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!

Find your tree

For many years, when someone asked what tree I thought represented me, I’d say I was an Oak. Oaks have strong roots. They withstand anything that’s thrown at them by standing tall m. They are unmoving in the face of adversity.

But as I’ve got older, I’ve realised that I’m more of a Silver Birch. Tall, willowy and able to move with the things that are thrown at them.

I saw this one as I was walking to the yard today to see Buddy and fetch my lorry. Reminded me that we’re all different and our beliefs can change over time.

Black Cats Day

Today is Black Cats Day. I love black cats. I’ve had 9 so far. Hugo, the latest addition, decided he wanted to help me work

I’ve had a few bits of good news today. Sadly I’m carless till Monday as they can’t get the part they need. Good job I have my lorry! Guess I’ll be trucking this week.

Cuddle time

Today has been really productive. Lots of things ticked off my list. Another successful NLP coaching session with a willing guinea pig. And my meal deliveries.

Scary moment when I was driving along, braked and there was nothing there. Got home safely and it’s being picked up tomorrow by the mechanic.

The boys have been asleep with me all day today. Now they all want cuddles. It’s a proper purrfest right now.

Enjoy the view

I’m creating a new border in my front garden. I’m going to plant lots of agapanthus bulbs to form a kinda hedge. I didn’t really consider how much earth I was going to get when I lifted the grass. A full brown bin and several bags later, I decided to leave it for today.

Took Buddy out for a long hack in the sunshine. I know I say it a lot, but it’s so beautiful round here.

Windy day

After a very productive morning, I took Buddy out on a rather wind assisted hack today. It was a tad blustery!

Then he had his massage with Maddy from Norfolk Equine Sports Massage. He completely zoned out. I even got a massage from Buddy at the same time. Bonus!

She took this beautiful picture of him. He’s just so handsome!