Engaged!!!

Teresa got engaged about two weeks before moving to the Rock. I could not imagine leaving my fiance and moving out of the country, not to see him for four months would be heart breaking. Even though I did not meet Teresa until after her engagement I think that every "bride-to-be" should be treated like a princess!!! Congrats to Teresa and Jeff!! I can only hope that my relationship is as beautiful as theirs'.






We have finals starting this week so we thought that it would be relaxing to have a little dinner out at Serendipity.

Hell Week is Over...Just in time for finals!!!

We have successfully made it through what is called "hell week". In the last four days we have had three major exams. Monday- Histology. This one was not too bad it just included digestion, respiration, endocrine system, blood, lymphatics...so pretty much the biggest systems of the body. Tuesday we had the anatomy lab exam. This is a 30 question exam in which you walk around the lab and identify specific parts that one of the five anatomy professors have chosen. They put our dog cadavers on the tables and we have to either identify a muscle, nerve, artery, vein, etc. This one went relatively well considering it was the entire dog...thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, male and female reproductive organs, cranial nerves (including structures that pass through the holes of the head), and both thoracic and pelvic limbs. Most days I am overwhelmed with the amount of material they cram into our heads. I hope it stays there at least through finals. Our last and final exam of the week was the anatomy written exam. This is a 75 question multiple choice test. It has been written by our five anatomists and the best way to describe it was painful. You sit there for the two hour duration knowing that the correct answer is staring you in the face...you just hope that you choose it. Like the lab exam this too covered the entire canine anatomy, not to mention the differences in the feline. The saying that "real doctors practice all species" is starting to make a lot more sense to me. I have to work hard to understand one animal not to mention all animals.

We finished our last exam on thanksgiving so we thought that it would be necessary to go out for dinner. This is the five of us at Bobsy's enjoying being served (we really never eat out) and a few cocktails. Krista is next to me along with Scott...then there is Bill and Teresa. We started with a little dinner and then headed to the one bar in the town of Basettere....The Anchor. The anchor is where we usually end up if we do go out....the whole school usually ends up there since it seems to be the only bar that isn't out on the beach. Don't get me wrong the beach bars are fun but you can really only deal with so much sand everywhere.

Mid-Semester Break...Can You Believe It??

We have finally made it to Mid-Semester Break. By break what I really mean is we actually got a three-day weekend. It is an interesting thing considering Ross University does not celebrate very many holidays. We only get Christmas off from school and I would not be surprised if that eventually changes. Anyway, many students decided to take short trips to neighboring islands but a few of us stayed behind to catch up on some sun and sleep. Our day off began with some sun by the pool at the Marriott and then continued into the night.



Some of the guys had gone deep-sea fishing so it was a must to do some grilling with the catch of the day. The Wahoo was a nice break from the constant intake of chicken on this island. Us girls prepared some side dishes while the boys got the grill going.










After the wonderful dinner we decided that we just were not ready for this night to end. We took off to the Marriott to endulge in some dirty martini's and wine. Oh, it was also a must for Teresa to get her usuall cigar.




















On any other given night this would have been a calm relaxing idea...not this night. Apparently that week there was a large black jack tournament being held in the casino inside of the Marriott. Gamblers were everywhere. Gamblers are interesting people to say the least...especially Freddy Deeb. I personally would have never known who he was but he made it very obvious that I should...



Look at him...who wouldn't know who that is? Teresa knew, of course. I didn't realize how big the professional poker and blackjack world really was until I saw how many people recognized the players. And people say that nothing exciting ever happens in St. Kitts!!!

Flash Flooding in St. Kitts

Last week St. Kitts was hit with a hard rain storm. It is a normal occurance to receive rain daily, but it usually only lasts for about an hour and then passes by. Last week it seemed to last for about three days. Through the center of our town, Basseterre, there are two "river-like" structures that they call ghauts. These structures drain the rain that comes down from the mountains and runs off through the city, out to the ocean. Usually after a decent rain they will be somewhat difficult to drive through but after last week there was no crossing them. Driving to school was interesting but by the end of the day we were stuck at campus. The roads were closed down and like everything else on this island it took them too long to clean it up. I signed up to live in paradise...this is very far from it!

It would not let me take the pictures from the website to post on the blog but see the below site for some photos of our town...

http://www.sknvibes.com/flashflood/

Monday Night w/ Dallas...and TO!!

Last night we were able to make it out for monday night football. We just finished our second Histology exam and needed to relax with a little pizza, beer and TO. There is a little sports bar down on the water. "Oasis"...enjoyed the environment but can't say that it was the best pizza but it was the first one since leaving the states...gotta love fat girl food!
ps. sorry V about the Cowboys...i could only imagine what you were throwing at Dave....

Teresa, Krista, Julia and Cory..








Todd, Me and Bill...






Next round of exams isn't for at least a week. Hopefully we will get some relaxing in before then??

A little Early Halloween Party..

Last Friday we decided to go to an early Halloween party. Next weekend we have a three day mid-semester break, inwhich numerous students leave the island to visit neighboring islands. So what better excuse to party then to celebrate Halloween a week early. As you could imagine coming across a costume is fairly difficult. Most people are creative but, because I spend the majority of my time studying Krista had to throw something together for me and Teresa last minute. Krista made me be a hippy while Teresa was a goth girl.

"Gang Green" was a big hit...Scott, Todd, and Bill were talking about their costumes weeks early...



Is that Zinc on Dan's nose...??



We started the night out at Jays' preparty...gotta love a guy dressed as a Christmas tree (mistletoe and all)!!




Costumes are a little scarce on the island...interesting that the men had less clothes on than the women...that would be a record on halloween. Had to have a photo opp with Superman...




At some point every man has a desire to dress as a woman. I don't understand it but my neighbor couldn't help but shave his legs, paint his nails and wear a wig...i don't understand this but had to get a photo!!!

Soto Doggy Sitting his Buddy

A few weekends ago I had to watch my good ol' buddy Rockstar. This photo was taken right before Rockstars mommy left for the weekend to go to a friends wedding in Maine.



Rockstar had a little bit of a rough time while his mom was gone...he ended up slightly depressed and would not get off the sofa














I started out really enjoying my weekend of doggy sitting my buddy but than I got slightly bored...all he wanted to do was eat.






Gotta go study- Soto

Guys Come and Go but you know what they say about Girlfriends...

Kyle sent this saying to me and I thought it was perfect to share with everyone!!! Can't wait to see you Kyle, I miss you lots!!



When i get home in dec. we will not just be sitting on the bar...we will be dancing:):)

Sotos Care Package

Finally Grandma sent my care package. My favorite present was this somewhat small femur...next time I am hoping for a larger bone, maybe an elephant femur?? Anyway, I also got tennis balls, beach toys, and a pull rope that I am supposed to share with rockstar...yeah, we will see if that is really going to happen. My mom also got a few necessities but I would have preferred if the space were used for more dog toys. I guess I will let it go this time…but whomever decides to send me another care package feel free to address it directly to me therefore my moms stuff won’t get in the way.

For those who are interested here is our contact information:

Kheli Greenamyer
C/o Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
PO Box 334
Basseterre, St. Kitts
West Indies