| | These stones will shout
Since August 17th, I've been waking up at 5 and not going to bed until 9. The Jungle had instituted mandatory overtime, a feeble attempt to count its way out of the mess that others had created. While for the most part it has worked on a basic level, it still hasn't addressed the larger problem at hand. Corporate bureaucracy at its finest. It doesn't help that it's become a ex-army boys club.
The first two weeks were utter hell, I was back in Inventory, and the mind melt of counting just was horrendous. Came home crying a few times. I was thankfully redeemed and put back into my regular group which made the overtime much more bearable.
But because of the overtime, I haven't had time/brain function for updating unless it was necessary. My entire life has been the Jungle and horses. The house work has taken a dive (much to the dismay of the boy) and my articles have been thrown to the wayside.
I still feel half dead between social functions (two point five birthdays and a wedding).
The horses have become an interesting bunch, Sinari has popped her first, purposely done flying change, schooled half steps, and done more half pass work. The traverse and renverse has come along, but needs more angle. She was recently viewed by Poulin, and in short, I think I'll have a Grand Prix pony on my hands in a few years. We're incredibly pleased. But we, of course have what feels like an infinite amount of work that needs to be done. I think I have pictures from this weekend.
May is still very pregnant and I'm contemplating her future again. Everyone just loves her, and I would like to try to keep her around as a embryo recipiant when I do ET on Sinari. I've had a few people suggest I breed to a reining futurity horse for the next project. While I'm not a reiner by trade, I've been told that these crosses are hot now due to the money, with most of them selling in-utero. An added bonus would be a Kentucky-bred foal, it would qualify for all Breeder Incentive Fund dollars in addition to all the sweepstakes money for half arabians.
Bella is doing fabulous, also viewed by Poulin, she's ready to move forward in training, but needs more fitness and more of... everything.
I have several business ventures about ready to take place, and I can't wait to start them. I'm looking into options with the Jungle to accomodate the school schedule, but if push comes to shove-- I'm looking into more flexible positions elsewhere.
I also got to ride my first reiner ever. It was like sitting on a sports car with eight gears, sharp breaks and tight suspension. I already had a huge appreciation for those who ride the sport, but I wish my seat was as good as some of these guys. The reiners have also taught me a thing or two about the changes which should come in handy.
Would also like to say sorry in advance for those who have called and I haven't called/emailed/smoke signaled back. I know there's a pile of messages waiting to be answered-- and I'm sorry that I haven't gotten back, but I promise I'll touch base sometime in the coming week.
But right now, I'm happy.
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