Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
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!
I got Christmas presents from two of my meal drops tonight. They wanted to say thank you for giving up my time to deliver them each week. So touched that they would take the time to do that.
I really enjoy doing it. And it seems my efforts are appreciated too. Even got a thank you from one of the dogs I cuddle each week. Apparently I’ve cheered him up too.
So today I had a lesson with Badminton winner, Piggy March (nee French). I have to say she’s a very lovely person. So kind and caring. She started the lesson by saying that she was on our side.
She liked Buddy too. Said he was a good sort and very good looking. That just about made my year!
Buddy was on top form too. He flew all of the jumps and considering it was another new venue, he took it all in. One silly moment, but that was my fault. Overall I’m very happy with us today.
Very impressed with Wakefield Farm Stud&Livery too. Lovely indoor arena. Though Buddy was a tad confused by the horse statue outside.
Up early this morning for a lovely hack before work. It was the perfect way to start my day.
I didn’t finish work till 10pm last night so missed the Strictky final live. Made it through without finding out the result too. That rarely happens! So that was a lovely way to spend my afternoon. What a show!! I was in floods by the end of it.
My left eye has been a bit scratchy over the last few days. Today I woke up with a pink eyeball. It doesn’t hurt. But I can feel my eyeball if that makes sense.
Luckily I was working so popped to the pharmacy to get some drops during my first break. In the process I managed to lose my locker key. Managed to get the master key so I could get home. My big concern as my phone, wallet and car keys were in my locker. Had to skip lunch as it took my second break to sort it out.
Got home to find this beautiful poinsettia from my Pilates teacher. They always make me feel Christmassy.
As it my eye wasn’t pink enough, I somehow managed to flick sand in both eyes while lunging Buddy. Honestly, it’s a wonder I’m allowed out unsupervised… Good job I have eye drops.
Blimey what a busy day catching up with people and stuff. It’s been a good day all in all.
This morning Hugo made me laugh by claiming a mixing bowl as his new bed. Honestly what is it with cats?! #ifitfitsisits
Buddy was an idiot in the outdoor. Thought I’d do my homework from my dressage lesson. Buddy had other ideas and thought there were monsters in the bushes.
Oh well, I got to practise my ‘stickability’ instead.
I nearly sprayed my coffee when I opened this picture. It’s baby Hugo for sure.
I’m wondering what chaos the kittens are causing while I’m at work. First late for me, so just having my dinner break. Then back to the tills till 10pm! Wish me luck!
The next few weeks are going to be busy as I’ve got lots of shifts at Tesco’s and other work on. So I decided to have a rest day. I flitted between ‘must rest’ and ‘must do’. Thankfully must rest won!
Pottered about, chilled out with the boys and popped Buddy over a few jumps.
Now watching Kung Fu Panda, fire lit and chicken casserole in the over.