Lots have happened since my last post. I finally made the decision to transition into a better/quieter lifestyle. I stepped out of management, and took a part time job as a cake decorator. In less than 1 month I lowered the bottom number of my BP by 10 points. And have sustained a 15 pound weight loss. Who says stress wont kill you is lying.

I was also able to become a working student and Weekend Manager with my trainer/instructor/friend at Steel Prize Stables. This enables me to spend quality time, spend my energy the way I want to, and increase my horse time, riding, watching, reading and learning. Being able to spend this much time riding has definitely enhanced the connection between Hawk and I. Our partnership has become closer, the hiccup's almost non-existent.

So by starting this time last year at focusing at a "5" I realized that I couldn't do both. Publix is a great company, and Publix managers are required to do a lot. I realized that I wasn't willing to give that much time and mental space to accomplish what needed to be done. After putting my career first for way to many years, I decided to put myself first. My personal goals ahead of my work goals. I sat back and revised them, I honed them into goals that would increase my knowledge of the Equine field.

Starting this January I began putting together my application to become a Dressage Technical Delegate for the USEF. Its going to take some time, and a lot of travel. But the end result will be more than worth it. I am enjoying being back in the learners seat.