Sunday, July 10, 2011

All good things must come to an end...

I saw this sign at the bookstore the other day and it describes perfectly my Kentucky experience: 

Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone


This could not be more true for my 8 short weeks in Lexington, KY. Honestly, I was nervous at the beginning,  new state,  no friends,  no family, and not sure if I was ready for whatever Kentucky threw at me, certainly I was NOT in my comfort zone.  Although on the outside one may think I exude confidence, the opposite is true. I was shaking in my sneakers (I didn't own boots at the time but thankfully I am now the proud owner of new boots) Needless to say after reading the posts before this, Mom having to force me to pack up, this is certainly bittersweet. I made numerous new friends, had many laughs and adventures that I will NEVER forget. From conquering a fear of heights to celebrating with a patient whose hamstrings had returned, I've learned quite a few things from my experience that I would like to share with you: 

1. There is no other phrase that can replace "Bless your heart" and I'm bringin it to the Northeast. 
2. Although it may have slipped a few times "Y'all" just doesn't roll off this New Yorker's tongue like it should and will not be in my new vocabulary. 
3. Never approach a horse from the front or be in kicking range. 
4. In rehab, attitude is EVERYTHING
5. Everyday you have a choice to go out and live for the moment or sit back and watch life pass you by
6. People are friendlier than you think, greet them with a smile, be honest, and the world is a much more pleasant place. 
7. You are never truly alone. 
8. Not paying rent will get you evicted. :) 
9. Chicken should never be eaten for breakfast. 
10. Bourbon Slush can always use an extra splash of Bourbon. 


  • 8,000 miles on Tillie the Tahoe, 40+ hours a week for no paycheck, lots of $$$ on Bourbon, and countless memories were all worth it! So I thought I would be more insightful in my last post on this blog but my brain is mush from 13+ hours of driving. 
  • To all the PT's, Friends, Clients, and Horses,  I cannot thank you enough for my experience. 
  • To everyone who read this; thanks for reading and motivating me to enjoy every second of my clinical in Lexington, KY!

 


There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.  
~Winston Churchill

1 comment:

  1. Loved reading your blog along the way Mer...and not gonna lie, this post made me a little emotional :)

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