Abigail Sustar

Before classes began this week, I made sure to enjoy my last weekend without loads of homework. And it was easy to do because Eckerd’s Waterfront put us in a boat and whisked us off to a sandbar out in the bay. Then, they stranded us in ankle deep water where we played volleyball, lounged on floats and drank water out of plastic bottles. Braver, and much more ambitious students than myself, went wakeboarding and kayaking while I watched all their hard efforts from my very own inner-tube. 

And then the weekend was over. 

Still, I’m managing to fit in some fun. For instance, yesterday my friend and I went to look for pet turtles at a local pet store appropriately named, Animal House. Who knew it was “THE LAW” that any turtle smaller than four inches can only be sold for research or educational purposes. I guess salmonella is a pretty big deal. No matter! It just so happens that my friend with the turtle-purchasing interests is also a Marine Science Major …! To a Marine Science student, what’s more educational than a turtle? Not much. Ended up that she didn’t buy the turtle just yet, which means, maybe I’ll have the chance to go back with her and look at the Fancy Hamsters some more. It would be a nice break from the library.