You know, being a Pre-Veterinary Student, I get asked a lot of veterinary questions.  I'm even treated like I'm a vet already by some of my friends.  In the last month, I've answered questions about two cats Oats and Hazel and a young dog named Milo.  And though I don't have anywhere near the knowledge I would need to make a real diagnosis, it's still kind of fun having people ask me for my opinion.

This past week has had several triumphs in the making of the future vet me.

On Monday in the Preceptorship with Dr. Roeder I successfully removed a retained deciduous canine from a dog.  That's right - me.  I did it.  Deciduous or baby teeth sometimes don't fall out like they should and cause problems with the adult teeth when they come in.  Dr. Roeder took out the first one and then showed me how to do it and I did it!  Maybe dentists really do love what they do...

Example of a Retained Deciduous Canine

I also took my quiz to be a husbandry intern at The Living Planet Aquarium and although I don't know my score, it was pretty easy and I'm sure I'll be starting as a Husbandry Intern in not too long.  I also found out that the aquarium is going to be acquiring River Otters and got to look at their new enclosure and that was pretty exciting.  But even better, I got to meet the Veterinarian who takes care of all the animals at LPA and I might get to do an externship with her next semester!  It's gonna be awesome!

Aaaaaw.  The River Otters are Cute Too!

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You know, this semester has been a rough one.  Not so much because of the number of classes I'm taking - I do that to myself every time - but more because the layout of my days.  No one should have to be on campus that much. 

But as busy and stressed out as I sometimes get, there's always something wonderful to be noticed about the world.  In my classes I've been learning about the development of new life, of the intricacies of the body and its systems, and of all sorts of fascinating creatures.  It's beautiful.

The world around me seems to agree.  I walk outside in the cool, crisp autumn air and take the splendor of this world into my lungs.  My eyes watch the leaves change color and flutter to the ground with the passing wind then watch my breath as it clouds and disappears.  Life is good.  It's beautiful and simple.

So if you find yourself stressed with too much to do, take a walk.  Notice the little things.  Because it is our missing them that sets us off kilter.