Author: langlep

So 2020 was going to be my year. The year I got my life sorted after being served redundancy notice from my job in November 2019. The year I ticked off more things from my horsey bucket list. The year I got my mental health back under control and reduced stress in my life. I had a plan. And it was a good one. Then the plan changed dramatically on 2 January. I came off my horse at speed and broke my ankle. Badly. Like all good equestrians, I got back on and rode back to the yard, sorted Buddy out and then drove myself to A&E. That’s where this journey really began... I was sent home from A&E and told to crack on, only to receive a phone call later to say they’d missed a fracture (and a rather serious one at that). Whoops! So fracture clinic on 3 January, surgery on 5 January and home to recover. I started this blog as a way to chart my recover back to the saddle. As I cleared clinics and competitions out of my diary and wondered what the next few months would bring, it's been a safe space for me to say how I'm feeling. The new plan was to get a new job, to keep Buddy is kept ticking over and recover from my injury. Another good plan! I didn't expect a global pandemic, lockdown and all that happened in 2020. This blog has changed over time but it's continued to be my safe space to share the things going on in my life, with Buddy and the cats. Enjoy!

Shade dance

So it seems that Hugo isn’t a huge fan of the sunshine. While Dodo was sunbathing on the patio. Hugo found the tiny bit of shade in the garden. Made me laugh.

I’m loving the feeling of the sun on my face at the moment. But it won’t be long before I’ll be doing the shade dance with Hugo. The joys of being an English Rose.

Morning stroll

I woke up and felt the need to get out and walk this morning. It was such a beautiful day. I definitely hit my steps today as I ended up being out for 2 hours.

Nature lifts my spirits. I’m so grateful to live in such a beautiful place.

Pony play date

Today Buddy and I headed over to High Ash to meet up with Sam and Halo for a pony play date. We lucked out with the weather as it was glorious sunshine. Mind you a rather fresh wind so I was glad of my layers.

We covered over 5 miles round the tracks. It’s such a fantastic place to go. We didn’t stop chatting the whole way round. After a few tough weeks, it was the perfect tonic.

Faith

This came up on my memories today. Not sure what was going on when I posted this 7 years ago. But it’s just as true today.

So much is out of our control. Having faith (whatever that looks like to you) can be really hard. Especially when things are wobbling. I’m spinning a lot of plates, it’s inevitable that some will wobble from time to time.

Let’s face it, sometimes you just need to put the world to right with some good friends, not take yourself too seriously and do the things you love.

First cut

I decided to have a garden day today. Mowed my back lawn for the first time in 2022. And tidied up the borders. Still lots to do, but I’ve made a start.

Want to crack on with the front lawn and borders next weekend.

The brown bin was creaking. I find gardening really rewarding. It’s hard work sure. But the results are worth it. The bad news is that I’ve cleared a lot, so will need more plants. 🤪

Football stands together

Lovely touch today at Carrow Road. Probably the best touch of the match. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I don’t understand VAR. I really don’t. It very confusing and a bit farcical at times!

Today there were 2 goals disallowed. 1 penalty give on review. 1 penalty given and 1 penalty not given, but not reviewed.

It’s confusing enough when you watch it on TV. But being in the ground is even more confusing. Oh well, it was still good to be back at Carrow Road.

Nutrients

One advantage to working at my Chiropractor’s is that I get to read lots of information on all manner of health and lifestyle stuff.

Today I was reading about the benefits of Omega 3. So decided to add some to my diet. Love a mega pack. 150 tablets will definitely last me a while…!! Let’s hope it work.

Blooming marvellous

It’s felt very Spring-like today. I was tempted to hang the laundry on the line, it was that nice. I started the day with a bit of Spring cleaning too. Always feels good.

Spotted this beauty in the border. Think it’s a hellibore, but not totally sure. Whatever it is, it’s a stunner.

Enjoy the ride

I’ve lost a bit of my riding mojo lately. It’s kinda understandable given the past few years and the number of plates I’m spinning. 2019 was the best year Buddy and I had together. We ticked so many things off my horsey bucket list and achieved so much together.

Sure I set my goals for 2022. But I felt downhearted and like we were going backwards. Things I’d normally look forward to or find easy suddenly seemed daunting.

Today I tackled it head on. First a dressage lesson with a new instructor at a new venue. Two things that could have concerned me in the past. But I felt confident, learnt a lot and really enjoyed my lesson. She was really insightful and explained so much of what’s going on with us. And gave me homework. We both got a good workout!

Then a coaching call with an equestrian coach to talk through my rider mindset. Another really insightful lady. She gave me some brilliant strategies and really helped sort my spaghetti brain. Oh and more homework.

We can struggle with any aspect of our lives. I’m grateful to have some amazing people in my tribe who I can reach out to. 😘

Happy buns

Yes I know it’s supposed to be pancake day today. But I’m culinarily challenged as we all know. So I bought hot cross buns instead.

I love carrot cake and I love hot cross buns. So these were right up my street. Happy to report they were yummy!