[General] Life Update

[seattlesparks]

Okay, I've been absent from LJ for some time, and I had said something about higher-stress lately, so I figure it's only fair to finally update friends on what's been going on.

Comments

[technoshaman]

It's good to know your big dopey quadruped is still a part of your life; I remember back when you first started riding just how much life it seemed to put into you... and he's carried you through the dark days as well. Worth every cent and every minute and every bit of drool, I'd say. (What was it I saw on a sign once, does your therapist weigh 1200 pounds? :)

Speaking of horses, I know someone who will likely be looking to get herself back into riding sometime soon and will be new to the area... recommendations would be appreciated.

Welcome back. And looking back from ten years' distance now, yeah, 30 will change your life.... but I have confidence that you and Derby will get through it just fine.

[seattlesparks]

Where to ride depends entirely on what you want to ride. I ride English, hunter-jumper. The facility where I ride is also about to open a dressage program. They're looking for serious riders for both, but those are what the programs are.

If you want to do Western riding, casual trail-riding, or whatever, Evergreen's not going to be suitable. There's a surprising number of places on the Eastside, though; at least two other equestrian centers within about 5 minutes of the one I ride at. :)

[thewronghands]

Congratulations to your mom, on both counts! [grin] I'm sure you must be both relieved and proud.

[gingerdavid]

Your account of your Mom's illness struck a chord. My mother was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease when I was a teenager, and my wife had to go through chemotherapy for cancer before we were married, so I know what you're going through.

I'm happy to know that your Mom is responding to the treatment and that she is once again able to pursue the things that are important to her.

I hope you have a wonderful 30th birthday surrounded by family and friends. I'm looking at 30 from the other side of 40, and part of me wishes I were back there again. But then I reflect that I married my wonderful wife when I was 32, so good things do happen after 30 ;-)

[tigana]

That's the best news I've heard in a while. I'm so glad! Fingers crossed things continue to improve!

And don't worry. 40 totally rules, so all you need to do is get past 30 first. :)

[eonen]

I still have some DVDs and a book to return to you.