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Little Updates:

-Class began on the 24th of August. Over a month in, and I’m loving it. It’s a small class with only 9 of us. The instructor is amazing. She’s not much older than I am and is a nurse working at the hospital I’ll hopefully end up working at. Good connections (and friendships) being made.

-Still grinding in the gym and making progress. Also getting hikes in with my dad. This month I’ll begin one of Garmin’s running training plans. I began one a couple of weeks ago just to see how it goes but it was far too easy.

-Now the saddest of updates: Our sweet little lady passed away. Knowing she was old and that her time was coming didn’t make it any easier. A technician that works at the wellness center/gym I go to is so sweet that he snuck out of work that day and surprised me with flowers and chocolate after my workout.

Overall I’m loving where I’m at in life, and am the kind of happy I wasn’t sure I could ever be. It’s even better knowing what’s in store and that this is only the beginning.

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Met a lovely couple who hosted one lovely afternoon/evening. She mostly lives in the city, he’s here 15 minutes away. Was told I’m welcome to come spend time learning the care of their horses and, once comfortable, to head out on trails.

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Per @exitrowiron‘s request, here’s a close-up of our girl. She’s the oldest of our four, although she refuses to be old. Still keeping up with the youngins, giving out an egg every now and then.

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(sound up)

This little lady, upon seeing either my mom or me, will burst into what I can only describe as cackling. It’s as if she vibrates with happiness. She’s one joyous mood lifter.

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No amount of disappointing people will ever turn me cynical. Consider it admirable or stupid, I can’t change this. Newcomers will always have a freshened hope and belief from me, no matter the potential hurt. Nobody deserves to be stained with the remnants of unsettled baggage from another.

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