Falling off the Tracks

Methinks it may be time to, at the very least, post an update. Because I'm indecisive, and because I've been busy with work and finals, I've neglected posting anything; however, I feel that now is a good time to do so, since so much has happened.

School
Done for the semester! Whoo-hoooo! I passed with a 2.5 for the semester (I know "what? That's awful, you ignorant stupid-head!" Yeah, I agree). So, that was supposed to take me out of academic probation, but I recently got an email saying that I have to get a cumulative 2.0 for next semester, as well. What crap.

Sammie
Keeps pooping in my house, because she's pissed about...

PaisleyNew kitty who is living in a crate on my back porch because she's itty (weighs 1.7lbs. awwwwww) and can't go out on her own yet. But, she has been following me out to the barn and doing chores with me. I got her from Rachel, who kept the sister and a little boy-cat. The sister was killed today by one of Rachel's dogs (*sadface*). I had to take her to the vet as she was dieing, and so I ask: Why the HELL do I keep having to make uber sad vet trips??? Kayvonne did it to me with that septic foal, and now the cat! So sad, the poor babies!

Grimsey
I thought he was starting to get better when I rode him the other day. Turns out he was just on the muscle and had me fooled. Whaaaat. He's been jumping just fine - popped him over a coop a few times and he was a good boy. He still tries to knock down crossrails and small verticals, though ("What am I supposed to do with this?"). Sherry Guess gave me some homework when I went to ride with her last week: Bowties, and turn on the forehand in-hand every day. Guess which exercise I don't like. Grimmy is getting better about working through his back, so that's a plus. I think he likes this Dressage business, and I'm starting to wonder if maybe I don't prefer it, too. I've been jumping for six years, but still feel like I just don't get it.

Friday
Is fat.

Bonc
Had a good workout a few weeks ago. I worked with him out in the field just walk, trot since the ground is a little hard out there (but the sand arena is too small... blah). I'm pretty sure it was the first time he's ever, EVER had to work over his back. He had good slobber :) It's a shame he has ringbone because he actually would have been a fun horse (I mean, he can still do bits and pieces, but nothing hard). I'll bet his previous owners had no idea he could tap into that level of work. He's a good boy.

Velocity
Is a happy pony. I walked him down the driveway the other day and he wanted to trot. I'm glad he's feeling okay and his stifles aren't just killing him. He's been staying out in the Diet Lot during the day while Friday and Bonc go play in the front field.

Family Stuff
So, my brother-in-law is being re-located to Miss I sip pee. I mean... Mississippi. And apparently  it is very likely he will be deployed to Iraq (I'm convinced that he will single-handedly end the war just by opening his mouth), as such, my sister is moving away from OK to go stay with him. Understandable. I want to sell Bonc, if this is the case (show of hands - who thinks I'll get away with it? No one? Damn it.).
You know, if my husband were to up and join the military, I'd be supportive, but I'd resent him for it. I'd have to leave my horses behind, and I'd hate that. Horses are such an integral part of my life that leaving them behind would leave such a huge gap. I feel like that's what's happening to my sister. She's got a great career (her dream job) and has nowhere to go but forward, and then BAM! she's suddenly a military wife no one will want to hire because she'll just be moving again. Yes, I would be incredibly resentful.