On Tuesday I received the phone call that was to let me know that I was accepted and to book my flights and hotel. I will be receiving my course materials today to start studying now so that when I get there it's easy to step right into the intensive course. I already have a client who wants me to call them when I get back to work on their dog. My vet was also excited about the Canine portion!
I will be flying to Virginia on December 12th, and back to Boise on December 18th. I have 2 friends that are very serious about joining me on this quest and doing it side by side. I am happy because I think they'd both be good at it and splitting a hotel room 3 ways is going to save me a HUGE chunk of money!
I am working on my 2 OSU courses this term and feeling pretty good about them. I am in the schedule now and it's easy to live by. Every weekend I give lessons both Saturday and Sunday mornings (to accommodate their work, school and spiritual lives), but it's ok by me as it's not like I work Monday through Friday and then have to get up and work weekends too.
I will be going to Corvallis for OSU's Dad's Weekend and the football game over my birthday weekend and then to The Dalles for Thanksgiving. Then Back to OSU for the Civil War game on December 4th. Then 2 weeks later of to Virginia. Busy Busy end of the year for me, but that's the way I like my life. Busy!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Equine Massage Therapy
I have filled out my application and am getting ready to fax it in with my deposit to attend the Equissage campus of Equine Sports Massage Therapy.
I have been wanting to do this for 3-4 years now but because of school, never thought it was possible. I called it my Pipe Dream. However, that dream is finally becoming a reality. My entire life I have gone against the grain of societal norms. I didn't participate in sports in middle or high school, I instead competed whole halfheartedly with my equine companions in my own sport. I didn't leave or sell my horses when I went to college and I never understood those that did. I went to college because "it is the way it's done" and I don't regret it but I still don't feel like I have fulfilled any major accomplishments towards my future.
So many people come up and ask me what I want to do now that I am done (or nearly done) with school. I always just give a very blank stare, get a little panicky and have absolutely NO response! Mainly I just mumble something about "whatever I can find" but that is what I HAVE to do, not what I WANT to do. Horses are my passion, my knowledge, my strength and much to many peoples dismay, my life. They always have been, and I am NOT ashamed to say that I hope and want them to always be.
So, I am continuing with my Riding Instructors Certificate, and becoming certified in Equine Sports Massage Therapy, and maybe someday Equine Appraisal. I am determined to live a life I can be proud of and say I did it my way!
I have been wanting to do this for 3-4 years now but because of school, never thought it was possible. I called it my Pipe Dream. However, that dream is finally becoming a reality. My entire life I have gone against the grain of societal norms. I didn't participate in sports in middle or high school, I instead competed whole halfheartedly with my equine companions in my own sport. I didn't leave or sell my horses when I went to college and I never understood those that did. I went to college because "it is the way it's done" and I don't regret it but I still don't feel like I have fulfilled any major accomplishments towards my future.
So many people come up and ask me what I want to do now that I am done (or nearly done) with school. I always just give a very blank stare, get a little panicky and have absolutely NO response! Mainly I just mumble something about "whatever I can find" but that is what I HAVE to do, not what I WANT to do. Horses are my passion, my knowledge, my strength and much to many peoples dismay, my life. They always have been, and I am NOT ashamed to say that I hope and want them to always be.
So, I am continuing with my Riding Instructors Certificate, and becoming certified in Equine Sports Massage Therapy, and maybe someday Equine Appraisal. I am determined to live a life I can be proud of and say I did it my way!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Fall has come...
It is officially fall here and although we have had a couple of beautiful weeks and gorgeous colors we have to have the few days of rain associated with fall. This weekend is a rainy one but a great time to start a fire, smoke some lamb and prime rib, invite some friends over and enjoy some good drinks, meals and conversations.
Got to exchange some recipe ideas and some food, and my first pumpkin pies were a success. Even though I was panicking around noon because my "easy out" idea for crust totally failed as I was too stupid to realize I had grabbed graham crust not regular crust. OOPS. So then I had to find a recipe and make my own crust really fast so I could get them in the oven. I was worried it wouldn't turn out but it was crispy and yummy! Thankfully.
Overall a very nice evening at home.
Got to exchange some recipe ideas and some food, and my first pumpkin pies were a success. Even though I was panicking around noon because my "easy out" idea for crust totally failed as I was too stupid to realize I had grabbed graham crust not regular crust. OOPS. So then I had to find a recipe and make my own crust really fast so I could get them in the oven. I was worried it wouldn't turn out but it was crispy and yummy! Thankfully.
Overall a very nice evening at home.
So much for that goal ...
Well my last goal was to post more than I do on facebook... Obviously that went swimmingly!
After a very busy summer here in the Grande Ronde Valley I am settling into fall. I love all the colors and didn't realize how much I missed my falls here! I am excited for the cold weather, even though after a good month or so I will be really annoyed with the snow once it comes. The smells of fall have been making me so happy. Corvallis was always rainy but green, and although most find that green appearance attractive in a place to live, I like to see the world change around me, I just didn't realize how much apparently.
Lessons have been going well. Have about 6 full time students and a couple off and on students. Worked on the farm most of the summer/fall and finished up 15 credits this summer. I have 8 right now, and 4 Winter term (2 classes now, 1 this winter) and then I will officially hold my certificate in hand. I plan on getting a certification in Equine Sports Massage Therapy this winter and pursuing my dreams two fold from here on out.
As most know I love to travel and I made it to 6 states in 2 weeks in September. Started in Oregon, drove to Idaho to fly to Louisiana to stay in Mississippi. Phew. Then after a week in Mississippi (and went back to Louisiana for a visit) we drove straight up the middle of Mississippi into Tennessee. Spent one night and one day in Nashville, then drove on up to Kentucky for a few days. Attended 2 full days of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY area, thoroughly enjoyed my visits with friends and a once in a lifetime chance, and then flew from Louisville, KY to Boise, ID then drove home that same night. Whirlwind trip but lots of fun was had and memories made.
Have 5 horses right now of my own. Aspen of course, Hickory, Dess, Auzzie and Fallon. Working on getting Fallon all trained up for a 4-H member to lease and use to show. She has a ways to go obviously but she'll make a good little horse for somebody to use. Dess is in the final stages of her training to be another lesson horse for me, Aspen in on retirement status and Auzzie is my new go to horse, to a point as he does have medical issues to keep in the back of my mind.
I got a dog in June. A 5 year old male Australian Shepard/Border Collie mix. He is beautiful and very mannerly, most of the time. He loves to herd the cat and won't let poor Sonic out of his sight unless we are at the horse pens, which then its the horses he likes to stare at and herd. Oie vey! He is cuddly a cute but has Halitosis, causing VERY bad mouth odor. He has a dental appointment at the vet next week to hopefully fix some of it.
Next year my plan is to visit many eastern states with my mom, including but not limited to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, Philadelphia, etc... Yay for travel! I will be visiting Virginia when I do the massage school. I also plan to make a trip to visit my friend Leah in North Dakota, and will hit states such as South Dakota, Montana etc... while I am there.
I still hold by my goal to visit all 50 states by the time I am 30 years old! I am 22 (nearly 23) and have been to 13/50 states. Slowly but surely I am getting there!
After a very busy summer here in the Grande Ronde Valley I am settling into fall. I love all the colors and didn't realize how much I missed my falls here! I am excited for the cold weather, even though after a good month or so I will be really annoyed with the snow once it comes. The smells of fall have been making me so happy. Corvallis was always rainy but green, and although most find that green appearance attractive in a place to live, I like to see the world change around me, I just didn't realize how much apparently.
Lessons have been going well. Have about 6 full time students and a couple off and on students. Worked on the farm most of the summer/fall and finished up 15 credits this summer. I have 8 right now, and 4 Winter term (2 classes now, 1 this winter) and then I will officially hold my certificate in hand. I plan on getting a certification in Equine Sports Massage Therapy this winter and pursuing my dreams two fold from here on out.
As most know I love to travel and I made it to 6 states in 2 weeks in September. Started in Oregon, drove to Idaho to fly to Louisiana to stay in Mississippi. Phew. Then after a week in Mississippi (and went back to Louisiana for a visit) we drove straight up the middle of Mississippi into Tennessee. Spent one night and one day in Nashville, then drove on up to Kentucky for a few days. Attended 2 full days of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY area, thoroughly enjoyed my visits with friends and a once in a lifetime chance, and then flew from Louisville, KY to Boise, ID then drove home that same night. Whirlwind trip but lots of fun was had and memories made.
Have 5 horses right now of my own. Aspen of course, Hickory, Dess, Auzzie and Fallon. Working on getting Fallon all trained up for a 4-H member to lease and use to show. She has a ways to go obviously but she'll make a good little horse for somebody to use. Dess is in the final stages of her training to be another lesson horse for me, Aspen in on retirement status and Auzzie is my new go to horse, to a point as he does have medical issues to keep in the back of my mind.
I got a dog in June. A 5 year old male Australian Shepard/Border Collie mix. He is beautiful and very mannerly, most of the time. He loves to herd the cat and won't let poor Sonic out of his sight unless we are at the horse pens, which then its the horses he likes to stare at and herd. Oie vey! He is cuddly a cute but has Halitosis, causing VERY bad mouth odor. He has a dental appointment at the vet next week to hopefully fix some of it.
Next year my plan is to visit many eastern states with my mom, including but not limited to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, Philadelphia, etc... Yay for travel! I will be visiting Virginia when I do the massage school. I also plan to make a trip to visit my friend Leah in North Dakota, and will hit states such as South Dakota, Montana etc... while I am there.
I still hold by my goal to visit all 50 states by the time I am 30 years old! I am 22 (nearly 23) and have been to 13/50 states. Slowly but surely I am getting there!
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