Finals Week

It's finals week here at Western! I'm so excited that I have another quarter almost under my belt. I have two finals today and one on Wednesday. Wish me luck, they are challenging classes but I have been studying my butt off since last week aka Dead Week. 

After my final this morning, I am heading to the library to pet some dogs then after my second final I am going to go to the gym because I have been slacking really badly lately. I'm thinking core work, cardio, and machines today. Once I finish at the gym, two of my friends and I are celebrating the end of our Anthropology class with Cards Against Humanity. Yes!

Being a Serengetee Campus Rep

Serengetee is a company that supports 32 different cause through the sales of merchandise with fabric patches on them. These fabric patches are different and correspond with a country and charity. So, when you purchase an item, 5% of the proceeds will go to the cause it corresponds with. 

Serengetee is perfect for college students who want to start a business because they can look up to the three college students that started Serengetee; they could see them a role models who accomplished something.

If you are interested in purchasing some Serengetee merchandise, feel free to leave to email me at sophiacamaya989@gmail.com for a discount! You will love the variety in patch fabrics! 

You can visit their website at http://www.serengetee.com

The Week Ahead

Outside my window… The weather is sunny today, but  bit chilly.

I am thinking… about next show season and Dead Week.

I am thankful… That I am going home for Spring Break.

From the dining hall/kitchen… I have had Cinnamon Toast Crunch and water.

I am hearing… The clicking of keys as my fingers type on my Macbook and my music playing.

I am watching/listening… to Whatever Lola Wants by Sarah Vaughn. 

Always one of my favorite things… Watching Shakespeare.

I am reading… my anthropology interviews.

I am making… Nothing.

I am writing… This blog post!

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week… Sunday - I had a productive day of breakfast, gym, homework, and watched the WWU Glee Club perform. Monday - I'm going to turn in some papers to the VA and I have classes, but after I have my practice.Tuesday - I have Astronomy, so it will be a massive study day for my astronomy final and then I have a riding team meeting. Wednesday - I have classes and then finals study time. Thursday - I have no classes so it will be filled with finals studying, and then riding practice. Friday - I have classes and finals studying overload. Saturday - I am probably going t take a break from studying and go to the gym.

MudLynn Update… MudLynn is back at home with Mom and Dad. I am missing her cuddles right now. I'm holding onto her New England Patriots dog tag so that I am motivated to save my money for an apartment this summer.

College Update… It's Dead Week! Crazy, only 10 days till I go home for Spring Break.

Riding Update… Riding is going well. I rode Dot last week and my leg felt stronger than it was before and Kim said the position was perfect.

Post-Regionals Riding and Care Packages

Paddock selfie with Dot

Since Regionals has passed, I have focused on a few things since I talked to the judge. I've been focusing on my leg strength the most as well as focusing on my upper body. I rode Dot today since I need to ride more horses with an Arab-like body. He was really good today because normally he is a little out of control. My trainer just said, "It's probably because of the full moon tonight!" My leg definitely improved today in the position and heel areas. We worked on pole work today which was fun except when Dot kept tripping and almost falling on his face. Anyway, he was a good pony today!

On that note, I love my mom. I love how the care packages that she makes for me are themed to the months. The girl at the desk was jealous cause she said, "Someone obviously loves you." For March, everything was green! Like the everything was green; the card, the socks, the food packages and the candy! OH, and the socks! I love socks, I think I might have a sock obsession... Not gonna lie about that. But hey, I love my new shamrock socks!

The Week Ahead

Outside my window… The weather is sunny today!

I am thinking… about next show season.

I am thankful… For having an awesome parents that came to Regionals.

From the dining hall/kitchen… I have had Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a few Cliff Bars and water.

I am hearing… The clicking of keys as my fingers type on my Macbook and Netflix.

I am watching… How I Met Your Mother. 

Always one of my favorite things… Watching Shakespeare.

I am reading… a few of my textbooks.

I am making… Nothing.

I am writing… This blog post!

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week… Sunday - I had a productive day of breakfast, gym, homework, and watched a dodgeball game. Monday - I registered for Spring Quarter, I'm getting lunch with my roomie, Jo at the VC, and then I have practice. Tuesday - I have Astronomy, so it will be a homework day and then I have a riding team meeting. Wednesday - I have classes and then homework time. Thursday - I have no classes, and practice. Friday - I have classes. Saturday - I am probably heading downtown with some of my friends.

MudLynn Update… MudLynn is back at home with Mom and Dad. I am missing her cuddles right now. I'm holding onto her New England Patriots dog tag so that I am motivated to save my money for an apartment this summer.

College Update… It's March and there are only two weeks left until finals and then Spring Break. Where has time gone?!

Riding Update… Riding is going well. I'm going to try and ride Dott at the barn and learn to effectively ride Arabians.

IHSA Regionals 2015

Well, we did it! Keelin, Jill and I all pointed out of the same level and made it to Regionals at the same time. Jill moves on to go to Zones in California while Keelin and I root for her from home. Jill goes to Zones with Emily and Whitney.

I am really proud of my year. I've accomplished so much within the first year of being on the team. My goal next year will be qualifying for Zones and strengthening my lower leg. I am glad that I have an awesome team and a great coach with me all the time. I am also thankful that I have my parents who are my biggest supporters of the sport that I love to do.

I got to ride a pony named William. He was a 16 yr old Arabian/Connemara cross. Even though I placed 5th, I was happy I got to ride him. He was super cute. I hope I get to see him at a future show next season. It makes me want to purchase an Arabian so I can strengthen my leg, which is what the judge said I had to work on this summer.

We got to keep the little wooden horse that held the number of our horse on the back.

My dad got to come to the one and only horse show he could make. It was nice to have him there rooting for me along with my mom.

I'll always be his little girl, even if I'm 21.

5 Days to Go until Regionals

Gymnastics on Horseback!

I had a little fun in my practice last night with Koré. We worked a lot on bending as well as getting her to drop her head into a nice position. When she dropped her head, he trot was more flowing and working rather than it would be if her head was in the air like a giraffe. She actually sweated last night because we got her to use her hind legs.

Koré is an awesome mare. I really like her, wish I had the money to buy her. She is a fantastic mare.