Dust Kicking

Monday, December 09, 2024

Yesterday, I became a card-carrying gym member. The renewal process, which took longer than I anticipated, prevented me from working out then, but tomorrow I will. It’s a day off from my part-time job; I am self-promising to drive to the gym and build muscle strength on my future days off.

Here’s why that’s happening: I was getting ready to ride my pony recently and discovered I couldn’t lift my Western saddle high enough to set it on her back. The last time I saddled my pony Western was a couple of years ago; that saddle then wasn’t too heavy for me.

Thinking about it, I realized a problem because of my part-time working schedule. It has slowed my horsey activities, which I dislike, and it’s also changing what muscles I regularly use.

That was my wake-up call; both those problems need fixing! The recognition and impact were immediate. I want to ride more and capably gear up my horses for outings. I have hurried to join a gym and will work out there regularly.

My goal of gaining strength will be achieved and apparent when, as in the past, I can saddle my pony unaided.

Dear Friends: Motivation is everything, watch my dust. Diana