True Life: I Am Going To Be A Vet(Hopefully): INSANITY!

There are no words to explain how hectic these last few weeks have been. I am sitting now in my dorm overlooking the Caribbean ocean with a little time to post an entry. Let's go back. Our plane left JFK last Sunday the 25th so of course naturally I waited until late the night before to pack everything. All I can say is THANK GOD my family and Jesse came with me. They each gave up half of their suitcases so I could pack more of my crap in them. I also ended up with three suitcases just for myself. Somehow after packing until almost 1 am the night before we left we managed to fit everything in. It gives me anxiety just thinking about how long and stressful packing was so I am really glad that is over. The Saturday before I left I had my goodbyes with half of my family. It was hard but I know I am doing this for the good of myself, as well as to help my family when I am able to in the future. Before I knew it after a short two-hour nap we were off to the airport at 3 am for our flight to St. Kitts which was leaving at 7:30 am. A few hours later, I landed on the island that would soon become my two year home. I was greeted outside by my wonderful orientation leader Siobhan who gave me my new island phone and some other goodies. They took us straight to the school where my family met up with us and we started to unpack and setup my room. The room is just perfect. I opted to live by myself for the first semester because for those who know me really well know I talk in my sleep and at times it can be a little creepy. After we looked around the campus we headed over to where my family was staying at the Marriott which is BEAUTIFUL. I am super excited because Ross students are allowed to use the beach and pools for free. So you know I will be spending a lot of time there :) I had a blast all week with my family, as well as my orientation group. My boyfriend was even able to tag along on some of the activities we did all week and was honorary group member 13. The week consisted of island tours, zip lining, paddle boarding, BBQs, snorkeling, swimming and tons more. I would mainly end each afternoon going back and hanging out with my family at the hotel. Just in this last week and a half living here I have already become a morning person and probably lost about 5 pounds from the constant walking up and down hills here. Before I knew it it was time for my family and boyfriend to leave. I was dreading that day but knew they had to get back to their lives. My mom I think at times was even more stressed about this whole thing so I am happy now that she doesn't have to worry about it anymore and can do the things that she kept continuously putting off because of the trip. They left Sunday and I knew I'd be a basket case, which of course I was. I went in the taxi to the airport with them and it was nothing but tears. After they went into the airport I took a taxi back to my dorm to try and get in the school mindset. I went food shopping with my lovely new friend Michelle and bought tons of stuff which came out to about $150. I also organized my whole room and stalked my families plane to see whereabouts they were. I was trying to keep happy that day but it was a little hard. I find some comfort in knowing that all of these other people here also had to leave their whole life so I think that is why we all click so well. As for school, my first day went well. I had nutrition, anatomy, and histology followed by my white coat ceremony where I was attacked by fire ants. Today classes go from 11-5 and I am pretty excited to meet all of my other professors. Here are some pictures from my week they are a little bit out of order but oh well :) FYI! Only 100 days to go until home (Yes I already have a countdown)