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I have the following things going for me:
- BOTH of my horse show moms will be there!
- My ride times are the greatest (10:51am for Dressage, 11:30 for SJ, then dozing in the sun until my teammates get done and we can go XC schooling midafternoon.) Thanks super horse show secretary Amy!
- I did Connor's mane and tail yesterday. Check and check.
- I got my show clothes cleaned last month. Ain't no procrastination 'round here.
I have the following things not going for me (in a horse show sense):
- I haven't even looked at the new 2014 BN Dressage tests.
- Where are my show pads?
- I am flying to California on Wednesday, returning in the wee hours of Friday morning and then throwing Connor on the trailer Friday afternoon. Probably wearing sunglasses, toting a giant Starbucks and fending off a lethal combination of jet lag and sleep deprivation while doing it. No shenanigans, pony!
This is the craziest story, but a team from a Very Popular Social Networking Site found me on LinkedIn last month, and after two phone interviews, they're flying me out for an on-site interview this week. L Williams has patiently answered all of my questions about the other planet that is northern California and has been pretty much indispensable. Thanks to her I will show up on time and in appropriate clothing - the many benefits of blog friends!
So many things to think about, but the horse-related ones are:
- Of course Connor would come with!
- How quickly can I memorize this Dressage test?
Updates to come!
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Northern California means close to us! We could all have a little pony play date! Good luck at your show, im sure you guys will do great!
ReplyDeleteTotally true! :-) And congratulations on your show! Haven't made it over to comment yet, but the pictures were amazing!
DeleteI will be at that show as well ( not showing but cheering people on!) :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Austen of Guinness on Tap and I are stabled right next to each other in L barn, you should come say hi!
DeleteSee you when you get here!
ReplyDeleteAhhh can't wait! And I am leaving right when the weather turns wintery again. Perfect timing!
DeleteSo much exciting news!
ReplyDeleteIt's been an exciting and weird month, that's for sure.
DeleteGood luck at the show! And that sounds like a crazy exciting opportunity, good luck!
ReplyDeleteThis job sounds really exciting!! Good luck at the interview!
ReplyDeleteThanks, fingers crossed!
DeleteThat L is some kinda wonderful, isn't she? Good luck on your interview!! :)
ReplyDeleteYes she is, she's been indispensable!
DeleteGood you got the LW welcome wagon ready :) Good luck on your interview, Nor Cal is addictive beware!
ReplyDeleteHaha LW Welcome Wagon, that should be an official thing. Never been there before, I am floored by the cost of living and horsekeeping! But it will be a fun adventure one way or another.
DeleteWow!! Can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck at the show :)
Oh my goodness. We'd love to have you on the West Coast! How exciting. Good luck at your show.
ReplyDeleteYes, we could go to Welsh shows together! It would be a lot of fun for sure.
DeleteOooh, good luck! and I hope Connor treats you well this coming weekend. Be good, ponykins!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think he will. He's always better behaved/less spooky at shows than he is at home.
DeleteWow! So exciting! Good luck at the show, and good luck in California - sounds like a great opportunity.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! What city will you go to?
ReplyDeleteSF Bay area. I will go into more detail if I get it!
Deletehow exciting...dying to know where it is!! Best of luck x
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's a really big one, I don't want to get too specific yet. Soon!
DeleteI think a plane ride will be great for memorizing! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha that's what I'm thinking, but on the way back. On the way there, I need to study for the interview!
DeleteWoo fun week!
ReplyDeleteConnor's coat is just gleaming in that photo!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is exciting news about the job interview!
N. California is a beautiful place to be!
Good luck with the show!
And finally I'm pretty sure you'll be able to memorize the BN test easily!
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WOW! So exciting! Can not wait to hear all about CA :) Go kick some butt at Heartland this weekend!
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