Perhaps that will change when life slows down a bit - ha! when does it slow down?
Now living in my new home - life is good here. It's quiet and I have no neighbors behind me.
Whilst throwing out/donating some not needed items, the Princess picked something she wanted to keep.
If you aren't sure what that is, yes, it's a toilet seat cover. Gross, Princess, gross. In the spirit of litter box usage, I allowed it.
Work is good - I have developed a policy of always being the same person every time someone calls/emails. No mood swings, no getting sucked into drama, make like a duck in the rain. I wish others thought of this too. The bright side is my attitude is noticed and appreciated.
National Versatility Ranch Horse Association - can't say enough good things about Jay and Gina Henson - clinicians and judges. If you get the chance, go. They are a hoot, a wealth of good information and it's about time someone with skills, class and good horsemanship grows big. Not that there haven't been others, but not enough IMO.
The "Princess" is still alive and doing well! Still doesn't know she's having any problems and still lets me give her a pill. EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING. It's not the greatest way to wake up but she's always right in my face and it seems to be the easiest time. She's gotten more needy. I spent the night away a couple of weeks ago and came home to 4 piles of puke and pee outside her litterbox. I am going out of town for six days next week. My wonderful parents are going to stay here with her so she doesn't get lonely.
Getting a lot more responsibility at work! This is a great thing! I still love my job! This is even better!
I really really really hate it when people ride there bicycles on the road. I wonder if they just *think* they are as fast as cars?
Another Robin Hood movie - this time with Russel Crowe. Okay. Was it really that long ago they did the one with Kevin Costner?
I have given up cable television. Not for forever but I can't find the time to watch it so I don't want to pay the pig. I do have Netflix. It's $10 a month. HIGHLY recommended. If you have a DVD player and the US postal service, you can have Netflix.
It is amazing how many people have a problem with ME not having cable. I was even given a tv, a tv converter box and an antenna. I didn't hook it up until last night when someone came over and learned I hadn't done that. They made it a priority to get it done - in the spirit of helping me. Very nice of them to do so.
But I think someone should do a cultural study on the importance and effects of television. Don't get me wrong, I like it too. It's just amazing how important it is.
Speaking of television. The film "In a Whisper" is a colt starting challenge with Josh Lyons, Pat Parelli and Craig Cameron. If anyone thought the LP clip on the internet made them look bad...watch Pat in action! I can't believe it isn't out on the internet!!! (no I'm not the one selling them...but I find it interesting they aren't OUT)
I made banana bread yesterday and forgot to add the stick of butter the recipe called for. It turned out almost the same. Really, not much difference.
IF WE DON'T GET SOME HOT WEATHER THIS SUMMER, I QUIT!!!
I don't know what I quit, but I've always wanted to use that ultimatum. Seriously, it's snowing in NE MT and 45 here. It's MAY.
BHS in Miles City next weekend. I hope the weather warms up because I'm sleeping in a horse trailer. We have heat, but still. Many great friends to see! I've been getting lots of texts.
Bison Bar - here we come!
After I moved into my new place I flooded my laundry room, my neighbor's laundry room and my kitchen all in the same week. Did I mention that before? Here nor there, I have skills. I always learn things the hard way. The upside is I learn. The upper-side is I learn it well, backwards and forwards.
I met a guy that really likes me. He thinks it's cool I ride horses and wants to open a summer camp for kids someday. He can also afford to do so.
What sucks is he's an emotionally stunted, overally religious, pompous ass who's learned everything he knows from books. Two dates, done. Couldn't stand him for much longer than that.
My favorite rooms in my home are my bedroom, my kitchen and my spare bathroom. The living room is a work in progress. I have a medium sized tv on a small tv stand. Don't have cable and don't watch tv so have a hard time justifying the expense of a new large flat screen on a swank tv stand. Eventually I will have to do something.
I'm planning to compete in the NVRHA this fall. Not compete well. I can't rope for crap. Actually, I'm sincerely afraid of losing a finger or getting all tangled up in a mess of rope, big bodies and hooves. But that's okay, I have time to practice. I can suck it up at the roping. I'm in MN and we are not ropers. Our forefathers were farmers, not ranchers.
Over casual conversation I tried to explain to a non-horse person that horses can literally eat themselves to death. They said, "I don't believe you." I tried to explain this wasn't my opinion...
Makes me want to say all non-horse people should stay that way. Problem is we'd eventually have no more horse people. Scary world and so I try.
I have been offered a spot at a barn that needs an instructor. I'd like to make this work. Unfortunately, I'd be competeing with two other barns I have ties to. Because we're all in a 15 mile radius. What a bummer. I don't want the politics. I do like to teach. I want to do it one day a week. In and out. The other two need instructor-trainers...more full-ish time. I can't do that. If I ride other people's horses I will have no time for my own interests. I've spent enough time on that train.
This one needs an instructor who can sometimes do clinics. My full time job that completes my mortgage payments, pays my benefits and matches my 401K doesn't allow for that much time away. So the teaching job is the best.
Not a bad conundrum, but opinions on the political issues and whatnot are much appreciated.
Actually, anyone can post their opinion. :)
Every time my cat poops in her litter box, she comes out and cries at me. It's been going on since last year. She acts happy. I don't really get it. Is she proud? Does she want me to clean it? Am I wondering too much about the musings of a cat?
Hard to say, I have a cat.
I just finished a two day negotiating class my job sent my boss and I to. Learned a ton. I negotiated 25% off shoes at a department store last weekend. Who knew you could do that???
My years spent at the sale barn + this class...I think I've got a skill. Kind of cool.
Biggest things learned: 1) Always ask 2) Look for the both-win 3) You can negotiate even when you can't walk away.
Did I mention my garage is like an elaborate tackroom? I've got stuff everywhere. I have sentimental things I can't toss and others I can't live without in random ranch situations.
I went on the walk for animals for the humane society for the first time this year. I have a friend who works there. This is a big walk, one of the biggest, if not the biggest, in the country. It was super fun, I was like a kid in a candy store with all the dog breeds. There were tons of breeders there showing their dogs. Wrong or right, they've recognized the advertising.
I have an uncontrollable reaction when inside the humane society with the animals. I cry. It's weird because I can cognitively process the situation and I know how lucky all of the animals are. For better or worse. I'm also not a crier. However I cry when I get into the big rooms with the animals. Maybe something about the loneliness. I don't know. Either way, how embarrassing! We were in the non-public area. I think I hid it well enough and no one knew. But I felt bad for my friend, who never wants me to cry.
I am not a supporter of ALL humane societies. Little known fact they are not all acting in unison. I support one. The Golden Valley, MN one. (that's a city) Because I have a friend inside, in the thick of it. And because I have a long positive history.
Great Danes are the latest and greatest so it seems. I don't get it on a personal level. Why have a dog that costs a ridiculous amount to feed only to die at the age of 6ish? What a heartache.
Still trying to date. Can someone please send me a non-weenie that is also non-abusive. Would love a man like that. I think it's fairly traditional. Call me old-fashioned.
I hope everyone is doing well! If you made it to the end of this long post, thank you!
Take care, love the ones you're with and make happy memories!
