Busy busy busy

Some people may thrive on chaos. I am not one of them. I thrive when my schedule affords me at least one evening in three I can spend on the couch with my dog, watching movies.

There have been no such evenings since my summer kicked into full gear.

These are the reasons why I'm too busy:

1. My students are wonderful riders and want to show off their skills at shows almost every weekend.

I can't really complain. I like watching them show, too, and coaching ain't free, so bills are getting paid.

2. My favorite professor asked me to be her research assistant.

Again, I can't complain, but 10-30 hours per week? Really, Rachel? You made that commitment?

3. Diddy is really fun to ride.

Even though I don't make it out there much, I am constantly lured by the availability of adorable Diddy who is such a pleasure to be around.

4. I miss my sister.

Because I am in serious Amanda withdrawal, I have to budget a couple hours per day for our 2-3 daily phone calls/voice message exchange.

5. The Defender Project. Enough said.

Luckily class is winding up this week, but the clinic portion of the Project goes all summer.