Sometimes I wonder why I put myself through all this stress to do a horse show. It's the same with signing up for 5K Races: I think it's a great idea at the moment, but as I have more and more time to think about what I've done, I wonder if was a good decision. Not to worry, though; I always get through the show or race and sometimes even come home with a ribbon!
Went stadium jumping last Saturday at Serra Valley, and it was not pretty. I've decided that from now on I have to have a jumping lesson every other week. The last time I did jumping was the June Waredaca show! That's way too long not to jump and then "cram" for the next jumping show. This Saturday we are going to Loch Moy for XC schooling.
Dave went to FL with a friend of his last week to get a respite from his aging parents. Our niece, Dara, was kind enough to fly out from CA and stay with them for a week while Dave had a nice R&R. Fortunately, Dara is a registered nurse and could help the caregiver if any help was needed. Dave took lots of photos and got much-needed rest.
Speaking of decisions and not sure about them, Betty and I are thinking about going back to NYC for the Vogue Live! seminars. We weren't too happy last year, but we found some classes we really want to take; I found a glove class; I can make mittens, but the thought of knitting fingers scares the bejeezus out of me. Why? I don't know, but I figure if I have someone show me in person what I'm supposed to do, I can overcome the fear of the fingers.
The weather had been quite nice, so I took advantage of it and ran outside at lunchtime. This week, however, is another story. It's been rainy and will continue to be through tomorrow night. Hope this doesn't put a damper on our Saturday XC schooling (making the grass too slippery for the horses). Today I am attempting to run on the TM and do my 60-second switch, which is to warm up for 10 min, then change the incline of the TM every 60 seconds for 18 min, then run another 10 min., making this a 38-minute run. Of course, at my rate of running, it could possibly be a 48-minute run or walk.
