. I mean, he created me, after all.
Some verses that have really spoken into my life this week:
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." ~Proverbs 16:9
"For I know the plans for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." ~Proverbs 3:5-6
And above all else...
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." ~2 Cornithians 12:9
And lastly, some pictures from spring break. Jacksonville, FL. Clear blue skies, 70's everyday. Isn't Creation wonderful?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Breath... Breath....
This is what I'm having to tell myself lately. Been waiting on the vet school decision to happen. Some people I know have already received calls from the dean to let them know about their acceptance to the Class of 2015. But just some people! They are dragging this process out across several days! If you want to kill a Type A personality pre-veter, that's how you do it.
Something I keep reminding myself about is this. I am a junior. I have a senior year in ANSC if I don't get into vet school. God has bigger plans for me than anything I can imagine. Maybe admittance to vet school this year isn't in that plan. Whatever He has in order for me is better.
It's still very difficult. I just want to know something.
In the meantime, here is a picture of my Jack-jack and her cat friend.
Something I keep reminding myself about is this. I am a junior. I have a senior year in ANSC if I don't get into vet school. God has bigger plans for me than anything I can imagine. Maybe admittance to vet school this year isn't in that plan. Whatever He has in order for me is better.
It's still very difficult. I just want to know something.
In the meantime, here is a picture of my Jack-jack and her cat friend.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Sigh of Relief
The vet interview is complete!
And I feel good about it. It sucks that one conversation has so much pressure on it. They really just want to get to know you! My interview was fairly short, which surprised me. Fairly generic questions, nothing overly challenging about veterinary medicine (after all, I'm not a doctor yet!).
And now we wait! Should hear back sometime in March??
And I feel good about it. It sucks that one conversation has so much pressure on it. They really just want to get to know you! My interview was fairly short, which surprised me. Fairly generic questions, nothing overly challenging about veterinary medicine (after all, I'm not a doctor yet!).
And now we wait! Should hear back sometime in March??
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Focus
I've heard of people choosing a "one word" as their New Years Resolution. So why not? My word is FOCUS.
It feels like a fresh start. Clean slate. New year, new semester. Of course, I still have my wonderful Purdue friends, housemates and great boyfriend. They are the support system I desperately need sometimes (neigh, most of the time). Most of all though, I need to focus on relying on God. This is going to be a big thing for my this year, especially as I wait for that veterinary decision letter. I think I have a plan, but it would be very naive of me to expect things to happen that way. God's plan is the only plan for me and sometimes I forget.
I'm feeling quite optimistic about this semester. As of the first day! I think that I will be able to be more motivated in my classes because, thus far, I like them (except Physics!). But who knows, maybe my optimism in Genetics, Biochemistry and Meat Science will make me enjoy Physics too (what a stretch, but hey, I said I'm feeling optimistic!).
In 403 news, we are reading through the entire Word over the course of the year. I know I will need focus and dedication to keep up with this. I have already fallen behind...
In veterinary news, my interview is in less than 2 weeks! Today, I have a mock interview to practice questions. I have also talked with people in veterinary medicine about the interview process searching for tips and words of encouragement. I'm staying positive about the whole ordeal. No need really to freak out, that would be stupid. I'm simply trying to prepare myself as much as I can between now and then. It's still very exciting though!
It feels like a fresh start. Clean slate. New year, new semester. Of course, I still have my wonderful Purdue friends, housemates and great boyfriend. They are the support system I desperately need sometimes (neigh, most of the time). Most of all though, I need to focus on relying on God. This is going to be a big thing for my this year, especially as I wait for that veterinary decision letter. I think I have a plan, but it would be very naive of me to expect things to happen that way. God's plan is the only plan for me and sometimes I forget.
I'm feeling quite optimistic about this semester. As of the first day! I think that I will be able to be more motivated in my classes because, thus far, I like them (except Physics!). But who knows, maybe my optimism in Genetics, Biochemistry and Meat Science will make me enjoy Physics too (what a stretch, but hey, I said I'm feeling optimistic!).
In 403 news, we are reading through the entire Word over the course of the year. I know I will need focus and dedication to keep up with this. I have already fallen behind...
In veterinary news, my interview is in less than 2 weeks! Today, I have a mock interview to practice questions. I have also talked with people in veterinary medicine about the interview process searching for tips and words of encouragement. I'm staying positive about the whole ordeal. No need really to freak out, that would be stupid. I'm simply trying to prepare myself as much as I can between now and then. It's still very exciting though!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Stalking the Mailman
For the entire month of December, I checked our mailbox religiously to see if I had received anything from the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine. Nothing.
The last Friday of finals week, I came back from my Ochem exam (passed the class, yes!!) and of course I checked the mail again, even though I had watched the mailman walk pass my house earlier that day (terrible, right?) I open up my computer to check my email and what do I see, Purdue Veterinary School Admissions Interview Offer. YES! That is exactly what I had been waiting on and apparently I didn't need to check the snail mail. Ever.
So I have passed the first cut for admission into veterinary school. My interview is in January and we will still where I am led from there!
The last Friday of finals week, I came back from my Ochem exam (passed the class, yes!!) and of course I checked the mail again, even though I had watched the mailman walk pass my house earlier that day (terrible, right?) I open up my computer to check my email and what do I see, Purdue Veterinary School Admissions Interview Offer. YES! That is exactly what I had been waiting on and apparently I didn't need to check the snail mail. Ever.
So I have passed the first cut for admission into veterinary school. My interview is in January and we will still where I am led from there!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Submit
"Congratulations!
You have successfully e-submitted your application to VMCAS."
You know what that means. That means I was up until 3 am last night staring at my computer screen trying to decided if I was finished with my veterinary application. I'd read all of the instructions, twice. I'd rechecked my courses work, probably five times. I'd read, edited, reread and edited my personal statement possibly a hundred times.
So there I sat. Almost confident that I was done. Earlier in the night I was feeling so overwhelmed and stressed about the whole ordeal. But by 3 am, I was calm and I slowly looked through everything a last time, said a prayer and hit 'Submit.'
Out of my hands now! As someone once told me (yesterday), if I'm meant to get in this year, it will happen. Guess we will just wait and see (and try not to stalk the mailman).
You have successfully e-submitted your application to VMCAS."
You know what that means. That means I was up until 3 am last night staring at my computer screen trying to decided if I was finished with my veterinary application. I'd read all of the instructions, twice. I'd rechecked my courses work, probably five times. I'd read, edited, reread and edited my personal statement possibly a hundred times.
So there I sat. Almost confident that I was done. Earlier in the night I was feeling so overwhelmed and stressed about the whole ordeal. But by 3 am, I was calm and I slowly looked through everything a last time, said a prayer and hit 'Submit.'
Out of my hands now! As someone once told me (yesterday), if I'm meant to get in this year, it will happen. Guess we will just wait and see (and try not to stalk the mailman).
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