Jun 27

Horseback Riding Lessons

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Oh my god do i ache this morning! I managed to wake all the kids up when we got back from the party, so am getting the mickey taken this morning..big time..
My fella was a wee bit pissed after Julies party and decided he would roll me about like a sardine in bed? i fell out! complete with legs caught in the silk duvet so was hanging over the edge of the bed killing myself laughing but unable to actually move.. I know what a cocoon feels like now.
Ryan had his mates sleep over so it was rather embarrassing.. they could hear us they kept asking what was going on !     I think ill leave that one for dad to answer..lol

Yesterday was a good day, it brought a few surprises and a disappointment but all in all, was a good day..
The party was good but we were all so cold.. it wouldn’t have been a problem if i could have had a drink but i was driving my fellas van so i did really feel the cold.. it was bloody freezing out there! It got to midnight and i sadly had to make our excuses, we stayed all night last year, but my legs were shaking and teeth were actually chattering away having a conversation with themselves.. poor Julie, I felt bad leaving…..

I had no car for riding in the afternoon and Fay said she would take me but my fella wasn’t happy about her driving out of the school, its a dodgy road and her reflexes aren’t as quick as she may need, so he offered to take me again… when we got there as i don’t say a word about riding (he hates it) so i just got out and said goodbye, to find him walking behind me smiling? WTF..lol
He had decided today’s the day he would come and watch… its a disaster waiting to happen!! ill only fall off if he comes now! that’s what everyone keeps saying..

For 7 weeks now ive rode little kenny and rode him well so i was praying id get him and not break the tradition.. .
When i get into the office the girls said you’re back on the big ones today Jo ! Dolly.. oh heck…lol
I havent rode a horse that size for months.. why does it have to be the day my fella comes and watches?
Im not sure how i pulled that lesson off, but i rode like a dream, every transition was right, every time i asked cater she gave it.. Talk about pleased!
I finished that lesson bright red and so hot if there was a puddle outside i would have stuck my head in it and drunk it….
When we got back he sat and broke the lesson down for me which has really helped.. its the first time hes shown an interest so even if he never comes again, it was enough…. I just wanted him to see how i feel on that horse..
Hes now got the picture.  He told me to drop the back protector as i kept it on for 10 mins to show him and Wendy the difference in me and they both agreed.. my fellas gonna buy me one of the new thin lightweight ones when he finishes this job, which ill wear for jumping.. but at least i wont get any more lectures about not wearing it now.. its my decision and i think the right one for me, i simply feel more in tune with the horse without it..

Im so stiff and sore today so will need to get out for a jog at some point so i don’t seize up… But now he has seen i can do this, hes all for it for me now………… how long i have waited for this day………

Its all part of that learning journey that life is teaching me……….. and at the moment its bloody great!

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Well don’t we just have it all at our fingertips these days? Mobile telephony, satellite monitoring, wireless go anywhere internet connection, SMS and ‘always on’ email straight to our palm devices.

As soloists, there’s no excuse for failing to stay in touch with our work (and our clients) regardless of where we are or when. The marketers of course, would have us believe this is all good.

I disagree. Sure, some of it can be good and at times it is very convenient, but the worrying trend is that always available may become the workplace norm.

A quick glance at how these new services are being marketed and you’ll see imagery depicting young, happy executives tapping away at the keyboard while at the beach or in the garden. In the distance we see friends and family supposedly playing and communing happily.

Everyone is doing what they love. How nice.

Let’s now consider the reverse scenario: Friends and family playing happily in the office while you work. Do you reckon you’ll get much done? Nope. Me neither. You’ll be distracted and certainly won’t be concentrating on your work.

Relaxing with friends and family isn’t a totally passive past time. You need to participate if you are to give and receive. It’s called ‘being present’. If you’re not joining in, all you’re really doing is moving the office to a new location…and one where nothing terribly meaningful is achieved.

Let’s look at other implications of the always available trap.

Remember the good old days when you took a day or two off and were pleasantly surprised when everything ran smoothly in your absence? The times when your clients and associates rose to the challenge of management and decision-making and showed themselves much more capable than you had given credit?

Why would anyone risk making a decision about anything now, when you’re just a moment away?

On the other hand, if you want to make every micro decision (er, control freak!) then carry on, you’re doing just fine.

While some soloists may quite rightly say that being always available and in-touch is wonderful for their business, a survey on our site suggested over 72% of you would be more than happy if a surprise law banned mobile phones. Chances are partners and friends are sure to agree!

The answer to this is not that complex. Being available can most certainly be good, but we have to establish boundaries with our colleagues and clients.

If you don’t stay in control of your involvement in your business, you’ll forever be its prisoner.

That doesn’t sound like a good recipe for loving your work does it?

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