Car problems at St. Kitts

My lovely car, Betty, is costing me so much money these days.
Last wed, my master cylinder went out so I had to get that replaced.
The mechanic said my break shoes (the back break pads) needs to be replaced soon.
I told him I had no more money and crossed my fingers.
While driving to school on Sat, I heard this loud noise in the back and I knew I was in trouble.
I drove my car again to the shop- mind you it's not like a shop in the US.
It's basically a shack with wholes dugout for the mechanics to craw into so that they can see underneath the car.
Now it's all fixed and I'm much happier. Machnic charged me $100EC but the parts costed me $200EC.

I am still surprised to see how crappy of a car this is. It is a 1994 Toyota Camry and it's a typical "st.kitts car." At least my interior looks nice, I have AC, I have radio what qualifies as a $4000 car. My friend has a car she bought for $1800. The windows don't roll down, car doesn't lock, and it has no AC, radio or speakers. Most upholsterers are gone or ripped, and the car is rusted on the outside.
I think I sold my 1988 Toyota few years back for $700. That car had working AC, radio, power window, and exterior looked amazing!

FB fun

What career is right for you?
VETERANARIAN
You LOVE animals. You sometimes like them more than people. A career that deals with animals would be perfect for you. You get along good with people for the most part, but sometimes you feel like they don't understand you. Animals always seem understanding to you, though. You're an organized person for the most part, but it's not a top priority for you. You can sometimes be an emotional person, but at the right times. You are in touch with your inner self and that helps you be a good person in life.


- thanks FB application for making my day ;)

what people don't tell you about vet school

it's stressful, it's negative, it is no fun.

People say 'oh you are doing something that most people cannot' or 'it must be hard work'
Well this is semester three, and this is the hardest semester I have encountered.
After 1st semester, it gives you little confidence that you might be able to be a doctor some day.
Second semester test you to be creative, appreciative and be glad you made it through second.
Third.....well, it's pure Hell. While I glance through my Facebook post, I see more people enjoying the weekend (my classmates) while I sit on my ass in the library from 9am till 10pm just because i'm one of the "slow" student.
I never considered myself smart, so I understand why I must work harder than others. But come on!!
Why can't I be one of those "smart" kids who gets A's even though they have fun every weekend going out drinking and having loads of fun. I sure can tell you, if I did that, I will be getting Fs and flunking out of veterinary school.
Or those kids are smart for playing hard and studying hard.

gosh life is great sometime!

Class schedule!

MONDAY:
8:00-8:50 AM
Gross Anatomy I Gross Anatomy I Lecture
9:00-9:50 AM
Gross Anatomy I Gross Anatomy I Lecture
10:10-11:00 AM
Microanatomy
11:10-12:00 PM
Microanatomy
12:10-1:00 PM Free
1:10-2:00 PM Introduction to
Veterinary Medicine
2:10-3:00 PM
Physiology 1

Tuesday - Friday
8:00-8:50 AM
Gross Anatomy I Gross Anatomy Lab
9:00-9:50 AM
Gross Anatomy I Gross Anatomy Lab
10:10-11:00 AM
Microanatomy
11:10-12:00 PM
Microanatomy
12:10-1:00 PM Free
1:10-2:00 PM Nutrition
Veterinary Medicine
2:10-3:00 PM
Physiology 1

Your exam schedule is as follows:

Micro Anatomy Mon Feb 1 Wed Mar 3 Mon Mar 29
(10.00 -11.00am) (10.00-11.00 am) (10.00-11.00am)
LRC LRC LRC

Physiology I Wed Feb 10 Wed Mar 10 ********
(2.00-3.00 pm) (2.00-3.00 pm)
Upper Aud Upper Aud

Gross Anatomy I Mon Feb 8 Mon Mar 8 Fri Apr 16
(7.00-10.00 am) (7.00-10.00 am) (7.00-10.00 am)
Anatomy Lab Anatomy Lab Anatomy Lab

Nutrition Tues Feb 16 Tues Mar 16 ********
(1.00-2.00pm) (1.00-2.00pm)

English Education in Japan

I wonder how important this "English Note" was. The article quotes the National Elementary School Association head saying "this English note is very important for those teachers who have never taught English. We believe it will be utilized heavily at provincial areas."

First, people who don't know how to teach a foreign language, should not teach it. (Not just certificates to prove they can teach, but also being able to communicate with natives in English.)

Second, after a lengthy debate over why English education need to be implemented to 5th and 6th graders of Japan, how come Bord of Education can't tell us in clear terms why this education is necessary at public hearings?

Facebook

My FB group is growing!!!

Welcome packet

So I have finally received the welcome packet from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. At first, there were so much info, I was absolutely overwhelmed!
Of course, my lovely husband helped me a lot...keeping my nerves and sanity in control.
Here are the small list of things to do...just a small list.

1) Book my ticket to St. Kitts---> send itinerary to my student coordinator.
2) Get HIV, TB, and VDRD (syphilis ) Test done for my health certificate.
3) Get Rabies and Hep A/B vaccines (2 series)
4) Get booster vaccine for my tetanus.
5) Get a physician to sign off on my vaccines, lab test and on my physical exam.
6) Fill in application form for my student housing: requesting a double unit because Gavin will be joining me.
7) Get my birth certificate (family register in japan and get it translated by the American embassy)
8) Read through my student handbook and student housing handbook.

I am still excited about going to St. Kitts, but the reality of attending veterinary school has not sunk in yet. I wonder how long it would take.... ;)

More people signed on to the FB group I've created and we have the whooping 9 people signed up. That is out of 80 people that is supposedly in the class. ;) Hope someone finds this blog and join the group!