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[wolfspeaker]

I saw the grass today for the first time in over 3 months!!! It's brown, squished, completely flooded/muddy grass, but still, there's hope that this winter may end soon

Except that it's suppose to snow tomorrow and off/on this whole week.

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[98cats]

I saw the grass today for the first time in over 3 months!!! It's brown, squished, completely flooded/muddy grass, but still, there's hope that this winter may end soon

Oh my gosh! I know! There's puddles everywhere and its so nice omg. It was like 50 degrees here.

 

[dovelover]

Except that it's suppose to snow tomorrow and off/on this whole week.

Not here! A 40% chance of snow tomorrow is all we have in the upcoming forecast, and highs above freezing all but one day in the next 10 days (and that's what I really care about)

 

[wolfspeaker]

Not here! A 40% chance of snow tomorrow is all we have in the upcoming forecast, and highs above freezing all but one day in the next 10 days (and that's what I really care about)

It's REALLY nice having weather 30-50 degrees warmer. Even if that means it's only 35 degres. I'll take it!

 

[dovelover]

Oh my gosh! I know! There's puddles everywhere and its so nice omg. It was like 50 degrees here.

Someone just posted this on my class's facebook page:

 

[wolfspeaker]

Someone just posted this on my class's facebook page:

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[hedgiehog]

I got an interview for a competitive surgical mentorship for first years and I'm also beginning to feel more like myself after a rough patch. I'm so thankful for all my friends who have been there to support me and remind me that I am a good person.

 

[Cyndia]

Just moved into my new flat! I hate moving. Hallelujah that it's over for now!

 

[Jamr0ckin]

I'm so excited! I just got word that my grant proposal was picked to be the one UTK sends to the Morris Animal Foundation! Fingers crossed I get chosen on the national level. Can't stop smiling!

Should clarify. I had to submit my grant to the school because the MAF only allows each vet school to submit one grant for consideration. It's $4000 for the summer. And travel to the Merial student symposium this summer.

 

[Trilt]

Goooinnnggg to a conference where Irene Pepperberg is speaking. Goonnnaaaa get my Alex & Me signed. And it's freeeeeeee.

Negative funk about research = gone. I'm making myself a freaking awesome summer, even if I have to subsist off of rice and beans every. day.

 

[UFprevet12]

Goooinnnggg to a conference where Irene Pepperberg is speaking. Goonnnaaaa get my Alex & Me signed. And it's freeeeeeee.

Negative funk about research = gone. I'm making myself a freaking awesome summer, even if I have to subsist off of rice and beans every. day.

Soo jealous! I loved her book and her research with Alex!

 

[swingnsave]

Goooinnnggg to a conference where Irene Pepperberg is speaking. Goonnnaaaa get my Alex & Me signed. And it's freeeeeeee.

Negative funk about research = gone. I'm making myself a freaking awesome summer, even if I have to subsist off of rice and beans every. day.

That's freakin awesome!!! She is one of my idols! Have fun!

 

[allygator13]

I have an interview next week for a job as an animal care specialist at Busch Gardens! Pretty excited to potentially work with a bunch of different animals!

 

[JaynaAli]

I dropped my laptop yesterday, and the screen wasn't working right after it fell. I took it to the Apple Store and the guy there said it could be several days before it was looked at and could be expensive to fix depending on what was wrong. I got a call today and they already had it fixed...a cable was just knocked loose inside it and it only cost $30! I'm so happy it was an easy, inexpensive fix.

 

[VetAshley2117]

So maybe it's silly but I installed the new car stereo I got today all by myself saving the installation fee at best buy!!

 

[wildcatj]

Just made gluten free homemade pot stickers that actually turned out really good! Need to tweak how I cook them a little, but they were great regardless. So nice when a new GF experiment doesn't suck balls.

 

[wolfspeaker]

Just made gluten free homemade pot stickers that actually turned out really good! Need to tweak how I cook them a little, but they were great regardless. So nice when a new GF experiment doesn't suck balls.

mind sharing it?

 

[wildcatj]

mind sharing it?

Sure!
So I based it off this recipe, but used rice paper instead of wonton wrappers. I also couldn't find gluten free hoisin sauce, so I used BBQ sauce, added a little soy sauce and worcestershire sauce. The rice paper I had was in 8in ish rounds, so I cut it into 4ths. Put a plop of filling in the middle, folded up the pointy end, folded down the rounded top, and folded in the sides. It makes little rectangular pot stickers instead of the pinch top ones. I tried several different methods and that seemed to be the easiest.
I used this recipe for the cooking method. Pan fried for 3 minutes, steamed for 3 minutes, then let them crisp up again for a minute. I was paranoid it wasn't going to be cooked through so I steamed them a little too long I think. The bottoms were real nice and crispy, but the tops were pretty gooey. I think next time I'll pan fry them on one side, turn them over, pan fry a little more, then let them steam for less time to avoid gooeyness.
The recipe makes quite a few pot stickers, so I put the remainder on a cookie sheet and have them freezing so they aren't touching. I should be able to just throw them in a ziplock and then cook them as I like later on.

 

[wolfspeaker]

Sure!
So I based it off this recipe, but used rice paper instead of wonton wrappers. I also couldn't find gluten free hoisin sauce, so I used BBQ sauce, added a little soy sauce and worcestershire sauce. The rice paper I had was in 8in ish rounds, so I cut it into 4ths. Put a plop of filling in the middle, folded up the pointy end, folded down the rounded top, and folded in the sides. It makes little rectangular pot stickers instead of the pinch top ones. I tried several different methods and that seemed to be the easiest.
I used this recipe for the cooking method. Pan fried for 3 minutes, steamed for 3 minutes, then let them crisp up again for a minute. I was paranoid it wasn't going to be cooked through so I steamed them a little too long I think. The bottoms were real nice and crispy, but the tops were pretty gooey. I think next time I'll pan fry them on one side, turn them over, pan fry a little more, then let them steam for less time to avoid gooeyness.
The recipe makes quite a few pot stickers, so I put the remainder on a cookie sheet and have them freezing so they aren't touching. I should be able to just throw them in a ziplock and then cook them as I like later on.

I'm not really a fan of crispy ones. Wonder how it would do pre-cooking the filling and then just steaming them?
Thanks so much! I have a friend who's HIGHLY allergic to Gluten. We get together sometimes and make fun things you normally can't find when eating out, that are GF. (like if you use the same utensil for her food after it touched something with gluten, she will go into anaphylaxis)

 

[wildcatj]

I'm not really a fan of crispy ones. Wonder how it would do pre-cooking the filling and then just steaming them?
Thanks so much! I have a friend who's HIGHLY allergic to Gluten. We get together sometimes and make fun things you normally can't find when eating out, that are GF. (like if you use the same utensil for her food after it touched something with gluten, she will go into anaphylaxis)

If you precooked you might not even have to steam them. You wet the rice paper to make it flexible and it softens a bit as it sits. I'm real friggin lucky that it just makes me feel like poo.

Edit: and by the way, I did double up the rice paper wraps like they suggested in that second link.

 

[wolfspeaker]

If you precooked you might not even have to steam them. You wet the rice paper to make it flexible and it softens a bit as it sits. I'm real friggin lucky that it just makes me feel like poo.

Edit: and by the way, I did double up the rice paper wraps like they suggested in that second link.

Yeah, I was envisioning them falling completely apart if it was just one layer. Rice anything. *shakes head*

 

[devyn]

Just moved into my new flat! I hate moving. Hallelujah that it's over for now!

What part of town are you living in?

 

[Cyndia]

What part of town are you living in?

I'm in the west part of Portobello. Majorly lucked out, it was fairly cheap and my flatmates are great craic.. It's convenient enough for walking into city centre, and more importantly, I discovered I'm within walking distance to harcourt street haha.

 

[devyn]

I'm in the west part of Portobello. Majorly lucked out, it was fairly cheap and my flatmates are great craic.. It's convenient enough for walking into city centre, and more importantly, I discovered I'm within walking distance to harcourt street haha.

Oh jeez.... avoid Coppers unless you are into that scene hahahahahaha

But Portobello is a good area for sure!

 

[Cyndia]

Oh jeez.... avoid Coppers unless you are into that scene hahahahahaha

But Portobello is a good area for sure!

Oh don't worry - went to coppers last summer after the football quarterfinals and I learned my lesson haha! What are the best places to go? I really enjoyed cassidys and the bleeding horse on camden street, but haven't done too much else yet. I've definitely made it into dtwos and everleigh as well, but my memories are kind of hazy...

 

[devyn]

Oh don't worry - went to coppers last summer after the football quarterfinals and I learned my lesson haha! What are the best places to go? I really enjoyed cassidys and the bleeding horse on camden street, but haven't done too much else yet. I've definitely made it into dtwos and everleigh as well, but my memories are kind of hazy...

Depends what kind of pubs/bars you enjoy? There are a ton I can recommend tbh haha I have made the rounds and know a lot of pubs in Dublin! Across from the Bleeding Horse is a trendier bar the Odeon which serves cocktails to start you off.

 

[that redhead]

I got selected for a lab animal award

 

[KCgophervet]

Spent the day trudging through thigh deep snow in the woods to help out with a bear den monitoring project - measuring and taking samples from a mama black bear and her two yearling cubs Exhausted, sore, and with a couple mysterious bruises but how many people can say they've checked for a descended black bear testicle? A good day indeed.

 

[VetAshley2117]

Spent the day trudging through thigh deep snow in the woods to help out with a bear den monitoring project - measuring and taking samples from a mama black bear and her two yearling cubs Exhausted, sore, and with a couple mysterious bruises but how many people can say they've checked for a descended black bear testicle? A good day indeed.

That's pretty awesome!!

 

[scb44f]

My husband matched ortho!! We find out where on Friday

 

[dyachei]

My husband matched ortho!! We find out where on Friday

congrats to him!

 

[scb44f]

Thanks! I am SO excited to find out where he will go. Some of the places at the top of his rank list are in Lexington, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City, so I won't be surprised if we end up in the midwest for the next long while

 

[psilovethomas]

Just found out that I was awarded a scholarship from Zooetis/AVMF! I am so grateful, especially since I haven't had any luck so far with scholarships.

 

[Njnealon]

Watched a turtle race at work today! It sure was close... at first the box turtle took the lead. Painted turtle stuck her head in her shell, and refused to move from the starting line. But then box turtle got distracted by stuff under the desk, and the painted turtle took the lead! Only to end up in a tie, when both turtles turned around and strayed off course. Never a dull moment...

 

[Coquette22]

It was my job to check the two teaching horses we used in lab today, so I go over to school after supper to give them a once over. I almost forget how happy horses make me until I have a big soft muzzle on my shoulder and a big fuzzy neck to bury my face in.

 

[Rainheart]

Lots to rave about I guess...
It's finally spring break! Rocked out my Immuno exam this morning! Going to pick my mom up from the airport to spend a long weekend with her (who I haven't seen since Christmas). Super excited and can't wait! And it is beautiful outside today- 70 degrees. Beamer and I took almost an hour long walk and discovered some new places nearby.

 

[wildcatj]

Lots to rave about I guess...
It's finally spring break! Rocked out my Immuno exam this morning! Going to pick my mom up from the airport to spend a long weekend with her (who I haven't seen since Christmas). Super excited and can't wait! And it is beautiful outside today- 70 degrees. Beamer and I took almost an hour long walk and discovered some new places nearby.

He totally scared us all into thinking it was going to be really hard. It was such a lovely surprise.

 

[Rainheart]

He totally scared us all into thinking it was going to be really hard. It was such a lovely surprise.

I was so relieved it wasn't this morning... whew!

 

[scb44f]

My husband matched ortho!! We find out where on Friday

We are officially moving to Kansas City! I'm from there, but never really imagined living there as an adult. It will be interesting to go back after 9 years!

 

[BlackDog17]

Totally thought I'd missed the deadline on a summer externship that I really wanted. Just got caught up with school stuff and completely forgot about it. Decided to check the website today and discovered the deadline is actually May 2nd! Phew!

Now I just need to figure out which professor I can ask for a recommendation.

 

[hedgiehog]

I got an interview for a competitive surgical mentorship for first years and I'm also beginning to feel more like myself after a rough patch. I'm so thankful for all my friends who have been there to support me and remind me that I am a good person.

And I got the position! Guaranteed job for summer after second year too. I'm so excited!

 

[allygator13]

Congrats @hedgiehog! I recently got hired as a vet surgical assistant which I'm super excited about! I also just got offered a position on the animal care team here at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, but not sure if I could do both Ah!

 

[orca2011]

Lecture on prions tomorrow

Only downside is that I have to get up and actually go to class in the AM.

 

[sayabear3]

Lecture on prions tomorrow

Only downside is that I have to get up and actually go to class in the AM.

I was a neuro major in undergrad and still to this day one of my favorite lectures was one on prion diseases... so freaking cool (and scary..)! Definitely worth going to

 

[orca2011]

I was a neuro major in undergrad and still to this day one of my favorite lectures was one on prion diseases... so freaking cool (and scary..)! Definitely worth going to

I find them so fascinating. I've tried to get involved on research projects that have components that could contribute to their understanding, but failed. =(

I became super interested in them senior year of college after having to do a paper and presentation on them. Then I found out my friend's mom, who died the summer before senior year of college, actually died from sporadic CJD, so the interest became more personal.

 

[NStarz]

I LOVE PRIONS. My non-sciencey friends think I'm weird. I find them so fascinating. I also find cancer super fascinating...that one doesn't go over well at parties

 

[orca2011]

I LOVE PRIONS. My non-sciencey friends think I'm weird. I find them so fascinating. I also find cancer super fascinating...that one doesn't go over well at parties

My sciencey friends think I'm a little sometimes over how much I love them. I might have started jumping out of excitement when I realize they were the lecture tomorrow...

 

[DVMDream]

Only two days into this externship and I am having a great time... The first day I got to neuter a cat and suture up various things. Today I got to assist with a limb amputation, clamping off blood vessels that started bleeding during the surgery, then I was responsible for closing the skin after. It has been good so far, looking forward to tomorrow.

 

[nyanko]

Just found out that I was awarded a scholarship from Zooetis/AVMF! I am so grateful, especially since I haven't had any luck so far with scholarships.

I got one of those last year. They send you a very nice letter with the check.

 

[Trilt]

I just ordered some business cards that should be really spiffy, as long as everything goes right with printing. They've got my snake's belly pattern on it (abstractly) and my favourite ferrets' pawprint. I'm really happy with how the design came out, hope it actually ends up looking good!

(...is this being an adult? being excited about business cards?)