Jaliska being away has unintentionally brought with it several new opportunities.
Happy to look at the bright side…
First, I have been able to focus more on my business since I’m not riding as much during the week. This is a really good thing since I’m the boss and primary source in identifying and securing new revenue. Revenue is important if only that it is the sole means of my being able to continue my Quest and, yes, to pay my employees, feed my kids, cover the bills, etc.
Second, now that I’m the full time parent during the week, I would not have been able to ride Jaliska every morning as I previously had since I have to get both kids on the bus. Therefore, J being in Aiken training has actually been a blessing as I would have felt terribly guilty about not being able to ride her often, or would have done so during the day which would have affected my company’s bottom line and ultimately mine. Once summer hits, Jaliska will be back and I will be able to ride her everyday once again!
Third, I have to say I’m really enjoying riding more experienced horses. This combination, to my delight, has taken me to a whole new level of riding ability. OK, I know that when you are starting at the bottom, as I have, this “new level” isn’t very high; however, for me personally, it has been substantial, if only incremental.
Happily, I feel that my unplanned plan seems to be working out really well. So while Jaliska is learning and improving, so am I.
