Over the past couple of weeks, I have been doing a lot of reflecting, goal setting, and thinking about what I want to accomplish over this next year. While I always look forward to a new year, and the possibilities it brings, this year I want to do more than that. In 2022, I want …
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Inauthenticity Sells
You know what’s funny? How people are always complaining about how social media is a highlight reel, and all fake. But look at popular accounts.They tend to have perfectly edited photos, a perfectly curated aesthetic, and perfectly written captions! Inauthenticity sells! We complain about it, but just keep on giving it traction! Okay, maybe many of …
That Pesky Little Thing Called Discipline
Yesterday, I stalked Chance around the pasture for maybe thirty minutes before he finally let me catch him. That horse really knows how to push my buttons, and test my patience, like nobody's business. He has been difficult to catch the past couple of weeks, and honestly it is partly because my work schedule and …
Well Hi There
It has been a while. A long while. Between school, work, and life I just haven't had much time for blogging. I also haven't had much time for the horses. And how can I keep up a horse blog when I'm not doing much with horses? Sure, this blog is somewhat of a "lifestyle" blog …
Happy Monday! What Are You Doing For You This Week?
Whoo hoo, we've finally had some good sunshine last week! Which, of course, means that I had decent lighting for my post-run selfies! 😉 Last week was kind of crazy. I waited until the last minute to start studying for a Nutrition exam, so I of course just about wore myself out cramming for it! …
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Work Hard and Toughen Up
We get what we work for! There are very few shortcuts in life, and a whole lot of setbacks! But it is amazing what can be accomplished when we let go of excuses, put our heads down and work! I used to be a terrible student, and I always had an excuse for it. I …
6 Tips for Dealing with Setbacks
As you all know, this has not been my year when it comes to horses! This year has really tested my patience and resilience when it comes to this sport. I honestly never thought I could handle taking so much time off, but apparently I can - though I do hope that I never have …
Lots of Progress!
I have been meaning to post this for a while now, but life has been a little crazy lately, but better late than never! About two weeks ago, Chance went on the lunge line, for the first time in I don't know how long, and he was so much better! He was not quite 100%, …
Rise Anyway
I couldn't tell you how many setbacks, disappointments, and failures that I experienced in my life. I couldn't tell you how many times I have thought about just giving up on the things that I want. Or how many times that I have been so afraid to try again, or head out on a new …
Persistence Pays Off
"I believe that if you want something with all your heart, you get it." ~Vivian Leigh~ I am not a big fan of that quote,"if it doesn't open, it's not your door." If it doesn't open, find another entrance. Or go through a window! Or, heck, pick the dang lock! Figuratively speaking, of course!! Be persistent about …
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