Happy New Year!

Wow, 2010 is here.

Dec. 20, 2010 I will have been married 30 years! I know that is looking ahead a bit, but I think it is a wonderful benchmark, especially these days. I got married when I was 19 so I have been married more than half of my existence! My husband and I have made a good life. Our kids are good people with sensible heads on their shoulders. I am proud of my husband and myself of where we are today and looking forward to another 30 years.

I am going to be 49 years old in 2010. At least it isn't 50. One thing that I have to look forward to in 2011 and turning 50 is that I can show in the Prime Time Rookie classes.

This month is the 16 anniversary with my current employer. I have a good job, but it does get in the way of my horse life. I would love to retire and ride every day, all day, but alas, I don't see that happening any time soon.

2010 marks my year to get back into the show ring. I have been looking forward and preparing for the last 3 or 4 years. I can't believe that in a month or two I will be doing it. I just hope that I don't make a complete fool of myself. I showed for years and was always very comfortable in the show ring, something tells me this time around may not bring about the same feelings. Whatever the feelings it brings about, I am going to do my best, stay on task and focused.

All my horses are in good health, fat and happy. I am not going to do any breeding this year. I am very happy with what I have and will just leave well enough along. I had my two stud colts gelded last week and they are healing very nicely. Semper is back to his happy social old self. He was getting a little burned out and giving him some time off did the trick. That and the enormous amount of treats I have been giving to him. The last few rides have been exceptional.

In 2010 I am going to make my weight loss goal. I am 6 lbs from goal. I think that it is safe to say that I will make my goal by the mid February. I have some concerns about being able to maintain my weight. It has been weighing on my mind a lot. I am satisfied with my current diet and to maintain I am going to have to make some changes. I don't want to make any mistakes and I want to stay healthy. Figuring out this step is my goal for the next few months. I am going to see the nutritionist to get started.

My brother is very ill. He has stage 4 lung cancer. He is alive and doing pretty good in 2010 and I am very happy about that. I am not going to dwell on the negative aspects of what is going to happen. I am going to enjoy his company for as long as it lasts.

My mother in law is turning 80 this year and we are already planning a 80th birthday party for her. She is a wonderful person and has so many people that love her. She was an only child growing up and always wanted a big family. Now she has a huge family and loves seeing us all together. Our guest lists is rapidly approaching 300 friends and family. That is pretty amazing in itself.

I have two nieces that are pregnant and due in June and August. Counting both sides of my family, that will make 20 great nieces and nephews for me.

Trying to see the positive things in the negative things makes them less daunting. Making a list of all the positive things in my life is helping me realize just how damn lucky that I am.