The weirdest feeling-

So after a full day of work, I went to Nashville to get some dinner. Parked in the Subway parking lot, locked the truck and walked to the door, and realised that I left my keys in the truck. Crap. So I reach for my phone to call mom, and realise that I left it in there. I did, though, have my credit card. So I walked over the the high school because I knew the family was watching a play over there, but the play was already over! So I saw the janitor out dumping something in the dumpster, and asked to borrow her phone. Got an answering machine, so I walked back towards Soup to nuts where I knew they were going to be eating dinner. Well, it was closed, so I tromped back to Subway, (Dad driving past me along the way. determined to at least get my yummy sandwich. And what do ya know... I knew the girl working at the counter! So I asked to borrow her phone, and finally got ahold of mom. They FINALLY came to my aid.

Well, the weird feeling was.. How alone I felt. I mean, couldn't call anyone, didn't know anyone around, obviously didn't have a way of transportation. It was weird! So. Lesson learned. Keep a spare key somewhere outside of your car. And always take your phone in everywhere with you!

Chocolate and more chocolate

Today was the chocolate walk! And boy, am I tired! And honestly, I don't really want to talk about it. I mean, it was fun,  but not something i'd want to do tomorrow or anything...

Well, the good news is that I am almost half way through Nablopomo! Woohoo! Maybe something entertaining will come up to write about even!

So I suppose I am going to turn this post into putting my random thoughts on.. Paper? Is that what you call the computer screen?

One word: RAIN! All these people in Nashville were covering their heads with paper when it started sprinkling.. Me? I didn't put my hood up, left my hair loose and walked around in the rain! That's me :)

Isin't it funny how certain tastes or smells bring back memories? For instance, i'm sitting here eating blue Jello. Now this brings back a memory of an Easter quite a few years ago where mom made mini jello eggs with blue jello. But the memory is that someone made me laugh so hard I baiscally inhaled a mini egg and had blue jello coming out of my nose. Hannah still laughs at me about that one ;)

And for some reason the smell of bleach ALWAYS makes me think of a daycare that I used to be in. But I mean, I was like 2 or three at the time. So I don't know how I can possibly remember that! But everytime, I can.

Do you have certain things that bring back memories?

Are all Kentucky people jerks? Please, prove me wrong...

Soo... Today was the North American Livestock Expo or whatever it's called.. And regarding the title, I was astounded at how rude some of the vendors were... Jerks. Plain and simple. I bet you're wondering why I don't have any pictures to put up; well, the answer is simple. I was going to take a picture of one of the aisles to use as a pic for here, but this lady (Or should I say wicked witch of the North American Livestock Expo) Said "You didn't get my display in that did you? Because you'll have to delete it.. It's called Copyright imfrigmant" <(I'm not sure how to spell that either) JERK. I was like, WHAT THE HECK! Shut up! I mean, the display was of license plates.. Seriously. Like the ones you put on the front of your truck type of license plates. Wow. That is NOT the way to sell things. I wouldn't buy something from that chick if she were the LAST vendor on EARTH. Can you see I'm a tad ticked off? Hmm... This is a good way to vent my anger-

So after that Brittany and her newborn sat down on this bench thing while Jon and Katrina were wandering through a booth. And another lady came up and said "Your not allowed to sit on that unless you want to buy it." I shoulda slapped her. I mean this is a girl and her baby resting on a bench, how big of a deal is this? For all she knows maybe she was testing it out (It was solid wood, so it obviously wasn't exactly comfy). ARGH! I hate rude people.

BUT there were some totally amazing things that happened. Well, three to be exact. First, there was a booth for a church, and there were these three young boys (Probably 12 or 13) there and the guy was telling them the gospel of Jesus.

Second, I was in shock because I saw a goat trailer for the first time. They have these awesome fenced in stalls for the goats or sheep inside the trailer with a cool like aisle. And they were playing KLOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They were playing the Chris August song "Starry Night".

Third, when I was pulling in the driveway, there was a conservation officer parked by the bridge! YAY! We have had such an issue with poachers (IDK if that's how you spell it...) . And he was SO nice and helpful! He was like "Call the sheriffs office if you see anything suspicious, and feel free to come down here and check to verify it's us. And wow. He was very nice. FINALLY! A nice person! So overall this was a pretty eventful day! And tomorrow is the chocolate walk :) So TTFN!

No one watches a parade when it's raining

Does anyone else think it's hard to think of a first sentence for a blog? I don't know, it seems like the hardest part to me.

^What is that?! Is that Barneys blue cousin Izzy?!

Nooo... It's Eleanor!!! Awww She was so calm when we were working with her. I started by playing a game with her, the touch your nose on like, everything game. :) So I'd walk around the pen driving her to random stuff I had put around and she'd touch her nose on it, then we'd move on to the next 'thing'. Then Katrina put the saddle on, around, under and everywhere near her and she did great! It was pretty funny, I saw her spook for the first time, well, not really spook.. All she did was stand there and snort at the saddle when it was on the fence. She didn't try to run or anything like that, so I was pretty thankful!

Also we finished cleaning up the tack room, it looks fantastic! I really love being over there, and at Jo's. I don't know, they seem to understand me more than most people. Maybe because they're horse people? I'm not sure, but I love em to death! Along with the horses of course ;)

Also I rode Oprah and Shelby bareback.. Obviously at different times! It was amazing! Such a learning experience every time I ride. I haven't ridden a stock horse since July, so I was a bit rusty, but wow, once I got it, it felt great!

This is Oprah's BUTT! lol sorry, that made me laugh :)

Oprah's name is Oprah cause she's big and black ... Just sayin'

A little bit of nothingness

Heey,

Yeah, I'm totally feeling better. Yesterday was just pretty tough, and lonngg.

You never realize how much you LOVE water until you can't drink any... Man, I thought I was going to flip out. When your stomach is crazy upset you're not supposed to drink water (don't ask me why). But all I have learned from this is two words.. 7up and Saltines. Saltine crackers that is. The contain uh.. bicarbonate of soda or something like that. It totally works.

Okay, so tonight I went through Nashville to pick up some movies at the library and run some errands. And  when I was looking around CVS I saw one of the most awesome things in awhile! Now, mind you I don't get out much. But I found twisties (Aka hair bands) that were this awesome rubber material. Like, unlike the usual fabric covered over elastic. They were rubber! And these babies must be so new that they aren't even on the Scunci website yet! But I would totally check them out. Totally awe inspiring... Not to mention that their website is amazing! It has a spy theme.. I mean, wow!

Okay, well I suppose that's it for now!

Sick and tired!

Woke up at two in the morning with stomach flu-like symptoms. Apparently mom and Hannah did too. And seriously, I would write more. But I'm not feeling too hot right now. Will write a more productive post tomorrow.

Eleanor the smarty pony

Woohoo Eleanor is a brilliant little mare. I worked on (Yes, lists help me think things through..)

1. Friendly game
2. Porcupine (Backing, zone 2, zone 4)
3. Driving (zone 1, zone 2, zone 4)
4. Leading
5. Walking over a white feed sack thingy, and tying it to the end of the stick and waving it around.

She was totally okay with it! It was amazing... Tomorrow we're going to play with a saddle, some other random toys and probably some yo-yo game and some driving to stuff.

Jo was super nice today and gave me a parelli puzzles book. So I will now be completely entertained!

Well I suppose my goals for her by the end of next year is:

• At least level 2, if not into three on the ground.
• Take to a Parelli clinic (Level 3?)
• Level 1 riding?

That's all I can think of right now. All I know is that this is my chance to test my knowledge. And to have a semi SANE horse to do it on! I swear Big Boy is ADD, ADHD, and Bipolar all in one...