First week

This week was my first week on my own patient schedule. Frankly, it's like riding a bike. I feel like I was just in the clinic with Jannel, Kimmy, Kate, Abby and Renee a few weeks ago. In reality, I haven't worked with a patient, other than the hand full of walkins last week, since mid-August of 2004. I was rusty at first with getting stuff done efficiently. But durring the week it picked up. I am still a new therapist, so I have alot to learn, but I think I'm doing all right.

Last night was the Hail and Farewell party for SPC Cress (91WN9 - PT tech) and me as the hail, and a fare well to CPT Cass and SSG Beattie. I am replacing CPT Cass. Well, not replacing, but taking over her job. The party was at LTC Stang's house south of post. Beautiful area; quiet, nice, and cows in the backyard. I ate extremely too much BBQ. But the ribs....once they touched your mouth, they were soooo gooood. They fell off the bone as soon as you picked it up. I have to say, that the people that I work with are definately going to make Ft. Knox a great place to work.

Lastly, tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby. The infield has been described as a "Mardi-Gras" type of atmosphere and more of a social event rather than a horse race. Ryan McKenna and "Mikey" (aka Vinney), are coming down tonight around dinner time to enjoy the festivities. They are my first guests and I am extremely greatful for the opportunity to see someone familiar around here. Also, I probably wouldn't have gone to the Derby otherwise. In any case, I'm looking forward to one of the most tiring, but exciting weekends of the spring time.

My bet: Afleet Alex to win. (all the purse winnings go to Cancer research.... Bonus)