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!

Hair day

So I finally had my hair cut today. It was in a bit of a state so glad to have a streamlined version. It seems 10 months between haircuts is way too long.

I’ve not been able to stop the tears today. Very emotional all day. I think the last few weeks have caught up with me. Even had a good blub with my hairdresser. And outside the doctors when they wouldn’t let me in to get more antibiotics as I’ve now got a chest infection.

Not my best day, but a long way from my worst.

Beautiful blooms

I deliver evening meals for the vulnerable on a Monday. It’s so rewarding seeing people’s smiles when I turn up. Tonight I got a gift in return, this stunning dahlia. Had a chat about how beautiful the grower’s dahlias were and he gave me loads of tips. He said he’s going to pick me a bunch for next Monday. I have dahlia envy as the display was something else. Hard to believe we’re in mid-September!

Family time

I’m home after another stressful week. It was great to spend time with my parents. Even if it was a very different kind of visit (with a lot of angst).

Nero and the kittens were very pleased to see me. I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight.

Thanks again for all of the lovely message wishing my parents well. Fingers crossed for no more hospital stays!