official weigh in day yesterday showed I am in Plateauland. This morning I have lost .3kgs lol.
Had a much bigger and sadder loss yesterday though. Some low life scumbags broke into my shed at the yard and stole every bit of useable horse equipment I own. 7 years of collected halters and ropes, gifts and mementos of my journey with Parelli natural horsemanship. All in all about £1500 worth including a brand new saddle and lovely bridle that they don't make anymore.
The police were great and turned up within the stated time and made me smile through my tears and snot from crying like a baby.
I have an old saddle and riding hat I took home thankfully and because I am a bit clever I made a halter from rope I bought at B&Q so at least I can function until a gifted rope and halter a friend has treated me to arrives in the post.
I may be able to get some money from my insurance towards the cost of another new saddle so really it's not all bad. Nonetheless I obviously feel shocked, violated and full of loss.
I drowned my sorrows last night in half a bottle of wine, a bowl of Doritos, half a pizza, garlic bread and a cookie and ice cream and not forgetting a few squares of chocolate! I was surprised I didn't just binge completely so that's a good thing and probably why I am lighter this morning.
But, you know, life is very challenging sometimes and it's a struggle to not feel victimized and wonder if I can carry on.
But I do. I drag my sorry arse out of bed, wipe away the tears and think how I can just get on and do what I do despite the setbacks. I think I will wear my favourite (but now baggy) t-shirt with pride this week. It has SHITLUCK printed in red on the front. Very appropriate I think x
Had a much bigger and sadder loss yesterday though. Some low life scumbags broke into my shed at the yard and stole every bit of useable horse equipment I own. 7 years of collected halters and ropes, gifts and mementos of my journey with Parelli natural horsemanship. All in all about £1500 worth including a brand new saddle and lovely bridle that they don't make anymore.
The police were great and turned up within the stated time and made me smile through my tears and snot from crying like a baby.
I have an old saddle and riding hat I took home thankfully and because I am a bit clever I made a halter from rope I bought at B&Q so at least I can function until a gifted rope and halter a friend has treated me to arrives in the post.
I may be able to get some money from my insurance towards the cost of another new saddle so really it's not all bad. Nonetheless I obviously feel shocked, violated and full of loss.
I drowned my sorrows last night in half a bottle of wine, a bowl of Doritos, half a pizza, garlic bread and a cookie and ice cream and not forgetting a few squares of chocolate! I was surprised I didn't just binge completely so that's a good thing and probably why I am lighter this morning.
But, you know, life is very challenging sometimes and it's a struggle to not feel victimized and wonder if I can carry on.
But I do. I drag my sorry arse out of bed, wipe away the tears and think how I can just get on and do what I do despite the setbacks. I think I will wear my favourite (but now baggy) t-shirt with pride this week. It has SHITLUCK printed in red on the front. Very appropriate I think x
Just wanted to send you lots of virtual hugs and commiserations and hope your insurance company (and maybe the police?), come up trumps. 
You take it easy on yourself today. x
fingers crossed for the auction, hope you win it!! x
