Halloween originated in Ireland – bet you didn’t know that! On the night of October 31st the Celts celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. They would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. That festival over the years evolved into what we now know as Halloween. Just a little history – there is a lot more where that came from, but I will not delve into detail. Halloween is a bank holiday in Ireland and hugely celebrated, so we had a nice long weekend as campus was closed today!
In Ireland, costumes are called “fancy dress” and not only do they make an appearance at Halloween, but at many other occasions throughout the year as well. From what I am told the Irish love to dress up in silly clothes! I spent a few nights out this weekend, 2 of which were in fancy dress. And, of course, it was a bit slutty as I think that is the point to the holiday for any adult female – I was a sexy boxer (the kind with the gloves). When I was a kid I remember Halloween being all about trying to see how full I could get my pillowcase with candy and now it is just about finding a skimpy costume. I kind of wish I could go back to candy collecting as it was so much more rewarding. =)
Anyhow, this week is free of exams, so I am hoping to catch up in some of my classes where I have not had a midterm yet. I had an exam last week and the next few weeks I have exams at least 1 a week, so lots of studying to keep up on. The end of the semester is fast approaching and finals will be here before I know it. It is a scary thought as a large percent of my grade in each class depends on the final! But I am excited to finish my first semester of vet school and I will just study my non-existent ass off so I can do well on exams.
Well time for bed as I have class in the A.M. – signing off for now….
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