Hi guys!
I'm sick now, the kids are getting over it and now I'm the one. Oh joy. However, not feeling well has not kept me from watching what goes into my mouth! Also, day four now without chocolate and it's not all that hard!
Congrats on your victories, Jolly!
Raven, I know what it's like when you slack off exercise for awhile, trying to re-build what you've lost is hard, but you can do it!
So far, I am not compensating in a high calorie way by giving up chocolate, yesterday I didn't have any snacks in between meals, even. That was unusual for me. I was just so darned busy, quite honestly. Maybe that's it! Stay busy, don't have time to eat? Plus, I have to admit this virus I have drags me down. I doubt I'll exercise or get on the treadmill today, just no energy. I was up half the night as was very congested. Yesterday, I came home from all my errands and went to bed instead of getting on line, just turned on the tv and electric blanket and laid there.
Red, my daughter is 14, son turns 17 on Wednesday. They are good kids, though the 17 year old has had his share of depression and this year his grades are terrible. We're working on it all.
Aren't we all a "work in progress"? I guess that is what some of this is all about, right? Some day, we'll all get it right!
Very interesting thought processes, Raven. You are right in pointing out that we can effect changes in ourselves when we know we HAVE to. I'm not a diabetic, but after hearing "news" after a colonoscopy last spring, that is when I really had a rude awakening that I had better get my act in gear here. I'm turning 50 on Friday, guys! So, as I "age" (gosh, what the heck happened to me, I feel like a kid still!) I've just got to lose the weight, eat the high fiber, low sugar and "good" proteins. I accept this, but the inner me (and the diva) are always fighting about this. The inner me, like a little spoiled brat wants the sugar, the ice cream, the snacks like chips and things. I have to learn to treat my "body like a temple" as they say.
i hope things go ok with your mom, Apple, my parents are aging rapidly and in bad shape. We've talked about assisted living as well, but so far they are on their own.
Well, time to get rolling. I'm here guys, not feeling awfully well, but here just the same. Time to make chicken soup?
Linda, ah-choooooo!
Hi all. Not really much to post over here. I have a whole Saturday, with really nothing to do. I can't work out. I can't ride Resting is probably a good thing - I will start weekends at my part time job in two weeks. The good thing is that it will free up my evenings a bit, the bad thing is that it is two 8 hour shifts every other weekend. Ah well, keep your eyes on the end goal, jolly, the end goal. I really want to start getting stuff like paint chips, etc, to really help me visualize my dream home. Not necessarily house plans, as that will be determined by what I can afford. But how I decorate is up to me. That should help make this easier. I am also a little bummed at not being able to work out, not being able to go by my horse (except to sneek him some treats), taping my face, etc. I just have to keep reminding myself that all the drama is for one month, then all this will be totally worth it.
Listen to me whine. I have so much good stuff going on, and I of course focus on the negative. Somebody slap me. See, this is why I need to work out.
I’m trying hard to make the steps I take small, incremental, logical, reasonable. For example - I need to start moving my body to get physically fit to meet the demands of my newly chosen profession. Ok. I can understand that.
Next - I’m starting to notice I’m dehydrated a lot. I’m sweating while I’m working. I need to replace that with WATER, not more high in calories sweet tea. So that’s my next logical step. I need more water in my daily routine. It makes sense.
I’m down a half a pound. No, not a huge amount, but this is the rest of my life I’m talking about. Not one week.
Yesterday’s workout consisted of working with trying to get “fluent” with the hooves, for lack of a better word. Where to hold the rears so I can work on them with both hands. How to move them from the position of trimming on the bottom to the sides, then to the top. Walk the hoof around, don’t drop it and pick it up again. Was interesting training, both for me and my horses! Actually only worked with Arashi and Eve. Need to work on Shadow, too.
And then riding. We all rode our respective horses at the same time! I think that’s the first time that’s ever happened. Ian and V had a few exciting moments of unexpected cantering, but as usual, my horse had to be convinced he wanted to trot. No one came off, and fun was had by all. Maybe we’ll do it again today!
On a positive, it looks like I may have gotten three (maybe four!) more “practice” horses. These are horses at Amanda’s barn which do not wear shoes, and I told Amanda to have the owners call me. I’ll do the trimming for free till I get my Practitioner in Training certification, then I’ll give them a really reduced rate. She thinks they’ll go for it. They can look at my horses feet if they want to see my work, so hopefully that will be enough. *keeping my fingers crossed*
Linda - You know.. there's something else. I developed a food allergy to certain fruits about a year or so ago. Funny thing is, once I figured out what it was, no matter how I LOVE apples, you couldn't pay me to eat one. Why? IT HURTS! It's scary! Now... if I can just cold turkey off so many of my favorite foods like that (it's many forms of fruit, sadly), WHY can't I just cold turkey off something because it makes me blow up like a balloon with fat? Bah. Humans are weird.
Jolly - The end goal. I'm trying to keep that in mind right now, too. I'm scared, I'm so broke, and I wonder on an hourly basis if I'm doing the right thing. I'm stepping so far out of my "safety zone" it's not even funny. It's been kind of hard to bring my brain around to the positives. But slowly I'm getting there. When you say you can't work out, does that mean you can't MOVE? Go for a walk? Maybe do some floor work? Stretch? It will help your mind.
Red - *LOL* You're a kick. Too bad I can't get to your horse to practice, huh? So much of the time when I read what you're typing to me and the others, I hear you talking to yourself. I know I do that a lot... I use the thought process of explaining things to other people to learn things for myself. Of course in MY case that means that the three people closest to me are SICK of hearing about horse hooves!!!
Apple - As Red said... no worries. We've all been there, done that, ranted, raved, *****ed, moaned... It's all good. What job did you have working with animals?
Chach - You mean I'm going to have to go two weeks without seeing any posts from you!?!?!?! Ok, that's harsh. You sound like you need a break, chickie. I hope you have a great one.
Hello everyone. Finishing up Day 5 for me and I did OK! Had two near misses though when I went into the store and was about to buy cashews as usual before I remembered I'd given them up. That was close! I really wasn't thinking of it. It's not something I've ever really given up, thinking it was pretty healthy. And hurah, hurrah, I got to the gym today AFTER riding! That was major. I did it by taking my gym stuff riding and then went straight there. So today was a very good day, both eating wise and exercise wise. At last! My Valentine's Day present to myself, one day early. I weighed myself this morning and I am still way up from my starting weight this year but what the heck, gotta just keep at it.
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Derry -- how are you feeling? I hope you get better quickly. I think that's amazing that you have still been able to eat right even though you're sick and NO chocolate. Maybe we're getting help from on high! And a birthday this week! How do you plan to handle that? It may be good to plan ahead so the chocolate monster doesn't get you. Also, how are you feeling about the number? I hope OK. I'll be 46 this summer and I know the feeling, I don't feel like a lot of people around me seem to think I should feel or the younger ones acting like I'm any different. I'll probably have to start developing a clothes sense or something as I've never had one. My clothes then can express what my face no longer will! (maybe never did!)
jolly -- whine away. I don't mind. It sounds like you have a tough time so whining may help you get some of the aggravation off your chest. You're whining but you're looking at good things too. I think that's the way to do it. If you don't give everything outlet it'll probably just fester inside you and sabotage you later. Let it out. Get it away! Can't you ride or exercise because of your eye? I guess so, right? Taping your face? What is that about?
Raven -- glad you're writing again. We really missed you. Your getting "fluent" with the hooves sounds very interesting. What kind of studying are you doing? Is it home studying? Correspondence? Or are you actually attending classes? What happened with work. If I can remember the last was the firing bomb? Maybe I missed something but I hope you did find something. Oh, I see you wrote to jolly about being broke so I guess you're concentrating on the horse stuff. I think you're doing the right thing. I wonder, since you're studying, do you think you could get some kind of student loan? I am so broke too. I go to sleep and wake up every day wondering how I'm going to pay the ballooning bills, the money I borrow at high interest. I want to stop it. I keep thinking work will come. I try not to panic. It's hard not too. Well, let's have faith it'll all work out and keep the hope. Good luck on the new clients!
Red ! Ok, you drop that little tease about your ride, then don't say anything about how it went? How is your horse? How is the riding going? C'mon, you know you have at least two horse junkies on this thread, throw us a bone. I am focusing on the horses as a career, yes indeed. I am going through the American Association of Natural Hoofcare Practitioners to get certified. That's why I was in Arkansas last week, studying with Jaime Jackson. The classes I take are in person, and on top of that, I have tons of books to read, videos to watch, and I'm encouraged to practice on my own horses and others, if folks will let me. Once I get my Practitioner in Training (a little bit like being an "apprentice") certification, the AANHCP will list me on their website, refer clients to me, etc. If I'm ever uncertain about something, I call one of my mentors or instructors and work with them on it. It's extremely comprehensive. It will involve many, many classes - not just concerning the hoof, but the entire horse. Feed, saddling, environment, the whole bit. My next three classes involve teaching live trimming, hoof anatomy (yay, disection), and then a couple days of mentorship. That's when I get my PT cert. In the meantime, I'm trying to scrounge up "practice horses" and I'll be trying to do temp office work just to keep some money coming in so I can pay ye olde bills. Damn them. *sigh* Once I get things rolling, I'll start offering ground training along with the hoof care, since I seem to have a talent in that area. My business is The Naked Hoof, and I'm working on my website now. Slowly. *lol*
Today will be my "day of rest." Maybe. I might have a practice horse to do, we shall see if she calls. Lance is a big poofball percheron. Such a wonderful, sweet horse. But his hooves haven't been trimmed since october, and they need it badly. Yesterday was all about wrestling with Shadow. I swear - just when I think I might be getting it, that horse will humble me. I learn more from her than any other horse. The big mistake was that V worked her before I did her hooves, and when Shadow gets tired, she will NOT hold up her hooves. She'll sink right down to the ground. So I have to work very quickly in short bursts, then put the hoof down and let her rest for a minute or two... then another burst. Ends up taking a long time. But .. it's a learning process, indeed.
I'm sore and creaky, but it's ok. My body feels like it fell asleep and it's waking up. That alternating "omg no I don't want to move it hurts!" feeling and the "aaagh move move move move I have to move" feeling. Am I really weird?
My kids are following suit, and both of them are hopping on the treadmill now, too. If I ever needed a reason to be a good example, seeing how quickly they jump on the bandwagon should be as good a reason as I need.
Hey all. Yes, I can MOVE, but can't do anything that might raise blood pressure and temp. Wednesday I can work out again, and Thursday I have a personal trainer sesssion. No matter how many times I told the new gym I couldn't work out right away, and had a zillion perky little personal trainers leaving messages about setting up my session. I even got one 15 minutes after I got home from my surgery. Sheesh. So, to relieve THEIR anxiety, I scheduled it already. As for the tape thing, I have to tape shields over my eyes when I sleep, to prevent any rubbing that might disturb the eyes. Sucks, but is keeping them healthy.
I did stop in by my boy today to drop off a few things. He is not pleased with me, and I have 10 more days before I can ride. I did order some training equipment, and gave him some treats, but he was not amused. Ah well.
Anyway. Take care everyone, and have a great evening.
Jolly, why do you need to tape your face? Why can't you work out? Maybe I missed a point someplace.
I'll bet you are frustrated, though, as it sounds like you are on the verge of several things, and anxious to just get rolling. I'd be anxious as well.
Raven, my son can't eat apples, peaches and strawberries, they hurt him as well. Allergies really run in our family, I sympathize.
Speaking of being broke and stepping far out of your safety zone, we are going to be doing the same thing. My DH can't take it any more, he's just had it. He's giving his resignation at work this week and we won't have any income, period. I'm really scared, but he will have a heart attack if he puts up with this any longer. That is that. We're going to have to make a mad scramble and re-group. Every penny we spend will have to be examined and I'm afraid WW meetings will not be in the budget for us. We will be eating by what is on sale at the stores as opposed to what we like, as well, Might be a problem as far as weight gain, but I have to keep trying. I can't lose perspective on what I have done so far and gain my weight back. I've worked way too hard.
Red, it sounds like you are doing so well! Congrats on the 5 days! I had a "slip" unintentionally yesterday. After a great discussion about curtailing expenses we decided to go to a local shopping mall to renegotiate our cell phone contracts, which we did. On the way out the door (as it was near lunchtime) I grabbed a ww 2 points bar (which is chocolate caramel) and left the house. In the car, I was eating it, and my DH looked over and said "you're eating chocolate" - Gosh, I had the end of it in my mouth and had already eaten it at that point. I had totally forgotten. But, for the rest of the time, and continuing further into Lent, I plan on being good!
This will be a rough week, emotions are very high and it's my son's birthday Wednesday and my birthday Friday and we plan on going away for the weekend. I hope to not blow it!
I was really good all weekend, amazing considering everything that is going on.
Linda
Good morning all. Derry, I had Lasik surgery on my eyes. They do not want you to work out or do anything that will raise your blood pressure for one week, so that you don't put extra pressure on the eyes. Luckily, that is done in a couple of days. I have to tape plastic shields over my eyes when I go to bed every night for another couple of weeks. that is so that I don't disturb the flap cut in my cornea while it is healing. My thoughts are with you too, as your husband finds new work. I hope it all goes smoothly, and be gentle with yourself during this stressful time.
I really need to control my eating. Between having money and the lack of gym time, I have been using every excuse to eat, eat, eat, eat, eat. Not ok. Here's to healthy eating.
Hey, all.. no time to post tonight. I am dead tired. Must get to sleep. just did a super fast glance through. Derry, that chocolate doesn't count. It was an honest mistake. You didn't do it intentionally. Sin absolved. I have decreed! Carry on.
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Derry - Wow. I admire the guts it takes to walk away from a rotten situation. What does your husband want to pursue? I think a huge part of my problem, and I see it in my daughter, too, is that I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up. My son seems convinced (at this point, and for about the last year or more) that he wants to be an equine chiropractor. I support him fully, but also tell him if he changes his mind, I'll understand. My daughter waffles... she can't decide. My bf is the same way. He always did whatever just fell into his lap. It turned out to be alright moneywise - he's not rich, but he makes a decent living. But he's utterly miserable working where he does, doing what he does. I can see his interest in network security, but he won't push to pursue it. He won't step out of the safety zone. Maybe once I get my hoof care business established and I can take over the financial burdens, he'll feel more free to take that leap. It's scary. Keep us posted.
Jolly - Boy it doesn't take much to fall into boredom eating, does it? Or at least for me anyway.
Red - Hope you got some rest!
Well, it's raining and yucky here today. Yay. Things I need to do, call the temp agencies and see if I can get some work drummed up. Get on the treadmill. Go to Walmart. Actually LOOK at my bank account and see how much money I have left. Ok, that last one is undoubtedly the scariest of the bunch. The fear of "what if I only have $20 left!?!?" is all over me. *sigh* So I think I'll just browse the web for a while longer........ avoidance is a lovely thing.
Edited - Ok, I faced my greatest fear and checked my money situation. It's not good. I have enough cash on hand to last me for about one more week of groceries. That's it. Towards that end - I have already contacted two temp agencies. One of which I worked with closely when I was with my old job and she knows how hard I work, so hopefully she can get me working immediately. The application has been submitted, the resume sent. The other agency I have an appointment with on Wednesday. Honestly, I'd like to be working Wednesday. Hopefully Carolyn can put me into something. But at least things are a known now.
Yep, like our friend Linda, I am very very sick. Got it yesterday after spending 2.5 hours shampooing all of our carpets. We bought the shampooer last year and haven't used it yet. Amazing how dirty the carpets get. I felt totally exhausted afterwards and kicked myself in the butt for doing it! I couldn't take anything high-powered for the cold as hubby was at drill and I was at home with my son. I wanted to take some of that "knock you out for a day" medicine, but no go.
Promotion ceremony was nice, but very emotional. It was good to see so many people come out and support hubby. I don't think he realizes how many people's lives he touches.
My snacking is good. With this flu bug, I really don't want to eat much of anything. That is a plus.
Yes, I will be gone and missing from the thread for two weeks. I will miss talking with you all, but am in such desperate need of a rest that it isn't even funny.
And I would like to just say that with all of you and your struggles, it once again reminds me that life can change immediately with sometimes a devastating effect. I'm thankful that I am where I am right now, because without the extra money we wouldn't be able to help out our families. I know what it's like to go through some big financial problems. I actually had to declare bankruptcy about 15 years ago, so I know what it's like. I hope your situations don't get as bad as mine were.
Now, I get it, Jolly. I couldn't imagine taping your face and what that had to do with your surgery. How is your vision now? How much did this all cost, by the way? Can they help an astigmatism? I thought that it was only near or far sightedness?
Thanks for absolving my sins, Red, I felt the same way as well. Plus it was a ww bar! Who are we kidding, those things taste "ok", but if I REALLY wanted chocolate, that is NOT what I would go for, for sure! I made it through Valentines Day beautifully! My husband is making a donation in my honor rather than giving me chocolate, by the way, to a teen drug and alcohol abuse prevention center, which was my choice. I like that idea! We all have our addictions, mine are not drug and alcohol, mine has been chocolate, I guess! You know, I am feeling (even though I feel like my life is falling apart, totally) so in control of my eating. I really do find myself wondering if chocolate triggers lots of overeating, not just the chocolate itself. I weigh in today and we shall see. Even though DH will be unemployed, I may be able to keep up my ww meetings for a period of time as I am a Lifetime member and lifetime members only need to pay and weigh in once a month. If you are something like 2 pounds over goal you do pay. Maybe I can work really hard and get closer to goal, maybe this will be my motivation?
DH went to the doctor yesterday as well, with chest pain, had an EKG and blood work and they will be doing a stress test next week. He is under such stress, he just had got to find other work. I maintained calm through all of this, surprisingly. Normally, I'd have run for the cupboard and inhaled food. Don't know if it's cleansing my body of chocolate or something else, but I am glad. I took out my own frustrations with the vacuum cleaner!
Chach, hope you feel better soon and get really better before your trip, but just rest and relax.
Yes, life can change in a moment. I have to believe that whatever is happening is for the best, as with Raven too. Who knows where we all might end up, but you have to be brave and continue on - we all have no choice. I heard about a job yesterday, for me part time. It's really not what I want to do, and kind of far from the house. Not sure if I will apply or not, it's a friend referencing me into it, so I know if I applied I would get it. It's working 7:00 am - 11:00 am doing housekeeping at a prep school (ever heard of Exeter Phillips Academy) dormitory. It's really not hard work, and I'd be getting exercise (which is a plus). But, it's quite the "come down" (though I am not really caring about that at all) from my former career as a Director of Human Resources before I became a stay at home parent. It would be a nice, easy, part time job. I could probably listen to book on tape while I work and, as I said, get exercise. But, it's about 45 minutes from my house, one way, and I think I should look closer to home.
The only place I can think of where I could probably get immediate work and the schedule I want is MacDonald's or Burger King, and I am not sure I could handle the "temptation" - or would it work the opposite and gross me out for fried foods? Hmmm.....
Linda
Hi everyone. Making a bit of time to write here, catch up and all.
I rode and went to the gym today and yesterday AND the day before. Heh! That's three days in a row! Wow, I've done so much it didn't seem like that. Now, if I could just see some change (downward of course!) in my weight. I am sooo discouraged but I just must keep at it. I haven't been consistent at all and then I do good for a few days and I expect major changes! Oh well, it's hard.
Raven -- Riding is tough as usual, frustrating, expensive. My horse is doing fine I think. Today she was so cute. I had cut up carrots and hung it in a bag next to her stall where I usually do and I don't think the stall door is usually closed. I'm not away for long, just getting things ready before I ride. Well, I came back in and from the end of the row I see carrot slices strewn all around her stall! I called out her name in a stern voice and when I get to her stall she's up against the back wall looking at me like, "I don't know, it wasn't me. I've been back here all the time." It was so funny that she though I was going to get angry. She knew she shouldn't have been trying to get that bag off the hook and eat the carrots! It must have been hard to do too because even with the door open there's a bar across the door and the hook is pretty far away. She must have really stretched and then to knock it off the hook too. Ah, it was funny. I just scolded her with my voice a bit but I certainly couldn't be angry. My fault for leaving them there and all and of course she's going to go after them. But that back against the wall. She came forward when I went to pick up all the carrots in her stall and in front and then I said sternly, "Heidi, you're a bad girl!" and she went running off to the back of the stall again. Gosh, the way she reacted you'd think I was really mean to her which of course I'm not. She just must have thought she'd done a really naughty thing.
Well, Raven, good luck finding practice horses. I would be scared I'd screw up someone's feet. Do you think you're good at it, that you have a knack for it? The Naked Hoof?! Sounds a bit kinky! The farrier loves Heidi. She picks up her feet so easily and just stands there doing nothing for however long he wants. She really is a doll. I'm afraid I'm getting to like her too much. But she is hard to hard. I'm working on that though. She squeals and runs off when she spooks or gets full of herself, which is rare but the others remark on her squealing. The percheron sounds lovely. I love cold-bloods. Heidi is part Haflinger, which I guess you know is a cold-blood pony. Your Shadow sounds tough. Do you think she's OK, not wanting to hold up her hooves. Not a feed problem or lack of energy, is it? You mentioned she didn't want to trot. Well, best of luck to you! You can talk all the horse you want. Anyone whose eyes glaze over can just scroll to the bottom! Well, Raven, hope you get some work quick. Today is the last day to apply to go the races in Dubai and I'm sitting here corresponding with them by email and still undecided as to whether to apply. It's not cheap like the Hong Kong package and I really think I shouldn't go. A friend there says its great and should go. A friend in racing here says it's not worth it. I could probably cover some of the expenses by selling some stories on the race but I don't know, it would likely still be a loss. If I had money I'd go, wouldn't hesitate but I don't know, it's not something I really want to do either. I was just thinking some work may come my way if I went. The UAE people have opened farms here and have a lot of horses in training. I'm thinking I could be doing work for them and thought it may be good to see their operation in Dubai. Then again, what for, really? Everyone will be busy, busy with the race. Ahhh, I hate not being able to decide!
jolly -- how are your eyes? It sure sounds involved, that surgery, the after care and all. Hope they heal real quick. Is your horse getting any exercise? turnout? Can you lunge him?
chachee -- how are you? Are you feeling any better? What a lousy time to get sick, right before you go away. Hope you get better soon too.
derry -- ah, so your husband has finally decided to quit that awful place he works, with that awful boss. yes, I remember your telling me about it. In fact, I had thought maybe he had already left and you just hadn't said anything or I had missed it. Sometimes that is the only way to do it, just quit, whether you can or not, I mean, whether you're really prepared for it, with money and all. I'm in the same situation still and I think of doing the same thing. I hate the office so much. I think things have a way of working out for those who jump in like you are doing, or rather, jump out, but IN to the cosmos! You will be provided for. You are opening yourself up for things to come to you I believe. We must have faith, right? Best of luck to you and your husband! Yes, I'm with Raven in saying, it's very admirable what you're doing. Heh, that sounds good with WW. It would be a good incentive for you to keep you weight down and then not have to pay. Gosh, is your husband ok. Wow, it sounds awful, chest pains and all. I know how it is, my legs are still bad, and I think it's all from the stress of last year. Back then I was sooo stressed I would feel like electricity running down my legs when I would get upset at work, which was always! Total idiots. I have no money now but I feel a lot better. Sure hope your husband's OK. When is he quitting? Soon? The work offer housekeeping may not be so bad. I have done it before and there's nothing bad about it. I think it would be relaxing in fact whereas fast food joints are pretty stressful and full of rules and yes, you would probably be reaching for the food. . well, you can't do that while you're working. . but afterward. . you'd probably be taking stuff home, especially if they gave you a discount, which I think they might.
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OK, gotta get some work done here. Hope everyone checks in soon.
Hey all - quick post then back to work. I have to say I really admire everyone who is holding up to their Lenten resolutions. Me? I guess it is a good thing I am not Catholic. I seem to be living like "eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow I can again work out." I really hope the obnoxiously perky little trainer does kick my butt Thursday night. I need it.
As for the surgery - my vision is great. The after care is really only for the first month to make sure they heal properly. It cost $2000 total. I don't know if it cures astigmatism. And my horse is getting ridden for me while I am off.
I have to share a cute story, Red. When I got my first horse, I of course had to get her a Christmas stocking for the holidays, loaded with treats. The next year, I decorated her stall for hte holidays, and of course hung the stocking back up - not to fill until Christmas of course. Well, she saw the stocking and figured FOOD, and dragged it into her stall. The barn owner freaked at first when she saw red in the stall - the mare tried to bury the evidence by digging a hole and covering it up!!
Have a good day all, and keep up the good work. I know I will be back with you soon.
Hey all, just checking in. Seems like I'm not doing much about weight loss these days. Sometimes thats' when I suprise myself and lose anyway. I'm not gaining, so I'm OK with it for now.
I worked in a kennel for a while and right after college I worked at a wildlife rehabilitaion center for a year. It was the hardest, most physical, and least paying job I've ever had. It was also the most interesting and rewarding. I thought about being a vet so I worked as an assistant for a little while. I found that while I loved the patients, their owners could be a real pain...not really a people person.
So now I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, about all I can handle with 3 small kids. Someday I want to expand my menagerie, some chickens, goats...don't know about horses. That's a whole other world.
Well, I'll just be cruising along for now. Time for some housework. Bye!
Saturday morning
Resting is probably a good thing - I will start weekends at my part time job in two weeks. The good thing is that it will free up my evenings a bit, the bad thing is that it is two 8 hour shifts every other weekend. Ah well, keep your eyes on the end goal, jolly, the end goal. I really want to start getting stuff like paint chips, etc, to really help me visualize my dream home. Not necessarily house plans, as that will be determined by what I can afford. But how I decorate is up to me. That should help make this easier. I am also a little bummed at not being able to work out, not being able to go by my horse (except to sneek him some treats), taping my face, etc. I just have to keep reminding myself that all the drama is for one month, then all this will be totally worth it.
No one came off, and fun was had by all. Maybe we’ll do it again today! 
Ok, that's harsh. 
5 down 35 to go. . .
Once I get things rolling, I'll start offering ground training along with the hoof care, since I seem to have a talent in that area. My business is The Naked Hoof, and I'm working on my website now. Slowly. *lol*
Am I really weird?
Monday check in
