My Five Things: I am Alive!

4/19/2015

Barely, but it's true.

Reading someone's blog gives you a false sense of their life. First off, many of us edit out a lot of the stuff that goes on. I do a lot of editing to protect the privacy of those around me. I also don't like to share all of my foibles and failures. It's hard enough to live through them once - who wants to do it for eternity on the internet?

So while it might seem like I've had a busy week, rest assured that I have not. In fact, I have been installed on our living room sofa for the entire week awaiting death. I watched more Netflix this week than I have in all the years that we have had Netflix. That was number 1.

Hi there, Friend!

I also did a lot of texting... Number 2.

Izzy lost a shoe ...

Yea for good friends!

Number 3 ... I also got Izzy's SmartPak order. I am trying out a magnesium supplement to help with relaxation. My vet also thinks he might be low since he lived on grass pasture. I haven't been able to start it yet, but hopefully he'll get his first dose today.

I love how easy SmartPaks are ...

An exciting number 4 - I firmed up my riding plans for when we go to Portugal at the end of May. I'll be riding with a very small company called Algarve Horse Riding. They only have four horses, so it will be a private ride.

I opted for the Lake Ride.

And finally, a disappointing number 5 - since I am a responsible adult, I cancelled my upcoming Monday lesson. It's hard to justify taking a serious lesson when a) I haven't been on my horse since the last lesson where I didn't feel very good, b) I am still on drugs to help me breathe better, and c) I have yet to leave the house for a walk, much less a ride.

Sometimes, it stinks to be an adult.

I woke up feeling much better today, so I have high hopes that I'll make it back out to the barn today. I am very much looking forward to getting back on my regular schedule. Have a great day!

Austen link

4/19/2015 09:19:36 am

You poor thing! From one person recently on her sick bed to another: take it easy, and you'll be back to normal soon!

Bakersfield Dressage link

4/19/2015 10:23:41 am

Thanks, Austen! I rarely get sick so this came from nowhere! I should be back to normal in the next week or so. :0)

Lauren link

4/19/2015 10:20:30 am

That lake ride looks amazing! And I'm glad you're feeling better. Being sick is the worst.

4/19/2015 10:31:04 am

Thanks, Lauren. :0)

I LOVE riding in other countries. I haven't done as much foreign riding as I'd like, but I am getting there. So far, I've ridden in the Canary Islands (Spain), Ireland, Scotland, and Belize. I've done carriage/wagon rides in Seville (Spain) and Washington D.C. And of course, no matter where we travel, my husband tries to help me at least find horses to admire.

This ride promises to be fun! I will definitely write about it when the time comes. :0)

Paola link

4/19/2015 11:24:15 am

I hope you feel better soon. The lake ride in Portugal sounds amazing! I can't wait to read about it.

4/19/2015 01:40:38 pm

Thanks, Paola! The trip is still some weeks away, but I promise to share more. :0)

emma link

4/20/2015 04:28:35 am

feel better soon! i hate cancelling lessons... but i hate it even more when i can't ride the way want bc i'm not physically well enough to do it... also that lake ride looks amazing!

Tracy link

4/20/2015 05:28:19 am

I hope you feel back to normal ASAP!

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