Playing Catch Up!

It has been a while since my last entry but I am not so surprised at all. Season is winding down but we have been in full swing and the same as last year it is crazy. It is almost incomprehensible how intense "season" is but we are getting through it and the end is in sight.

I had the wonderful opportunity to have some friends from Vashon visit and it was so great! Kyra made it down around my birthday and we made a mini trip to Miami for a few days which was way too much fun!! Then I got to spend some time with Tom and Rebecca. We went to a very nice restaurant and caught up over a delicious meal. Deb and Al swung down to see my on their road trip and it was so wonderful for Deb to see Vioen and to spend some time with them! Then Sue and Lisa sprung a surprise visit on me, which was short but fun!!

Today is a very strange day for me. I sold Vioen today. It is bittersweet. Today marks the first day since I can remember that I don't own a horse. This is a new feeling and a little scary.

Her new home is in New Hampshire and Barbara (her new mom) seems super cool. Vioen will be getting a home for life! Barbara owns her own "resort like" 20 acre farm with her own indoor arena so I am thrilled for Vioen.

What next you ask?

Good question... Home, rehab my tired bones and recoop. Need some RR!! Then thinking off to Europe for the summer!! I hope to spend some time for vacation and exploration. I have friends in Holland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Scotland, England and France. Very exciting and I hope to check out Spain and maybe Ireland again. It's all loosely planned at the moment but I am also looking into finding maybe a job working over there for a dressage trainer. Could be cool and I have made a lot of connections being in Florida. We'll see! Very exciting time.

I was also contemplating going back to school. I think it would be wise to have a college education and more options for a career. I was thinking about going into education. I have always wanted to go back to school and there's no time like the present!

So how long will I be in Florida... Depends on Lars and Melissa. I left it up to them in essence. They know that I am ready to move on but I told them that I would stay as long as they need me. Lars mentioned that he would like me to stay atleast through the CDI in Kentucky (everyone is going in prep for WEG). So I might be home as early as May 1st! Anyone need their horses ridden? Or a house sitter, LOL!

That's all for now.

Muah