Georgia Clay

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Georgia Clay

Good old days don't wash away, just like that Georgia clay. Heh, took this picture in Littlestown, on a long walk with C. Beth. We covered all of Littlestown but didn't get back until an hour after dark. It was a load of fun though. Her brother Michael even joined us for a little while.

Fidelius sorror

Tootsie :)

Tootise

 She's sweet enough, I love her stubbornness (and she has plenty of it).

 I took this picture two winters ago on our way down from  the indoor ring. She was less then thrilled about taking more time than needed in the snow, but I thought it was a cute picture.

Played in the Snow

                                                      

Heh, despite it being the end of October, we have loads of snow. Expecting 5 to 12 inches by tomorrow. Silly weather, snow is for winter.
I don't mind the snow though. I went outside with Raymond a little while ago and created two snow forts out of five gallon buckets.We'd jump on them until the snow was nearly ice, then dump them out until we had a horseshoe shaped ring of ice. It was pretty invincible too, until our fingers got too numb underneath our gloves to pack the snow in anymore.
Went inside for Macaroni and cheese to eat, and Phinieas and Ferb to watch. 

The only downsides to this lovely weather, are that
1) Our chicken fence fell over, more because of the overload of snow than the wind, though I'm sure they both played a part in it.
2) Our pumpkins are rotting. We've only had them for a few weeks, but because of the rain/freezing rain, they're rotting far before their time.
3) It's not going to last! Tomorrow is supposed to be 50 degrees, therein creating a wet, soppy, muddy mess of our yard.

Filius et sorror amo.

Had Some Nostalgia

Epic. Isn't it? You're never too old to scoot about the floor on scooters.

Fell in Love

Taxi.

So, Taxi's this horse. I don't think just anyone could fall in love with her. She's got such a sweet soul, but you have to see it through the effects her past owners had on her, severe abuse and (possibly) starvation ruined her; or so her previous owners thought. We know her current owner (Kory) saw that these terrifying memories of an old life could be worked through. It only took one girl, who turned out to be a bright, shining beacon in this horse's life. In truth, Taxi needed someone she could trust. Some steady assurance to cling to. Unfortunately, this girl couldn't be tied down to one horse because of her expertise being needed elsewhere.

I rode Taxi one time and fell madly in love with her (but there was one thing. I didn't think I'd learn to show with her).

Then one day!

It was one of those days declining from summer, into the blunt, cold chill of fall. I rode her out of sheer desperation, all the usual schooling horses were out in the ring for lessons. Taxi being the last horse left, I disparagingly walked her out of her stall. This whole time hearing from the other girls that she was a "hell horse".
E looked me dead square in the eye,
E: "W-E-S-T-E-R-N."
Me:  O_o ahem... alright then.
   E: "Nuno. Like she hasn't been worked in forever, so be on your toes, and go western, at least then you have a handlebar to keep you in the saddle."
Me: *thinks* uhuh... she thinks I'm going to ride this thing?

                  Side note:

Jewels: an unpredictable RTW I rode for a few months, loved her, but she had to move to a differant farm in September. Still haven't found her.

 She spooked on me twice, but it seemed  familiar,                                                                                    Probably because of the months I spent with Jewels. So I fell in love with her, and she was offered to me... hmm... still gotta talk that one over with mom :P Dad was chill with it though.

Eqqus amo.

I looked up an article...

Female Special Operators Now in Combat

I thought this was an intresting article. One of the things I was researching for Current Events (class). I guess the best part, the reason I appriciate it the most, is that it was written by a woman, who's been there, done that.

Saw a Sunset

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangley dim, in the light of his glory and grace!"

God blessed me with a beautiful sunset on the way home from the barn, which is funny, beacuse to say the least, it'd been a long day. It really made my day, and I was grateful :)

"Turn your thoughts upon Jesus, think deep of his wonderous love, and the thoughts of sin, and of self, and of strife, will be lost in the rapture above"

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So I Got Dressed Up......

So like a boss, me and Lulu totally got back into our spring formal 2010 outfits, went out to the road beside our house, and let our little brother take pictures :P t'was well worth it. I think this is a great picture, beacuse it is not only a vibrant picture representing our relationship, it's also reminds me of the road ahead, how things aren't going to be easy. School, work and life in general may become cumbersome and seemingly impossible. But it's so comforting to know there's someone in your life to share it with. Lucy is truely someone who's been there since square one. She knows more about me than any other person on the planet. Fidelius Sorror.

Too Many Answers

Does anyone else have a problem with answering too many questions? I realize it's opposite from the frusteration most people feel "I have a hard time speaking up" or "I'm afraid people will judge what I say". Well, I don't have those thoughts as often as "Oooooh, I know that one!" or "I wish the teacher would call on me so I can get my point across". I'e gotten a reputation from my friends that I never wanted. I'm definatly not fond of the Know-it-All reputation, and the only way I can think to fix it, is the simple act of sitting down and shutting up.

Even though I hate the feeling of other know it alls being in the room, I'm still one myself.

=/ meh.

Why "Amo Causam"?

In school this year, I'm taking Latin.

My favorite words are "Amo Causam". Amo translating into the first person conjugation ending in O (which should have a macron, but my computer won't let me) "I love". While Causa (add the direct object 'am' ending) translates into "Reason"

Together: "I love reason"

Iz true .-.

I love when things make sense.