5th*Semester Update

As fifth semester is winding down, I just realized that I never blogged about Matthew's classes! I found a blog post that I started in January and never finished; it was hiding in the, 'drafts,' section of my blog posts. Silly me. Better late than never...right?

So, here we go:

Small Animal Medicine: In this class, he's learning about specific diseases and conditions that are common in the veterinary field.
Toxicology: According to Matthew, "It's amazing what can harm your pet(s): plants, chemicals, metals...ugh."
Anesthesiology: So far, he's received hands-on experience with a dog and a sheep in a group setting, which he was pretty excited about. He finally gets to touch animals. Bahahahahahhaa!
Diagnostic Imaging: Here is where they learn to position small/large animals to be able to take radiographs and perform ultrasounds, and decipher them.
Intro to Clinics: This class involves performing physical exams on horses, sheep, and doggies.
Clincial Skills: Matthew has been hard at work practicing suture patterns and tying knots. He'll need to utilize this information next semester when he takes 'The Rossie,' which is essentially a mock spay.

Okay, that's the update. With about three weeks left, I'm glad I finally got this baby posted!

Here's a photo of Matthew and his assistant, (me), working away the afternoon. 

{Conversations}

My husband hearts the Twilight Saga Series. Don't ask.

However, while watching Breaking Dawn...

Me: Aww look at little Seth. You'd be his character.

Matthew: What? Nuh uh!

Me: Well, who would I be then?

Matthew: Hmmm...you're kind of angry. So maybe Leah the werewolf.

Me: WHAT?! I get to be the ugly werewolf girl? WTF?

Matthew: I don't think she's ugly. But...everyone does say she's not very cute.

Me: And who exactly are you discussing Twilight topics with?

Matthew: Oh...uh...

Me: Mmmmhmmm.

Matthew: Okay...I guess I picture you maybe as Alice.

Me: How is that possible? I'm not even nice.

Matthew: *Rolls eyes* and continues to watch the movie.

{My Two Cents}

Whoa. Who's the Kittitian man with the face paint and a witch hat?


{Only in Saint Kitts...}

Accident on West Basseterre Highway

Remember this 'OISK' post? Well, while routinely perusing my Facebook feed, a news story from SKNTimes popped up about an accident involving an overturned SUV on the side of the road. While I hoped everyone involved was unharmed, I couldn't help but shake my head at the stick holding up the vehicle...Only in St. Kitts!

Here are the photos that accompanied the story:

{Conversations}

While watching The Notebook and seeing character Allie struggling with her dementia, and character, Noah, reading to her every day:

Me: If I lose my mind someday, don't bother. What a waste.

Matthew: See? That's the difference between you and me.

Me: What?

Matthew: I would try every single day. I would spend every moment with you...because I'm nicer than you are.

Me: You're a tool.

Matthew: See?!?!

{Conversations}

It's 12:38 a.m.

Me: I'm hungry again. I need a snack.

Matthew: No, no you don't. Don't do it.

Me: It's been four hours since I last ate.

Matthew: Yeah...but you turn into a gremlin if you eat after midnight.

Me: Eh true...although, I'm a bit of a gremlin all of the time.

Matthew: Good point.

The 2nd Anniversary of my 25th Birthday

This year I turned 27...err...I mean 25 for the second time. I still have vivid memories of my Caribbean Birthday*Lime from last year, so when it was time to make plans again, it was hard for me to believe that a whole year had already passed! Of course, this year's celebrations were just as fun. I feel very blessed to have such caring people in my life who don't mind me being a little indulgent on my birthday.

On Friday, March 16th, Tiffany and Gilbert had me and Matty over for dinner to celebrate a day early. We cooked, enjoyed champagne, listened to music, and ate a big yummy dinner. Then...they surprised me with a beautiful mad hatter-style birthday cake. I was shocked! I have always wanted a cake like that. I just love love love the lopsided shapes and bright colors of mad hatter cakes. Bonus points for the husband for being so thoughtful. And a big thank you goes to Tiff and Gilly for helping Mateo out with the cake.

On Saturday, March 17th, (my actual birthday), we headed out to Banana Bay with all of our friends. Everyone brought a dish or beverage to share, we grilled, swam, played corn hole, and generally enjoyed a glorious sunny day at the beach. Even a few doggies made it out to my birthday*lime!

After beachin' it all day, Matty and I arrived home around 7:30 p.m., with plenty of time to go out and celebrate St. Patty's Day. However, we opted to stay at home. WEIRD RIGHT? I had the biggest intentions to go out that night, but I had overdosed on birthday cake and was pretty exhausted from being in the sun all day. Crap...does this mean that I'm getting old? 

Next year, I'll be turning 28...and I won't be on-island, which makes me a little bit sad. I really do love my island life. I feel very lucky to have had beautiful Caribbean beaches as venues for my last two birthday celebrations. At this time, I actually don't know where we'll be. We'll find out in September where life's adventures leads us next.

So anyway, here are some photos from my birthday weekend; enjoy!

How cute is my birthday cake??

Beautiful day for my Birthday*Lime!

Can't celebrate w/o my Ladies of Leisure! 

Daycation to Nevis

Nevis is the sister island of Saint Kitts. Prior to last month, I had only been there once, and it was in May 2010. We were on a catamaran trip from Saint Kitts during Matthew's Orientation Week, and we ended up on some random Nevisian beach for about a half hour before having to head back. Needless to say, we weren't on Nevis for very long, and I have been anxious for an excuse to go back and do a bit of exploring. Soooo, when Emily and Taylor invited us to go with them on the Sunday during mid-semester break, of course we said yes!

We began the day driving out to the peninsula, to Majors Bay. There, we waited for the Sea Bridge to ferry us over to Nevis. Once we arrived, we began our island tour, stopping at random places to do some sight-seeing and exploring.

I loved Nevis! While I certainly love SK and its beautiful views, the population is larger, (as is the island), and the poverty is much more apparent. Nevis is very clean, quiet, and the beaches seemed to be completely different than the beaches here in Saint Kitts...which is funny because there's only a two mile stretch separating them! Oh, and not to mention that the luxurious Four Seasons Caribbean Resort is located on Nevis. Celebrities stay there, you know. Like Oprah, for example!

Anyway---our daycation to Saint Kitts' sister island was glorious. Cannot wait to go back. :)

{P.S. Some of the photos aren't in order...I blame blogger.}

Hanging out at Majors Bay to catch the Sea Bridge.

Looks like a great day for exploring. Notice Nevis in the background.

The Yaws.

The Sea Bridge

After the Sea Bridge unloaded its passengers and vehicles, it was time for us to board.

Once we arrived in Nevis, we headed straight Funky Monkey Tours, where we rented this little guy for an island tour.

But before we hit the road, we needed to eat some lunch first. We found a restaurant here at the Nelson Spring Beach Villas & Spa.

Time for lunch at the Yachtsman Grill.

Pretty beach view from the back of the restaurant.

Hello, Saint Kitts!

The back of the beach villas/restaurant.

I looooooved these little fish accent pillows. Reminded me of my days when I worked for Pier 1 Imports. 

This was our first stop on our island tour: The Cottle Church.

Another beach view at the Nisbet Plantation.

View of the plantation villas.

The boys decided to take us off-roading, and we found this historic lime kiln by the sea. 

I thought these trees/bushes were pretty interesting.

Large tree at the Golden Rock Inn.

Look at those tree roots!

The entrance to the restaurant at Golden Rock Inn.

I loved this place; it was so very full of lush, tropical plants.

Goats rushing by...this is...totally normal.

Cows on the Four Seasons' golf course---this is normal too!

The oldest graves date back to 1679.

And we're back at the beach. :) 

Sunset...guess it's time to head back to Saint Kitts.

Successful Crasian Day!