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Wednesday, May 04, 2005I must say, the weather today was excellent for dog walking at the Humane Society! Charles and I walked 6 pooches on the confederation trail, some were good walkers others couldn’t keep 4 paws on the ground. We also brushed a lot of cats, one of which has the BIGGEST head EVER, he’s adorable though, loving and affectionate. Here’s a pic of Whitey: Last night we took Gentle Heart for a long walk, I ran with him along the trails for a while, but he made me run too fast and then he would stop on a dime if he caught a smell of something, those silly beagles! This morning I was up checking marks wayyy too early. Results = fairly pleased. I got 63 in Micro, 70 in Ecology, 76 in Physiology, and 87 in Nutrition. I would have been happier with an 80 in Physiology but the final was brutal and I knew that wouldn’t happen. Ecology could have been better too, alas I had one day to study for it and am pleased with the outcome under the circumstances. Nutrition I am super surprised about, I ended up only getting a 81 on my dietary assessment paper which was worth a good 30% so I must have rocked the final. As for micro, a month ago I was unsure if I would pass the course, so I am happy. Charles on the other hand did exceptionally well, not that I didn’t think he could, but I can only imagine what marks he could get if he really applied himself. Next year is shaping up to be tough. I have to take plant and animal diversity along with biochem (thanks gilly for the notes), NOT looking forward to that. Thankfully my friend from work Linsday is giving me all her notes from both biology courses. I am sure that will be a big help, I’ll need it. I was worried about biology lowering my average, which it IS doing, but I know it will be better in the long run. Gotta work for what ya love I guess. I also plan on applying for my honors in nutrition at the end of next year so I have to think up a kick ass thesis, my hope is to incorporate animal nutrition and human nutrition in some way, we’ll see how that goes! Anywho, back to work I go!
Monday, May 02, 2005Mother's day is less then a week a way! Anyone doing anything special for their mothers? If you haven’t already bought a gift, I suggest you support the WWF and adopt a polar bear, tiger or wolf for you mother. The gift of life is priceless :) If you order today or tomorrow it will be there in time since it's shipped Fed Ex! The adoption costs 40$ but really it's only 10 dollars since you get a 30$ tax reciept from WWF which means you can claim that on your taxes, gotta love that! Here's what your mom will get: *An adorable 5" plush toy by Russ™ *A personalized adoption certificate *A letter identifying you as the gift giver *A report detailing our work to save polar bears *A $30 tax receipt will be sent to you as the purchaser Tigers need your help: For the past 100 years, these magnificent animals have been illegally hunted and persecuted. Now, 95 percent have been lost and the remaining wild tigers are headed for extinction. Help support WWF's urgent work to save the most endangered of all big cats. With your support, we can increase antihunting patrols, halt the illegal trade in tiger parts and protect crucial tiger habitat. Wolves need your help: At one time wolves had the largest distribution of any large land animal in the world. Centuries of persecution and habitat loss however have reduced their range and numbers drastically. Your support will give WWF the much-needed funds to conserve wolves by protecting their natural habitat, reintroducing them into their former range and helping to reduce conflicts between people and wolves. Polar bears need your help: Climate change is melting the polar bear's Arctic home and toxic chemicals are blowing up from major North American cities affecting all wildlife, especially animals such as polar bears at the top of the food chain. This meaningful gift will help fund WWF's research into climate change and work to reverse its effects on Arctic wildlife. Your gift will also help us reduce industrial pollution and ban toxic pesticides. Look at those animals, how can you say no? I know I couldn't, my mom is getting a tiger!
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