T-Minus 10

With only a week and a half before I start my drive to Iowa I, not uncharacteristically, feel nowhere near ready. On the plus side I've purchased all my books. I decided to go the half.com/amazon/Barnes & Noble route and saved ~$150 rather than order from the school bookstore. I also ended up with a stethoscope, and a rather nice one to boot. The animal hospital was given one for free, but none of the vets needed it. Never underestimate the perks of working at a veterinary hospital!

Although I waited a while, I also signed a lease for an apartment last month. The difference in cost of living between New York is ridiculous. ~$640/month in Ames gets you a 1 bedroom apartment including utilities, Internet, and cable with many amenities and covered parking. On Long Island, you'd be paying that much to live in someones bathroom.

On the downside, I haven't packed anything. I still have to buy new clothes so I can appear somewhat decent, I can't even remember the last time I when shopping. I know my classmates aren't the fashion police, but I can't show up to class in ratty t-shirts. My car still needs to be inspected before I drive 1100 miles with an expired sticker. I have to finish getting my Grad Plus loan. I'm probably forgetting ten other things I need to do.

And how many days off to I have to finish up before I leave? 2!

Applying, Interviewing, Preparing. The stress beings long before classes do; The Joy Of Vet School knows no bounds!