A whole lotta....

The all expense paid "business" trip was definitely educational. Not only, did these kids get a chance to learn from my "professional" self, but I got an education in...well lots! Below is my list of what I got a whole lotta of....

Humble -- that is definitely the word for it. I got humbled when crazy parents are sure they know best. They know so well that they send out their young daughter on a two year old horse in a bosal -- non horsey people -- think riding horseback bridleless, or driving a car with the brakelines cut! That was about the equivalent of that expirience, not to mention this particular horse was ready to kill any who touched, squeezed, or clucked any section of her body and followed it up with a swift kick of her steel laden hoof. (Think -- BITCH...)

Improv -- Definitely! I received the directions for the facility and my schedule for the weekend exactly 12 hours before I was set to get in the car and drive the 3 hours for a horse camp. A glance at my busy schedule (6am-11pm --Oh My God! Not even I leep hours like that anymore!) revealed that I had 4 "workshops" at an hour a piece over the 3 day period where I was told to "pull something out of my head." I was heading to a strange place, unknowing of who, how many, and what level my "advanced" riding class really was....what do I talk about for 4 hours of open time? Improv....definitely improv! I found that I am not the most exciting improv lecturer ever, but my group had a good time. Especially when showmanship came around -- so my forte'!

Kids -- once again, this weekend definitely solidified my desire against having children of my own. I got my handful of estranged parents, spoiled kids, rude kids, and just plain craziness revolving around kids! I + KIDS = NOT HAPPENING!

Naughty Ponies -- Oh, I got my fill of naughty ponies! Naughty ponies that kick, bite, unrelentless, unbroke, crippled, and malnourished! Oh, even after this weekend I appreciated my own naughty pony so very much!

Beer -- Trust me, by the end of the very long day, my partner and I in crime sought beer -- cold, smooth, relaxing, and foamy beer! Thank god for big towns, wet cities, and cold beer! The first evening we found a liquor store packing a good punch before we even checked into our room, and the beer was in the first load inside. (Not to mention the 3 smoking hot and overly friendly clerks whom I would have gladly taken in at our comfy hotel....)

Hampton Inn -- Can I just include that our stay there made every other hotel I have stayed at seem no star rated! The beds were cozy, the breakfast was amazing, I slept GREAT -- I am sure the beer helped! There were however these very estranged black and white photos everywhere that were kinda disturbing in a we are in kentucky-attemp to feel midwest feeling.....

Overall the weekend provided a whole lotta chaos, kids, horses, and beer.....