My Random Lesson

Hi guys! I am  going to apologize in advance because I have no photos for todays random lesson. 

Th reason why my lesson was random is because my neighbor who is a good horsey friend of mine paid me with a free lesson with her today! Let me just say, the barn she rides at is awesome. They have a lot of nice horses too. Mainly all Thoroughbreds instead of a bunch of ponies at my barn. No offense to the ponies, I just prefer riding Thoroughbreds who are bigger and taller. I like being high off the ground…

We did a lot of flat work and a jump course which I loved. 

The horse I rode was such a sweetie. Her name was Bella and she's a 15.3 hand Thoroughbred. She has a very bouncy trot and flowing canter and they are both very animated. I can't wait to take group lessons with Meredith in two weeks once my lessons with Princess Anne Farm is over. 

The Three L's

Like

I like rings at the moment. I like wearing a few. Right now, I am wearing my claddagh and class ring from high school. I keep it simple, the rings are on the same fingers on each hand. So it is mirrored. I would like to get more rings… There is one that is a flower at Pandora, it is in the shape of a daisy. I love the girly essence of it. Plus is the perfect symbol for spring. 

Love

I am loving this 72 degree weather here in Virginia. It's going to be 75 tomorrow but then it is going back down to the 50's an 66 later this week. However, since it is in the 70's I am taking advantage of the weather by wearing shorts.I've been wearing shorts for three days now and I love it. I love that it is warm with a nice breeze. I had my windows in my bedroom open to bring in the fragrance of spring.

Loathe

Today, I loathe how I can never get my winged eyeliner perfectly on each eye. One could be too long, too short, to high, to low or too thick. I can never get them right. I think it is the liner I am using, I think I shall invest in a new one soon. I have had it for a while anyway. I think I might get gel liner or a felt tip pen liner. I don't know, I need to do some exploring. 

An Introduction to MudLynn

I have never done this before, but when I saw this tag on Made in Hunter's blog, I decided to do one for MudLynn. I thought it would be fun too! Through photos and little blurbs, MudLynn's true self will be shown.

What is his/her name?

Her name is MudLynn. The story behind her name is that she was found as a puppy by a dumpster covered in mud. She started off as Mud, but the people that found her added Lynn to it to make it sound more feminine. She's also known as Bubba, Munchkin, and Mudd Pud.

When did you get he/she?

I got MudLynn almost 10 years ago when my Dad was on deployment which is when my mum was ombudsman for the ship he was on. MudLynn became my playmate. We've traveled from Virginia to Rhode Island and back to Virginia. 

What is something she does that annoys you?

I guess the fact that she goes to my dad all the time when I do everything for her.

What type of breed is she?

She is a Beagle Mix. The vet said he think that she's 99% Beagle.

Has she ever had a near death experience?

She has had one. She almost got hit by a car one winter when she heard a truck's engine roar and thought it was a motorcycle. She ran out and rolled under the truck, but not under the wheels. 

Does she know any tricks?

She does. She knows sit, stay, lay down, shake, pray, and she has started learning how to roll over. She knows how to but she needs a treat to encourage her.

Does she love to snuggle?

She does! She loves to lean on you, too. She sleeps on the other twin bed that's next to mine. She does like to be on her own though, so she retires to her bed on the floor or lies under my bed. 

Where did you get her?

I got her when we first lived in Virginia. We were initially in line to adopt a Cairn but another family adopted her before us but the lady told us that her co-worker's daughter found MudLynn by a dumpster covered in mud.

Does she get along with other dogs?

Yes and no. She enjoys the company of large docile dogs yet she doesn't like to play with younger dogs. She particularly likes walking with Great Danes. 

Does she get along with strangers?

Yes and no again. She likes adults and older children who know how to act with a dog, but she doesn't not like young children or some African American men. No, I am not being racist, she just gets very tense around them. We think that she was abused by an African American man and annoyed by young children.

How much does she weigh?

She weighs about 30-33 pounds, so she is a medium sized dog.

Do you ever dress her up?

Only when it is cold. She has a Horseware Ireland Newmarket fleece coat. That is pretty much the only thing I dress her in.

Has she ever run away?

Yes and no. She is a Beagle so she is likely to chase squirrels. However she does do somewhat well off leash, but if she sees a dog or cat she is gone. She doesn't try to get out of the yard, but she loves to lay in the grass all day.

How did you come up with her name?

We didn't come up with her name, they people that found her did. 

How much does she mean to you on a scale of 1-10?

She means more than my own life. 

I hope you guys liked this post. If you do this post on your blog, leave the link down below because I'd love to read about your pets!

Toodles!

March 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag Review

The first item is the Bora Bora Eyeshadow Quad by Be A Bombshell. I wore some of the shadows a few times after I got it. The colors are vibrant and beautiful! I will definitely be wearing this in the summer, the colors are perfect for summer. This quad costs $16 at Be A Bombshell and is the same size as the quad I got in my Ipsy bag. Sadly, Be A Bombshell is not on the list of cruelty free make up lines on the Leaping Bunny. However, the quality of the packaging and shadows gives it 5 stars.

Next is the Chella Indigo Blue Eyeliner pen. Now, I absolutely loved this when I got it out of my bag! I love the felt tip! It makes application very easy, but it is difficult when lining over the eye shadow. This is available at Chella for $24.00 which is pretty steep for an eyeliner pen. I did however got the normal sized pen that they would sell at the store. Again, I could not find Chella on the Leaping Bunny website to see if it was cruelty free. This product gets a 4 out of 5 stars.

This is how the color shows on my skin. It's more turquoise on my skin than indigo.

Next is the Vita Liberata phenomenal 2-3 week tan lotion in the Medium shade. To be frank, I have never used tan lotion before but I think I will now. I tried it on a little spot on my leg to make sure I didn't break out if I was allergic to it or sensitive to the formula. The only thing I know for when I apply it is to use a rubber glove so that it doesn't stain my hand to much. This travel sizes .67 fluid ounces. Compared to the retail size and price, it costs $54 for the lotion but you also get a free mitt for application, this is available at Vita Liberata. Like the past two items, this is not cruelty free. But, I do love the packaging because it looks very fancy with the sparkles imbedded in the plastic. So this is a 4 out of 5 star rated item.

Last but not least is the Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Get Ready. I absolutely love this shade, it is perfect for my skin color and looks really good. It's not at all a bright pink but gives your lips a subtle pink hue to them. I love how it gives that subtle hue. I don't like colors that are brightly over bearing. This is however a travel size, it's 1.5 grams. The retail size and price is $18 and is 3.5 mL at bareMinerals. This is a definite five star product. The reason is because the shade is perfection and the packaging is slim and lovely. Sadly it is not cruelty free. #sadface

That's it for March! Stay tuned for April!

Toodles!

Grown-Up Feeling #2

My Meal of the Night!

Hi everyone! I have had another grown-up feeling! I honestly love it though. You would think I wouldn't want to be an adult, but I do! I love the feeling of independence. Before my parents left for their dinner out, my mum turned the oven on for me but I put the fish in, heated up the rice and put everything away after I was done. I know now that I could survive with my food if my parents went on a trip for my dad's work. I could make my own food rather than having to re-heat left overs. 

I am excited for when I get my first apartment. All I need is a steady paying job before I get an apartment.

Toodles!

Friday Favorite

Photo Credit: Google Images

Frozen is currently my favorite film right now. I watched it three times already in English and now I am watching it in French. It is so cute in French! Plus I've taken french and I know at least two years worth from high school. The one word I love it "des gant" which mean gloves in French. My french class would repeat it over and over and over again and drive our teacher mad. I love the whole story plot and lesson of Frozen. I adore how it is based on the love between sisters rather than focus on the whole element of true love. I found it interesting that I was based on The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. I love the music as well, very catchy. Especially "Let It Go. Has anyone seen the video of the song sung in 25 different languages? No? You have to! It is amazing. I'll link it down below for you guys to watch.

That's my favorite! What's your Friday Favorite?

Toodles!

Thursday Funtime

Today, Thursday Funtime was a bit switched up. Since last week, Hercules came down with the virus that was going around the barn. However he was feeling a bit better but he was still on field rest for the rest of the week. 

Poor Hercules, he was sad that I wasn't bringing him it for our hack. He was happy that I gave him a peppermint. He then just trudged off to try to crib on a wooden pole.

Rugby though was delighted to come in for a hack.

Such a good boy, he's a sweetie when it comes to giving him treats. Oh yeah, he's an Off Track Thoroughbred (OOTB).

Does anyone else like taking shadow pictures? It's my newest obsession when I come to the barn now. 

What a cute face?!

I love his star, it suites him perfectly.

I love how I chose lavender polo wraps to put on his front legs. The wraps give him more support.

We had a good lesson. When I mean "we," I mean him and I since I do some of the training myself. My instructor only compliments me when I am doing jump work, but when I do flat work and no stirrup work, she's always helping me tweak my posture and everything. When we get to the jumping, she is complementing me a lot. I guess you could call me an advanced rider when it comes to flat work, but when it comes to jumping I consider myself an intermediate since I jump 2'6.

My no stirrup is getting so much better. My leg muscles are getting stronger. 

He felt so different from Hercules. Hercules is more round and has more of a smoother gait. Plus Hercules is older. Now I don't know how old Rugby is, but I do know that he is still nervous about his surroundings. He is a true learner, he wants to be a great show horse.

Rugby has a huge spring in his gaits, especially his canter. Although his canter is hugely animated, it's almost like an Andalusian or Friesian's canter. That huge spring every stride. I love it! It's definitely working my muscles since I've become so accustomed to Hercules' gaits.

He's a good jumper too! He loves to jump, I can definitely tell when he sees a jump. He does get nervous so I have to talk to him a lot and reassure him that everything is alright. 

I love this photo that I took after our lesson, he's such a wittle baby. 

"Can we jump some more?"

"Grass, grass, grass! All mine!"

"I love the dandelions."

Well, that is it for today!

Toodles!