October Bud

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My once daily ritual of blogging has pretty much become non-existent.  For anyone who would routinely visit, sorry!  I would like to say that I will do better, but honestly, I will probably fall again.

Where to start...at the beginning.

After I graduated college I worked in a lab, then I moved to Alaska.  When I moved back to Texas, I looked for jobs, however, it was not as easy as I thought that it would be.  After a string of failed interviews and rejection letters, apparently previous work experience and a college degree isn't a sure thing when applying for the positions that I want, so, I ended up substitute teaching which lead me here today, homeschooling.  

I am also taking classes to get my veterinary technician's certification through an online college.  Which, by the way is super easy.

I babysit.

And I ride horses.

What are my goals???  I want to have my own place, my own house, barn, arena, etc.  I'm not against marriage or even a boyfriend for that matter, but after I broke up with my ex, I'm not going to just date any random dude just to say that I'm dating someone.  I also want to be able to go to a barrel race whenever I want to and without worrying what if my truck breaks down and if it does, how am I going to pay to get it fixed.  

I can hear my dad now, "Well if you had a job..."  Okay, really, I should just tell him that he was right, I was wrong.  I royally screwed up my life and I would be living on the side of the road if it wasn't for him and my mom.  Well, the living on the side of the road part is true, but seriously, does he have to always say that...around everybody...all the time.  Thank you for making me feel like more of a loser.  (Not really, I'm being sarcastic.)

If that's not bad enough, just yesterday at church a sophomore in high school tried to ask me out.  No, I do not have a boyfriend or a husband, I did come to church by myself, but no, I will not go on a date with you.  So, on top of the fact that I can hardly pay my bills, I apparently have no social life as well.

Okay, enough of this.  My life really doesn't suck that bad.  I've got it pretty good!  After all, my lifeguard walks on water!!!  I've got to go study before I head out to the barn tonight.

Long week...

It has been a long week!  Well, school started on Monday and even though I only teach from 8:30-12:30, it has completely thrown my schedule at the barn off.

Tomorrow, my plan is to get up early and be out at the barn by at least 7:00am.  Then as soon as I get done feeding in the morning, start cleaning stalls and put some fresh sand in a few of the wet stalls.

Then, I rest.... :)

I'm addicted

to Flashpoint.  It is not your typical cop show.  Unfortunately it's based in Canada and they are not sure when the 5th and final season will be aired in the US!  :(

 

Been productive...

Ok, so I haven't posted anything since Saturday.  Sorry,  I've been busy.

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Blingin'

Jesus is my lifeguard

Princess

Jo, on the couch...  She can look so cute and precious--don't let her fool you!  I was actually shocked that she was awake for this shot.  Not for long though.  About 2 seconds later, she closed her eyes and was out.

(It's better to not disturb her when she sleeps.)

Turtle has the good life!

Goal for this morning was to feed, water, and clean stalls before the heat started to set in for the day.

Goal accomplished!  I was even able to try out my Replenish Gel from Advocare that my friend Stephanie Beall sent me to try.  It was refreshing!!  If any of you have not tried any Advocare products,  I recommend the Spark energy drinks (Fruit punch tastes just like kool-aid!!) and the Replenish Gel.  I can definitely tell the difference when I don't start my morning off with a Spark!

So, now that summer school has ended and I'm currently without a full time job, I have exhausted myself looking online for jobs to apply to.  I really want to stay in a field that I'm interested in...I'm tired of looking already.  Everything that I want to apply to is out of state or a long way from home.  I don't know what I should do.  I've applied to a few things, but haven't heard anything back.  I'm really not that surprised, but not hearing any replies or getting any feedback from anyone is irritating.  

That brings me to a thought that I've been thinking about a lot lately...I have a lot to offer, I should just start my own business.  So, what kind of business should I start???

UGGG!!!!

All I can say is Turtle has the good life!!!

ACT

I absolutely love this quote by Dena Kirkpatrick:

"There will always be someone better than you and someone worse than you, but there should never be someone that tries harder. Work ethic is everything and you get out of your horses exactly what you put in to them."

Love Story

Barrel Race Tonight

It is going to be HOT!  This morning I had talked myself out of going, but you know what...I need to go.  So, I'm going.  Bud and I have not had the best runs here lately and I was using the heat as an excuse for not going, but I found these verses today that are some good inspiration for running tonight.

Take a look at verses 16-18...

So no matter what happens, give God the glory!

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Thanks,

Brandi