dressagecowpony's Journal

lack of blogging
Ok, so it has been absolutely ages since I last updated. But have noticed that everyone else has been just as useless so dont feel so bad now!

You would think that having not updated for this long i would have lots of exciting things to say, but I DONT LOL

Have been poorly for the last few days and now looking forward to going on holiday. Maybe a more interesting up date will take place post holiday!

Random
Will it ever stop raining? Am very fed up of winter now and want sunshine!

Has been a very random week I have to say!

Went to Bristol on Saturday for Footloose- very good show with a story line designed to give excuses for characters to burst in to song at liberty!- Reads struuths or cats diary for amusing heckles.

Then back to Cat and Giz's country residence for house warming and pancakes- yummy. Saw loads of people who i hadnt seen for years probably- tis funny how some people never change! Got my first ever wedding invitation- a sign of growing up!

Drove from Bristol to Leamington Spa on Sunday afternoon to meet Richard- was really good to see him looking so well and happy with his job etc. Also the only ex that I seem to have been able to maintain a healthy relationship with which is cool- we can be friends very rarely works! He even offered to buy ALL the drinks- i nearly fell off my stool!

Monday went to work on yummy show jumpers yard- can i confess to getting up early to wash my hair ( I never do that before going to yards!)Must also confess that he turns me a little bit in to a giggling teenager which is just stupid! Should really endeavor to get over it! But it is kinda fun!

Shaun was on CBBC which was super duper cool. He really is a natural and think they should offer him a job! Maybe the next Terry Nutkins?

Went to work today to find out that one of the horses had randomly dropped dead the day before- vet said something about a trapped nerve or something, all a little strange and slightly disturbing.

Mr Nixon is staying for 2 days while he does the education show at the NEC. Tis really nice to have some company in the evening and think the Woodland Trust are going to pay for dinner tonight!

saturday night

Took linda's advice and downloaded whigfields saturday night. They just dont make music like they used to!

How very exciting- chocolate arrived throught the post today, so very big THANK YOU to struuth- has also reminded me that I have not up dated for ages and will soooon be in trouble. Galaxy chocolate makes a very good accompaniment to live journal updating.

Am I the only one who is considerably unimpressed by lindychops moving? Talk about desertion. Am still not sure whether to go look and see if her new blog is better than this one. Feels like being unfaithful!

Had the strangest message the other day from a guy who got my e mail address from the BHS website. He was looking for " a strict riding instructress who would order him to do unpleasant jobs"! Needless to say I told him that i didnt think i could provide the services he was looking for-There are some very 'interesting' people around!

My boss on the show jumping yard is a real hunk! Makes going to work a very pleasant experience! The horses he is riding at the mo are lovely too. Got to hack one out the other day- goodness knows how much he is worth but he was gorgeous! Tis quite cool to work with someone who knows Tim, Nick, Micheal and Robert etc on first name basis. He went off to the Michael Whitaker Ball on friday so I got to see him in his tux- mmmmmmm! Bet he has got a bit or several bits of fluff around though!

Denz has been in London all week so have not seen him or heard from him. Not too sure what, if anything is going on. Was talk about dinner next week but we shall see!!

Picasso is now officially on share now so my financial situation has improved a little! Picasso is also getting lots more fuss, attention and work so all happy! And Lisa is spoiling him rotten!

Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: whigfield

The barbie song

So, who remembers it? Who hates it? Who thinks it is the coolest song in the world?? MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I mean, life in plastic its fantastic- I challenge any one to come up with lyrics as good as those. Needless to say I found it to download today- oh the fun!

Apologies to lindychops for lack of blogging! As quite a few of you know have been a bit down in the dumps of yet and have not felt like dwelling on stuff tooooo much! Feeling a lot brighter and more positive now so all is coooooooool!

Reasons for cheeriness:

Had a fab weekend with friends- lots of laughter, the best medicine, but also a good reminder that i have fab friends!

Meeting Denzel on Monday who was just LOVELY. Am still waiting for the catch cos he seems too good to be true. Am sure he must be married/gay/a catholic priest! Anyways, he came over to see me tuesday night which was very sweet of him.

Potential new job/ other job on show jumping yard. Flexible hours to suit, chance to go out with them competing as groom, and some riding me thinks. Am going to say hi tomorrow afternoon and am quite excited. As i thought it has just taken a while for work to pick up and for people to realise i am around!

Downloading cool music very cheap. Thank you to fluffle for recommending the site although still want to feed my loose change in to my computer.

Having a lesson on Picasso tomorrow with Peta Roberts FBHS- have not seen her for ages so will be cool to catch up. Just a trifle concerned that have not had a riding lesson for 3 months so may be jumping in at the deep end some what- hay ho!

Going to salsa class tonight- bit of a challenge on the old brain- not what i call a natural. But sexy blokes and we had a real laugh!

Think i may need to get some shut eye now = have had far tooo many late nights/ early mornings for sleepy suzie! Need atleast 12 hrs sleep to function properly

Current Mood: tired
Current Music: cheap downloaded songs

the room is spinning

Tis very disturbing. Yesterday i thought i was just a bit hungover cos had had quite a bit to drink saturday night, but now i think i may have been a bit ill! Feeling a bit better now and the room only spins occassionally!

Doh, struuth usually updates her journal so i can just say i have done what she has done but hers ends on Saturday! So we drove up in Bob to shaun s on Saturday morning with the car filled to the brim- looked like we were going for a month, not just a night. Michael only just managed to get in the back seat of Bob in between all the duvets. Atleast he had somewhere nice and comfy to rest his head. Was introduces to Percy's CDs- lets just say that aprrox half challenged even my bad taste in music! Met darcygem at shauns which was cool!

Went to the coolest American Diner for our lunch- yummy milkshakes. Dont know what took longer- Ruth choosing her food or Ruth eating the HUGE burger that was presented in front of her! The went to Major Oak- tis the oldest oak in Britain and has its own zimmer frame to help keep it up. Then off to see Shauns new house by the river- very pretty! And really lovely new housemates. Am looking forward to Shaun rowing us down the river! Murder Mystery dinner was very good- got a sneak preview of allo allo and now REALLY looking forward to it. Played lots of Uno after dinner- i even won a few games BUT was picked on quite bit cos still not sure i completely understand the rules! Shaun cooked a very good roast dinner ( as always) for us on sunday before we all piled in to bob to drive home. Got a second roast dinner at home!!

Think i am going to meet someone from fp tonight if the room completely stops spinning. If any one needs to vet please look for extremefunk on face party!!

Am going to be very interested to find out: who will it take longer to get used to Ruth having a boyf, Ruth or Sue?!! Tis very, very strange!!

Current Mood: spinning
Current Music: Moulin Rouge

rant
I am going to have a bit of a rant now so please do excuse me while i get this off my chest! Tis about my age old pet 'hate': the CRAPNESS OF MEN.

So as previously mentioned I went out with Michael on Monday night and think we both had a really good night- in fact I know he had a good night cos he told me! So we have been sending cutey texts to each other etc- like you do. I did ask him one day if he wanted to meet up with me in the evening and he said he didnt want to rush things etc, which is fine. So anyway, we carry on sending texts etc but I notice that i am always the one starting the conversations. Anyway, all of a sudden he just stops texting back. So I have kinda just harrassed him a little to just tell me one way or tother, but NOTHING! How hard can it be?? All you have to say is, 'had a lovely night but dont want to see you again!' Not that difficult really is it? No, so there! Ok rant over!

Anyway, all is cool bananas. Jenny la is coming for supper tonight and drinkies and then Daniel is coming down tomorrow to prove to me that not all men are loosers!! And i have a new job, all confirmed! YAY

Current Mood: pissed off
Current Music: REM, automatic for the people

dilemma
I have discovered a few major flaws in the concept of live journal

1. When you have loads of time to write in live journal the chances are you have not done anything worth writing about.

2. When you have got loads to write in live journal the chances are you have no time to actually write about it

3. When you have lots to do that you dont want to do livejournal distracts you from doing it!

So, am still studying hard. Have actually been quite good about it- far better than i ever was at school and uni. Actually did about 4 hrs work the other day- those who know me well will know that this is quite extraordinary! Physics is impossipuzzle though- think i will require lots of help. Luckilly daddy is able to work out quite a lot of the problems! Why do they insist on giving you questions and answers and not showing you how to get from one to the other?

So i went on another fp date the other night- how exciting! Met a guy called Michael who actually lives in Solihull which is handy. Had a really fun night and got on really well. Am hoping to see him again cos really would like to get to know him better. Felt kinda bad though about the whole Daniel situation cos even though we decided to just be good friends it did feel a little like cheating on him. Told him what had happened though and all is cool- he's a fab guy and would hate to loose him as a friend.

Went to see a lady about some work- just a few mornings on her Livery yard. Am going back to see her on Friday to arrange some hours which will be good- put some pennies in my pocket and will avoid me having to get much more work in a 'proper job'. The less time I can spend somewhere really boring like an office or shop the better! And she has a dalmation, ducks, rabbits and 3 kids who go to pony club and bomb around on small ponies so think it will be a fun place to work and think i will fit in quite well!

On a negative note I think i am coming down with the lurgy- you know how it starts with a sore throat and you just hope and pray ( and take LOTS of drugs) that it is not gonna develop in to anything more sinister!

And lots of friends to see and visit next week and weeks to come yippee!

Current Mood: happy
Current Music: classic fm to aid study

a levels!
Well, what has been going on since last i wrote? Well, i decided that i could start working towards my a levels so bought the revision guides for a-level physics, biology and chemistry! Tis strange to be studying again. Am fairly sure the novelty will wear off but i do hope not. Am very pleased that it is not proving to be complete gobbledy goop to me and making to about half way through each chapter before i get a bit confused! Not sure how the guides relate to the real a levels. Anyone who took these subjects and wants to volenteer to offer online assistance- would be greatly appreciated!

Tis all a bit strange between daniel and i but in a good way. We have both decided that we dont want a r'ship with each other but r still flirting etc. All is cool though on both sides and flirting is LOADS of fun!

ohhhhh, may have a part time job in a little shop in Knowle. Mondays and Fridays. Will hear tomorrow cos the boss was seeing a few other people today. Keep your fingers crossed!

My life coach has made me see that ma and pa moving is not the end of the world! Am looking at advantages to staying here or maybe moving to bristol.

Current Mood: clever
Current Music: have not tired of bobs new cd yet!

A cheeky grin on my face!
Why? Because I spent all last night tucked up in bed with a sexy bloke- thats why! Now I know this may sound a little crazy but hey ho! Daniel (met online @faceparty.com) drove down from Derby to see me last night. We met in a pub (hope thats ok with struuth!), had a few drinks , then headed back to mine. Am not usually in the habit of inviting very nearly strange men to share my bed with me but you only live once! Anyways, dont know what will happen from here- dont think either of us have any expectations or anything. It was just so nice to feel wanted and special for a night. And he is a really sweet, genuine guy- although his mum still does his washing for him and makes his sandwiches even though he is 27!

And even more exciting- my Bob CD arrived today!! Haven't had a chance to listen all the way through as feel that it would be wrong to listen to it anywhere other than in Bob. It did put a cheer on the credit card bill that came through the post at the same time!

Lisa is really keen to share Picasso with me- although her partner is not quite so enthusiastic! Am so excited and really hope it works out. It may also mean if I get a job I may be able to afford to put Lucy in foal this summer- yay!

Am gonna have to really get my arse in to gear now with the old job hunting- no more pissing around. Am soon going to be skint!

Off to watch Richard and Judy! How exciting is my life!

Current Mood: naughty
Current Music: Bobs new cd- atlast!

Am very glad that struuth has tested my very cool funky new car cd!! Now i know that it will work and that it is suitable for my delicate ears!

Am absolutely cream crackered! I have worked for 8 days solidly now and went out drinking with the girlies last night. I think i am getting old cos the music was just too loud and people were smoking and stuff and i just thought- couldn't we have all just chilled out at someones house!! But we were meant to be man hunting- not very successful- is it me or is the quality of men deteriorating? But was in Harborne so maybe that explains it!

Think I may have find someone to share Picasso with- someone I have taught for years. Am hoping that she will take on some of the financial burden and also spoil him rotten. And then he wont have to move yards and I can still ride him etc!

Am just tooooo tired to type any more and sure this isnt making ANY sense! Much more to come in a couple of days when I have had some much needed sleep!

Current Mood: sleepy

well, my career has been on my mind a lot of late. As i expected the one job that keeps plaguing me is that of a vet- but do u know how long thAT would take?? 7 years! Would not qualify til i was 30. But then i know lots of 30 year olds that dont have a clue what they want to do so.....

Anyway, this is not a decision to take lightly, oh no. Much consideration about motivation AND practicalities must take place! All i can say is: not having a job and trying to sort ones life out is VERY exhaussting! And this week i am working all week and trying to sort my life out ahhhhhhhhh! Welcome back to the real world!

Current Mood: excited
Current Music: still waiting for cd!!!

life coaching
Well it wasn't as scary as i had anticipated which is good! And i do really think it will help-YAY We did my wheel of life and mine was a bit bumpy which means that at the moment it is not going round and round :( In order to get it going round and round i need to sort out my CAREER! No surprises there then! So i thought it would be quite fun to make this an inter active process in which all you guys can help- thinking caps to the ready. Basically i am going to give you my list of values (in order of importance) and you need to try and find careers that fit in to them! Am open to ALL suggestion, however crazy!

So, my values are
VARIETY- as in mustn't be the same thing every day

WORTHWHILE/- as in want to feel am making one
CONTRIBUTION

FINANCIAL- as in need enough money to live in manner i have become accustomed
INDEPENDENCE

CHALLENGE

SECURITY- as in jobs available

ACAEDEMIC ACHIEVENT/PROGRESSION- being able to progress within a career

RECOGNITION

BALANCE- as in must have time to do other stuff too.

My brain so far has come up with- Midwife, paramedic, vet, social work.

So, over to you now!

Here also is something to think about- LIFE PRINCIPLES:

1) Become a cause not an effect- create things to happen in your life instead of coping with the effects

2) Successful people don't believe in excuses, only results

3) Perception is projection. What we feel inside projects to others- even when we think it doesn't! Change your own perception to change how people see you. Think yourself a positive self image

4) Our thoughts have and effect on our physical well-being.

5) The results you get from life are entirely YOUR responsibilty-other people can help you and support you but only YOU can make it happen!

I was made to think of 10 positive things about myself- try it. It is very difficult but if you can do it you will be amazed at the effects.

Sorry to waffle on- can you tell i quite enjoyed the experience!!

Current Mood: excited
Current Music: Khataturian

life and stuff
Well i have my first appointment with my life coach tomorrow morning. The first session is 2 hrs! Surely there can't be that much to discuss! Am hoping though that she will give me some confidence to see all the things i may be capable of in life- who knows?

Got a text in the middle of the night saying:
Hmmmmmm where are you now and where do you want to be
It was from an unknown number
Texted back to sat who are you
Got one back saying: wrong number!

Am very curious!! Any ideas!! Anyone want to ring the number and find out who it was? You know what i'm like with phones!

Also think i may go and see a careers advisor to see if they can invent the perfect job that i have yet to think of!

Daniel from Derby continues to appear to be an absolute sweet heart although he sleeps more than i do.....!!!

Had my christmas cd played fitted in to Bob today so funky tunes all round- Ruth where is this cd that you keep bragging about!! Was very amusing watching big fat black guy trying to get in to fit it, Bob was nearly sitting on the floor!!

Current Mood: expectant
Current Music: musicals to sing along to

sodding horses
It has just been one of those weeks when it comes to horses! Things just don't seem to be going to plan.

Friday 13th, unlucky for some. And you know when you know something bad is going to happen? Had a horrible feeling as i drove to work that Olly (one of our horses who has been poorly) had got worse over night. So when he didn't stick his head over the door i rushed to his stable. He was lieing flat out and couldn't get back up again. Was very worrying as there was no one there to help me get him up. Anyways, he has been to horsey hospital and is now back home, hopefully on the road to recovery- very traumatic horsey week!

Shauny came to stay friday night which was fabulatus. But now he has gone to visit others in b-mouth and i am very jealous.

Men are very crap sometimes. Daniel was going to come and see me this evening but had a big night out last night and is 'too tired' i mean really, how pathetic!! Has redeemed himself though by just being very sweet and cute!!

Current Mood: disappointed
Current Music: heart beat- 60s

it never rains it pours!!
So after the adventure of escaping horses the next day poor rachel (who looks after all our children) had 2 sick horses- one who had to go to hospital and one that nearly had to go to hospital. Our yard is a little bit like a rehab centre at the mo!

Got home yesterday eve to find mum with a broken arm- i do keep telling her not to drink so much. So she is out of action for a while- can't drive etc! So i had to change my own bed this eve- shock horror. On a positive side though as i don't have much work next week i am being employed by the church to drive mum around and do jobs that she can't do!

Did i tell you i was going to see a life coach? Hopefully having my first appointment next week. Am hoping she can give me some much needed direction in my life. Any suggestions from the GP also greatly appreciated.

Ruth- i think i speak for us all when i say : you don't have to thank us, that is what friends are for!

Busy weekend this weekend. Shaun is coming to visit tomorrow night- have had to spring clean! Then have a friend from the yard coming for drinkies and dinner sat night. There is also a possibilty that dandu71 (aka danny) may be driving all the way from derby to see me on sunday!! Watch this space. Will be VERY nervous if he is cos haven't been on a date date for YEARS, what does one wear??? And between all that i have to work.

Picasso had a major hair cut today- was absolutley fine except when we did his ears!!

Current Mood: but scared!
Current Music: happy songs the album

Badminton
Please could tiff and gemma confirm whether or not they want me to buy them Badminton tickets as want to order soooooooooooon

Hope u can make it xxx

Lucy's journal
Today, me and my friends from the retirment home got a little bit bored and decided to take a trip to Rubery. It was quite easy really cos our electric fencing had broken so we could just trample through that and some very kind person had left the gate open so we could just gallop out.

We weren't too sure which way Rubery was, but all the traffic was going the same way- we were on a dual carriageway you see. But then we came to a strange looking place where cars seemed to be waiting infront of lights before going round in circles. There were signs to the M5 and we didn't think we wanted to go there. We ignored the lights- don't think they really applied to us, and started going round the round thing. About half way round we spotted the sign to Rubery- hurrah.

And then we were on another dual carriageway. More galloping for us. I'm sure mum never let me gallop on the hard ground but sure she was wrong for not letting me- it was ever so fun.

About half way down the road lots of vehicles surrounded us and herded us in to a field. It was a very big field and we could do lots more galloping. The people started getting out their cars and walking around after us. They had headcollars and were trying to catch us but we were much quicker than them.

Eventually though we got quite tired and thought that maybe if we were caught we might get some food. So we let them catch us. Then i spotted mummy running across the field. She seemed everso pleased to see me. I don't know why but she way saying things like 'silly Lucy' and 'i was so worried' and 'i love you so much' She really looked quite emotional. I guess I hadn't really thought that me disappearing might worry her. She must love me lots.

A nice big lorry came to pick us up. I was quite relieved because having travelled 5 miles in 10 minutes i was really very tired. We got on the lorry and ate hay while we bimbled along. When the lorry opened again we weren't back at our field but at my old home where Picasso lives. We all went out in a big field together. I don't know how long we will stay here, but i hope it will be for a while because then i will see more of my mummy.

What a very exausting day- and we never did make it quite to Rubery!

Current Mood: exhausted
Current Music: we're all going on a summer holiday

work
I love working when it doesn't feel like you are working and its just like having fun! And people actually want be to teach them which is really cool- made £30 in an hour- was very impressed with myself!

Am loosing faith in internet dating very quickly- everyone on there seems to have issues! MAybe this is why they are internet dating- thought to ponder on!

Picasso went really nicely today and managed to go on the bit for more than one stride of canter- horsey people you'll know why i'm excited!

Can anyone tell me what baked beans have got to do with engagement?!

Current Mood: confused

snow
We had snow today and it settled! Meant we had to cancel are hack and go to the pub instead- never mind!

Silly Ruth went to Oxford without a coat!

Everyone in Brum wants to come to Badminton which is very cool although one slight problem- if we all go who will look after the horses??

Mum and dad have returned and dad has unblocked the sink- I have to say it was starting to cause me great distress.

Had long chat with Jenny la in pub about how our lives were all up in the air and had no focus and also about how all men are wankers!! Please give me eveidence for and against!

Current Mood: contemplative
Current Music: radiohead

am i going completely mad?
Some of you won't need to read any further to answer than question!

Yesterday and last night i spent hours, and i mean hours talking to Jamie- who i met through face party - on msn. Is it daft to really like this person? Is it even dafter to agree to meet him? Can i just add that he has a cottage with an aga!

Help- I've never done this before and urgently need advice!

Current Mood: confused
Current Music: Katie Melua

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