Yearly Archives: 2021
ER What to Expect Part 3
| February 9, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
When I first started these posts I thought it would be a quick, light-hearted look at behind the curtain of veterinary emergency medicine. Something I’m new at but quickly starting to recognize some patterns in. I’m realizing these posts aren’t going to be that simple. When I go to write about some of the items […] more
ER What to Expect Part 2
| February 5, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
If you are just joining us, read the first part for explanations & disclaimers, important & not-so-important notes, and the philosophy of this post (because if you don’t, and you troll this post, don’t come whining to me when I don’t approve your comment.) Last time we covered exotics that are probably going to die, exotics […] more
What to expect when…you have to go to the vet ER
| February 2, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Growing up the thought of taking an animal to an ER was unfathomable. The first and only time I’ve had to take an animal to the ER was when I was an adult. Tess got attacked by another household dog as a puppy and her face and mouth was bleeding. She was screaming, I was […] more
Yep, the crazy is still in there
| January 28, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
After almost a year of no significant running…I’m running again. I guess I should say something trite here about how “good it feels” but….let’s be real. Long miles after a year mostly spend biking, swimming, and most runs less than 60 min? “Good” is not how I felt after pushing myself through an 18.5 mile […] more
There’s no magic (most of the time)
| January 27, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
One of my intentions this month is to write 3-4 times a week. Most of the time I’m not inspired. Or the things that are floating to the top that want to be written about take too much emotional energy to give them life on the paper. How student loans have changed from a way […] more
Making the Future Different
| January 14, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m an overanalyzer, overthinker, lets-talk-it-to-death sort of person. You don’t say? Well yes, I’ve been accused of it once or twice in my life. There’s a lot of draw backs to this. I’m constantly moderating myself in real life when I have to talk to real people that aren’t in my head (I’ve been talking […] more
Just Jump #2 (Cowards Strategy to Life Part 2)
| January 8, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Let’s review what we’ve learned so far. Coward’s strategy to life strategy #1 is to make a rational decision while not under pressure. Then wait until the perfect moment. Then, still in your “right” mind, say yes when the opportunity comes. When the fear sets in, bull doze ahead and just jump, knowing you made the […] more
