What a great day at the barn. I had two very fun lessons, thanks to my students, and the weather was so perfect that I couldn't help but be happy. I went to see my grandpa. I took him Chinese food from the place he and my grandma went for thirty years. Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm. The owner was there and gave me the food for free. He said, 'just part of the aging process.' I bet he has known people who have died.
I am sort of like a death virgin - the entire experience of living through a loved ones' death is completely new to me. My mom says that when we lose someone close to us, it gives us an opportunity to mourn all of the other losses we have lived through. She is wise - that seems to be exactly what I am doing - missing all of the people, who for one reason or another, are no longer part of my life. She says it is a chance to process and feel grief for losses that we were never able to fully mourn in the past.
My mom is the best. She is beautiful, smart, funny, and one of my favorite people in the world. I feel very bad for her because she did not finish college and she works in a warehouse where she is constantly disrespected and treated like crap. She wants to be an administrator or sorts. Even a secretary. But she has my sister and brother at home (my sister is only 12) and I know that some days she just has to be there for them - if they get sick, or just need a mom. I want to do all I can to help her find a place to work where she is treated respectfully and with kindness. Anyone have any ideas? She is a classy lady with administrative and secretarial skills and experience. My goal this year is to help her get to a better place in her career. She has done SO much for me, that I feel like it is my turn to help her.
Question: What do you think about your riding instructor riding in lessons with you sometimes? I have been doing it the past couple of days and it has helped my students a lot. I am also able to chase people around the arena more easily. I think having a person to show you what they want you to do can be helpful. Anyone have any thoughts about this?
Going to camp for a week - leaving tomorrow. I am getting excited! I have to go pack some things and finish laundry. Please call me on my cell if there are any emergencies.....937-594-2955
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I was an administrative assistant for YEARS in every sort of company (the Limited, Joshua Homes, Merrill Lynch). I know lots of contacts still to get into it. Let me know and I can give you info.
Shawnna
Remind me to talk to you about a job for your mom when I see you this week. Also, I like it when you ride with me during a lesson. It helps me to actually see what I'm supposed to be doing.
I'm with Ann. I think having someone actually DO what they want you to do is very helpful in the learning process. Sometimes describing it just isn't enough. Hope you're having a great week!!
I enjoy you riding with us as well.
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