It's Been a Long 24 hours

So, I've been super busy this past 24 hours. I went to the local APO meeting last night, and I'm starting to recognize people's faces! I really love being able to connect with another chapter, especially since I loved mine so much at Tulane. Makes me miss all of the volunteer projects, especially the ones that convinced me that I should apply to vet school.

But, to get back to my day; I met with the social media person for Dunham Tavern this morning, and it looks like I will be helping out with their social pages and website! Maybe I can convince them to get a Pinterest if Im lucky!

Thirdly, I finally got around to turning in my résumé to all of the local veterinary clinics. I heard a couple people with positive feedback, so I'm hoping that one of the places will hire me soon! I really need the job, and the experience for vet school would be unmeasurable. Aim not a huge fan of the smal animal clinic atmosphere, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what I can learn if I get the job.

Lastly, I've spent the past three hours stripping paint in my house. It's awful, time-consuming, and tiring, but I think the final product will definitely be worth my time and effort. We have oak molding under the five or so layers of paint, and here's how the heat fun is working out!

 

So, while it doesn't get every single piece of paint off, it definitely is cleaner than using the gel paint stripper. I know, however, I'm going to crash when I get home from all of today's work. 

Lastly, I'll be leaving soon for the Indians game! I love baseball, and I try to go to at least a few games a season. I'm hoping they win, but an exciting game would also be ok in my book. Look for an instagram photo tonight!

Xoxo

Caitlin 

First Post: What I've been up to this summer after graduation

I would like to begin by saying that I am terrible at writing. But really, my worst subject in high school and in college was English. Do not expect this blog to be a literary masterpiece. But to be honest, I am writing this blog for myself, as a way to track my time over this next year (and possibly into the future). 

Now that I have that out of the way, let me begin. I graduated this May from Tulane, and am applying to vet school this fall (hoping for Ohio State everyone!). It's been my dream since I was a little girl to become a vet, and hopefully this winter I'll know if that is a reality or not. I'm fairly certain that I will be able to get at least one interview, so fingers crossed!

Me at my graduation

As for what I have been up to this summer; I have gone on vacation with my family to the Outer Banks, shadowed at an equine clinic near my home, and have gone camping. It's been a fantastic summer to say the least! I've been around my family, my friends, and have been able to get some more veterinary experience under my belt. 

Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head, NC

Unfortunately, today was the last day at the equine clinic. I am a bit sad that today was the last day, but I am excited to start applying for a Vet Assistant job at another clinic. I am a poor college graduate, so shadowing without pay strains the wallet! I'm pretty excited to see what opportunities are out there for me. In the meantime, I am going to start a project at my house; strip the paint off the molding, fix up the wood floors, repaint the walls, and refurnish my and my sister's rooms. Woohoo! Along with that, I will be working with a local chapter of Alpha Phi Omega and will be working with a non-profit and their web design team. 

I am very much excited for this year, and hopefully my experiences will be interesting to all of you who read the blog. Cheers!

xoxo

Caitlin