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!

Just be

I’ve been feeling very meh today. But this made me smile. Nero and Hugo going double decker in the sunshine. I’m trying to ‘just be’ this evening. And appreciating all of things I have in my life and the things I can do rather than the things I can’t. It’s not easy, but I’m doing my best.

Weird day

I’m having a weird day today. Feeling very discombobulated. I have loads of stuff to do but I don’t seem to be able to focus.

This memory came up too. For the last 2 years there were pictures from Badminton Horse Trails. We were meant to there again this weekend. Another one of my birthday celebrations that’s been cancelled.

I know it doesn’t matter really as we’ll be there next year. I was so looking forward to celebrating my 50th birthday with everyone and now it won’t happen. Well it will but not in the same way. I’d so many plans for things to do – Badders, camp, the Suffolk Show, a big party and lots of other get togethers. None of them will happen now. I know it can’t be helped really (well that’s an interesting subject).

It makes me a bit sad. You don’t turn 50 every day! I’ve always loved my birthday and always try to make it special. I’m sure it’ll be special, just not the way I planned. I’ll just have to have a year of celebrations instead.

All’s quiet on the cat front

Peace at last. The kittens are all played out and Nero’s keeping a watch. They’re all getting on so much better.

The kitten’s characters are really coming out now. Dolce is a real live wire. She’s very determined and makes her feeling known when she’s not happy. Hugo is a complete gannet. He’s eating not only their food, but Nero’s too. He’s a cheeky little chap as well.

They’ve both got big purrs for such tiny things.

They’ve decided that the shower tray makes a perfect litter tray. I don’t mind that as it’s easy to clean.

My legs are being shredded. Bloody hell they have sharp claws.

They’ve only been here a few days and they’ve made a big impression already.

Baby steps

Well it appears that I’m making headway with the kittens. Lots of cuddles today. Nero has touched noses with Dolce and is less bothered by them. I’m covered in scratches though. I’d forgotten how kittens love to scale your legs! More scars to the collection.

Creative thinking

I kept tripping over the hosepipe so I worked out I could run it along the garage guttering to the greenhouse. And voila! The hosepipe is now neatly stored.

I love it when I can find a solution, especially one so simple. Another very productive day in the garden. Feeling it now. Guess 8 hours will do that to you. I shall sleep well tonight.

Never forget

I entered Murphy into an online show in the animal rescue story. And we won!! Mine wasn’t the normal rescue as he definitely rescued me. There’s not a day I don’t think of him. He’ll always be in my heart and I am eternally grateful to him for saving me. Buddy now does the same role. He keeps me putting one foot in front of the other. Horses have saved me so many times.