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