Buddy is definitely a Labrador in horse guise. He loves his dinner. In fact he practically inhales it.
I love sitting him his stable, just watching him eat. He looks so contented. The irony being that I don’t like being watched when I eat. 😝

Buddy is definitely a Labrador in horse guise. He loves his dinner. In fact he practically inhales it.
I love sitting him his stable, just watching him eat. He looks so contented. The irony being that I don’t like being watched when I eat. 😝

Headed over to Dunstan today to meet my Pilates Instructor for a walk. I haven’t seen her in the flesh since Christmas. We’ve been doing Pilates via zoom.
We had a great walk and talk. It was well overdue. The clouds looked really ominous today. Felt like it could rain at any minute.

So today is the first anniversary of setting up my business Leave a trail. At the beginning of the week all I could see was failure. It hasn’t been the success that I’d hoped for. BUT that doesn’t mean it’s not a success.
I’d spent the previous 30 years as an employee. Being self-employed is a huge change. I’ve learnt so much. I’ve been on an incredibly intense journey as I redefine myself.
I have to acknowledge that starting a new business in a global pandemic brings its own challenges. I’ve had many other challenges with my parents being ill. Me too. It’s not been an easy year.
I could have given up. But I’m still here. I’m still trying. And I’m still smiling. There have been lots of frustrstions, tears and tantrums along the way too.
I’ve met some incredible people this year and achieved a hell of a lot really.
And I remember why I started my own business. To give me the freedom to do the things I love while doing the things I love. Buddy is a huge part of that.
Here’s to the next year. Let’s hope it’s a bit more lucrative.

Happy St George’s Day everyone!! It always makes me think of dragons.
I love dragons. In fact it’s one of my nicknames after an old work colleague thought it was ‘Pip the magic dragon. 🐲 Always makes me laugh.
I have a few dragons in my house too. And I’ve seen one I want for garden.

After my meltdown this morning, I got outdoors as much as I could. This was my view at lunchtime. I love Norfolk skies.

Another lovely lunch out today. This time at the Oaklands Hotel, Norwich. Their terrace is perfect for alfresco dining. The sun even made an appearance. Not quite ready to ditch my duvet coat just yet though.
This toilet roll holder made me smile. Sometimes it the simple pleasures in life. Good food, good company and a sheep on the wall.

Well Buddy excelled himself today! And not just in the mud stakes. He happily jumped through a double without hesitation or running out.
We nearly didn’t do anything as I left my saddle and bridle at home. 🤦🏻♀️ I took them home to clean after the show on Sunday and totally forgot to pick them up.
Luckily it’s a 3 min drive back to mine from the yard. A quick round trip sorted that one out.
Then I saw the mud. Buddy seemed rather pleased with himself. Don’t blame him. It was a glorious day and wonderful he can go out naked.
