Yearly Archives: 2011
Obsessing – vet school
| February 9, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Last one of the day I promise. In my letter, UCD mentioned “new curriculum” that they are rolling out for this years class…..I went on the website and “new” means….(among other changes) Switching to the semester system from the quarter system More “learner based” rather than teacher based and LOTS of small group stuff Reduced […] more
Vet school update
| February 9, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Update on vet school. Interviews start the 22nd and continue through March. I finally got through the phone line (we all call the same phone line, and if it’s busy, call back later. Took me 2 hours to get through) to find out when EXACTLY my interview is. Because let’s face it – an interview […] more
Part 2: Selling that high $$ stuff
| February 9, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Before I get into this, I wanted to share a comment from Buzz (what do you mean you don’t follow me in google buzz? Check me out as “mnfaubel”) Funder: Great post. I’m interested to know if you’ve done the “what my time is worth” calculation on this, and if so did you come out […] more
I got it!!!!!!!!!!
| February 9, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I just got the notification that I have an interview with UC Davis Vet school!!!!!!!!! Literally shaking with adrenaline, I can’t think. I have to schedule it so I don’t know when it is, but I’ll keep you guys posted. It’s taking some time to sink in. Just now, I almost burst into tears so […] more
Part 1 – Make the pile go away
| February 9, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Wow! I can finally breathe after the whirlwind that carried most of my “for sale” list out the door. I thought I would share a couple of tricks to selling tack I’ve learned as a buyer and a seller. I have a bought a significant amount of tack through private parties, but had less experience […] more
New Found Freedom
| February 4, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
It’s odd. It’s 5:30pm and I’m sitting at my desk. Trying to figure out what to do with my evening. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have anything to do with an evening. I’ve decided not to ride today (rode Mon-Wed, going to ride tomorrow and condition Saturday and I try not to […] more
Declarations of a Reformed Tack Hoarder
| February 3, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
But first an update! Farley is all moved into her new home. She has fabulous accommodations and seems really content. I love the order and structure of the new barn. I’ve had one lesson so far as a boarder and I loved it. There are things I miss about the old place, but the sacrifice […] more
