I am doing an excellent job of not doing all the things I need to do. Avoidance is my specialty and I tend to be a productive procrastinator. I usually clean things. Or organize. Or read. Or research. or workout. Basically do everything but that one thing I need to do.
This week, its a lot of things. But not as many things as last week.
Last week was rough for me. I decided to go strict paleo 2 weeks ago since my parents do it-which means no dairy. Just fruits, plants, animals and nuts (not even ALL nuts or plants or fruits or animals). Its really confusing and difficult and my body hated it. I got to the point where I couldn't even put food in my body without throwing up. So strict paleo, not for me. 3/4 normal paleo is what I will stick with considering it doesn't make me violently ill and is still relatively healthy.
I am also having surgery (unrelated to my leg) this week and scheduling that/dealing with idiot receptionists has been a total ass pain. Seriously WHY.
In addition, I had a mind numbing class to attend for my new real person job and it really cramped my style. I also spent about 20 hours outside that class studying for the exam I have in 2 days to get my insurance license. Let me tell you. medicare is a BITCH. How do you work 8-5 and STILL have time to workout and ride AND sleep. The fuckery is unreal! (Speaking of, I have really done a great job NOT studying today....)
The chickens have re-deemed themselves. Almost. They started laying this week and I get about 5 eggs a day from them. In typical bird hate fashion though they refuse to use their coop, so its and easter egg hunt EVERYDAY and sometimes I even find them in the horse stalls. How fun!
My horses also seem to know when my bank account is reaching crucially low levels of funds. Think almost $0.
Did I mention last week B came in with a slash across his face, nearly sending me into cardiac arrest, and Yankee had JUST got one of those shoes re-shod last monday because he threw it 2 weeks ago?? Because of the damage done by literally ripping nails out of a hoof wall, its damn near impossible to re show now without that ass pain expense of fancy pants shoes and adhesive.
He hasn't thrown a shoe in what seems like years, so I'm beginning it think its my farrier. So if anyone has any farrier recommendations in the dayton area....
BUT besides all that the boys have been brilliant.
Took them on a trail ride last week and B really surprised me with his non baffled-ness when encountering big bad tings like trucks, and mud and river crossings! He actually LOVED the water, just like Yankee.
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Been doing a TON of hacking, lunging and flatwork since I know I shouldn't be doing much else. It is REALLY hard though. I haven't jumped Yankee since forever. Almost 10 weeks I think. DEAR GOD.
I need it.
Sounds like an...interesting time. :( Hope Yankee decides to keep his shoes on. And yay B for playing in the water! That looks fun. Good luck with your real person grown up job. :)
ReplyDeleteMight be the farrier, might be the wetness you've been complaining about. PITA either way. Yay big person job! I assume it will pay the bills and you will be able to act semi human once you settle in.
ReplyDeleteLOL - how do we work 8-5 AND ride AND sleep AND take care of animals/work out/whatever other thing? Most days, pick three. Bad days, pick two. Worst days EVAR? Pick one.
ReplyDeleteBeing an adult ammy is really, really hard. Hugs to you!
Sounds like a shitty week but it's only up from here. Glad to hear you are going into Insurance...its a good career no matter how crappy think it might be! Best of luck with your new job and to healing ponies.
ReplyDeleteI'm a lazy procrastinator so good for you lol!! I hope the surgery is nothing serious and that it goes well. I hope the exam goes well too. That really sucks about the boys.... That leg looks... Ouch. Fingers crossed they heal up quick and you find a great farrier. Also your water pictures cracked me up because of what happened to me today!!
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