Analogous explanations of my life

So, rotations are a very interesting time in your life where you really have to confront your fears and insecurities and values and morals.  The only word I can think of is VIVID. I feel like I'm having to get to know myself in a way that's super uncomfortable- you have to know your strengths and weaknesses like the back of your hand in order to succeed in the field of medicine.  Anyway for some reason when I'm on a rotation these analogies dominate my thoughts, and they're pretty hilarious when you think about them (although I'm dead serious, they are about as true as I can get).  And I think they paint a picture worth a thousand words for each of the rotations I've done so far.

Geriatric Psych: treading water, without feet, in an ocean with no land in sight.

Fam Med: having to pick ALL the daisies in a very big but beautiful field.

Surgery: facing a firing squad while sitting in an electric chair.

Obstetrics: giving your bank PIN number to a crack addict.

Introducing Bayle!

Happen to one day be surfing the net and ran across this picture of a dog waiting to be adopted near Charleston:

I am Bubbles- my names tells you all about my personality. My family left me and moved. I am about 1 1/2 years old and have a ton of love to give you. I am spunky and love to play with tennis balls. I get along with all other dogs and children. i am spayed, microchipped and up to date on all vaccinations.

 I found out that she had been found in an abandoned house about a year ago, and has been in a shelter ever since, waiting for a "forever family."  Well, long story short, we ("we" is used loosely- Patrick can still "opt out") brought her home.

Her name is now Bayle (it's a medical reference but that's another story).  She hadn't seen stairs or elevators or beds or couches before, having lived in a shelter most of her life.  So it's been wonderful experiencing all of these new things with her.  As far as we can tell, she's extremely happy to join the family, and Bandaid is absolutely thrilled to have a new partner in crime.

 Bayle (above)

 Bandaid, left; Bayle, right

Bandaid, left

Bandaid, left

Best bet is that Bayle's got the bone...