I once ate an entire cheesecake by myself. Not at one sitting……ok, yeah it was in one sitting other than the fact that I got up twice to get myself a slice and then said something REALLY unacceptable and then ate the rest right out of the pie tin. I was a freshman in college… Read More
Perspective
What Jerry Rice and Football Taught Me About Vet Med
“But if I have one single regret about my career standing here today, it’s that I never took the time to enjoy it. I swear to God this is true because I was always working.” Jerry Rice, NFL wide receiver, in his Hall of Fame speech at Canton, Ohio, August 2010. For the… Read More
My Dog Is Not a Petting Zoo
My dog is my constant companion. I take him everywhere with me. I choose restaurants based on their patio and dog/patio policy. He is one of the joys of my life. I love him unreasonable amounts. He is awesome. I could go on. I will go on, later. What he is not, however, is a… Read More
On Happiness & Joy in Veterinary Medicine
“If we look and think that we should be snuggling puppies and kittens all day, we’re always going to feel like our lives are not where they should be.” Watch as Dr. Andy Roark highlights what it means to feel joy and happiness in veterinary medicine. Read More
What They Can’t Prepare You For in Vet Med
My grandmother died on July 24, 2017. While I feel sad, I don’t know how to fully express my grief. I have shed a few tears but something still seems off about how I feel and how I should feel. I’m not writing this to get sympathy, but rather to let those who have a… Read More
What Kid Number 2 Taught Me About Vet Med
A little more than three months ago, my husband and I were blessed to bring another little boy into the world and into our family. While our first son certainly initially turned our world upside down, I thought I had pretty much figured this motherhood thing out. I assumed one kid + one kid =… Read More