I've been a bit absent minded the past few weeks. Between the end of classes, finals, moving back to Middle Tennessee for the summer, cheering on my buddy in the Warrior Dash, and coming home to see the folks, I would have lost my head if it wasn't screwed on tight. The future doesn't look … Continue reading Graduate School Chronicles of #ThePile
Photo Friday: On The Business End
This is the last day of classes! Barring two final exams at the end of next week, I have survived my first semester of graduate school! But in classic fashion, as soon as there is something to celebrate, something else goes wrong... I walked into the office at 7 this morning to get some work … Continue reading Photo Friday: On The Business End
Photo Friday: My Crazy College Life
So... My brain is fried. This week has been exhausting. And Fun. And I'm sore from building back into my running routine. Back up to 4 miles, in 28 minutes. So here's a snapshot of my week... On second look the gas price is for "racing fuel." Don't have a clue why it was being … Continue reading Photo Friday: My Crazy College Life
Studying Cattle From Inside And Out
Life back in college is a bit different from waking on the ranch every morning. I've made a change from being on the go every day when I climb out of bed, to sitting in an office reading, writing, and waiting to bang my head on the wall when I am utterly confused by class … Continue reading Studying Cattle From Inside And Out
What I Do Best – Keep The Faith
This is gonna be short and sweet and to the point. Catching up on Immunology terms, systems, processes, and all that junk is not kind to me this week, but my mind needs a break once in a while. This week in my seminar class we had a guest speaker giving tips on public speaking … Continue reading What I Do Best – Keep The Faith
Positive Thinking – Back to the Books
Well this is the start of week four (where has the past month gone?) in Knoxville and after spending the first three in denial, I'm beginning to accept my fate. I'm not gonna lie: after spending 20 months out of school, working outside every day with cattle, it's a bit of a stretch to adjust … Continue reading Positive Thinking – Back to the Books
Back To School – Appreciation For My Experiences
Yep, I'm headed back to school this week, just as I have done for 17 years of my life (geeze... that makes it sound like forever). This time around I'm in Knoxville, Tennessee working on my Master's in Animal Science, studying Reproduction Physiology - in short, mostly cattle reproduction. Living in a town apartment isn't … Continue reading Back To School – Appreciation For My Experiences
Learning Something New: Artificial Insemination
It's a 3 hour drive back to the house, across the Tennessee River and on highways unknown. Maybe it's enough time for my fingers to thaw and feet to warm. After standing in the cold barn with snow cover all day, I'm mighty glad to remember the thermals and thick socks. I learned a new piece … Continue reading Learning Something New: Artificial Insemination
Why Graduate School?
When I miss an opportunity or mess up on a question, I tend to take it as a challenge. A few weeks ago I traveled to Knoxville for my formal interview with the Animal Science graduate committee. Looking back, I would sure like to have a redo on a few questions. Surely, I am not … Continue reading Why Graduate School?