So we're short-staffed at the zoo, and having me on light duty for six weeks wasn't helping. Because I'm so close to the end of my six weeks (!), my boss asked if I'd be OK spending the day in Tropics, training a new keeper. Said keeper would be doing all the actual work, but I'd be there to direct her and answer questions. YES! It's been too long since I've spent the day in SAB, and there was some stuff I wanted to get done.
In my enthusiasm for being "back", I think I might have over-done it a little. I washed windows, squeegied the floor, did some light finishing perching work in an exhibit, and added grass hay to another exhibit. I also went up to Cats and helped them do a practice tour of the area, which included about 40 minutes of walking around.
I'm sore! Especially in the glutes and the hamstrings. There's so much bending over in SAB, getting through doors, picking up stuff off the floor...ouch.
On the plus side, my hip its self did great! No pain, very little "oops that was too much movement" tightness.
My body just has to get used to my workload again.
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