12 October 2004

I’ve been reminded that it’s been a while since I’ve posted. She does have a good point since it’s been about three weeks since my last post.

What have I been up to? Recovering from teaching during summer session, riding horses as much as possible, going to Spokane to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday, then starting fall quarter as a student and teaching assistant. Only nine weeks left in the quarter, and yes I’m counting.

I will mention that I looked at a horse for possible purchase last Saturday. But that’s all I’m saying right now. We’re in negotiation so I don’t want to booger anything up.

Had a great time in Spokane. Boy was my grandmother surprised when my sister, who lives in Wisconsin, and I showed up on her doorstep. Surprise! Oh by the way, we’re staying with you! Then another 20 relatives showed up for her party on Saturday, which was at a nearby restaurant. It was great catching up with everyone, some whom I’ve not seen in a couple decades, since the last funeral that we all attended. One relative I swear I had never met until then. Also got to meet the cousin’s three kids. It was a great weekend and I decided that I really like my family after all.

I probably won’t post a lot because I’m spending a lot of time gritting my teeth about grad school. Remember your last year of college and how you couldn’t wait to finish? Well, that’s where I’m at now. Only 9 weeks of this quarter, 10 weeks of winter quarter, and 10 weeks of spring quarter. That’s only 29 weeks! It’ll go fast. I’m surprised we’re this far into October already.

I’ll be in a horse show the weekend of Oct 22-24. I’ll definitely post about that as this will be my first horseshow over fences and my first horseshow in 13 years. I’m showing in the Rusty Stirrup Division. I also get to show in the Green Rider Division since I’ve never shown English or over fences. I hope I don’t get lost in the jump course!