Well, the school drama has finally ended. It resulted in me starting a new project in September at a different campus, but I know this is for the best. I am ending my life science project and have now been switched to Biomedical Science. This is more me. This project will not only provide me with science and allow me to use my previous degrees, but will teach me more and help me secure a job in the field I want.
Of course, it is a little sad that it worked out this way. I am leaving a wonderful doctor, friends, and 9 months of hard work. But I would rather spend the next 3 years of my life being happy and doing a project that will increase my knowledge and prepare me for the job I want.
So in a month, I am moving about 2 hours north, and will start looking at diabetes in mice. For about the past 2 months I have began reading on this topic, and being able to read anatomy and physiology books as well was pathology books makes me 100x happier than reading about the topic I was. Plus, it has helped having an undergraduate professor have a fascination and research desire in diabetes. I did well in his classes, and reading his papers, seemed easier, because I knew his teaching style. (Hope that makes sense).
I have been thinking a lot about this new project. I met one of my new supervisors back in June, and I knew right then and there, I needed to be in this field of study. I was able to sit in on a second year student's presentation (who was in a similar situation as I have been in) and the difference in the presentations between what I did and what he did was unbelievable. I spoke to this student for about 15 minutes after his talk and as much as I like my friends here, it was nice talking about the hard sciences. Of course, it was wonderful being called Sheldon (from Big Bang Theory). The whole experience was just one of those "I am suppose to be here" moments, which have only happened about twice in my life.
I was walking home from the pharmacy on Monday, thinking about what I should write here. I haven't done much. I haven't been to anywhere worth talking about, but I did see Ghostbusters and Finding Dory. :) And I did have a lovely visit with 2 friends from back home who stopped here while on their cruise! I took them to my favorite coffee place and it was wonderful catching up with them and seeing people from back home.
But I came to the conclusion that several years ago I wold have never pictured this life for me. In 6th grade, I was told I would never amount to anything and was called stupid, but a science teacher. In 7th grade, I freaked out dissecting my frog and owl pellet and made my guy partner do it for me. That amazing science teacher told me I had to dissect something...So I stuck the pin in the frog and pushed the skin aside. That was it. It grossed me out. But something changed after that, I won't go into what all I have dissected for classes, but I have loved every minute of it. I can still see myself in middle school, in the science classroom sitting next to my partner in the second to last row next to the wall.
I will say though, I have had some amazing science teachers. One in particular, who told me I would do great things with my life...And now, in a month, I get to set up my own lab, get trained in handling mice, and pursue the PhD I was meant to do.
Anyways, I have been to this new campus a few times, and so far the 2 times I have been the experience between there and here is baffling. Plus, I don't have to take a train every time I want to walk into town, which is a huge plus. And, the best part of that town is there is a Savers there! Saver's is kind of like a nicer version of Big Lots, but with basically just bath and kitchen items. I love Savers.
So all in all, not much to really report on this side of the pond. The weather has been warm (not as hot as America... but there is no AC here) and the pollen count has been through the roof. I am hoping with moving north next summer will be a little less allergy ridden and confiding me to my flat. Hope everyone is staying cool in the summer over there!
Well, that's it for now. The next entry will take place from my new home. :)
And even though he doesn't read this...Happy birthday brother!
Until next time... Love and miss you all
