260 - life.
Nikki’s comment about me riding for a living:
April 16, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
Man, I wish I had the balls to do that. You can’t make it doing that kind of thing around here, though. And I can’t move. Plus I always think what if something happens to me and I couldn’t do it anymore, then what. I don’t know. Glad someone out there is actually able to do what they WANT to do with their life.
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I think after Cook, it really inspired me. Life REALLY is too short to just lay around and go through the motions. It doesn’t mean anything unless you are doing something you love every day. I just never want to die tomorrow and have everyone stand around at my funeral saying “I know she was really good at Microsoft Excel, but gee, I wish she had pursued horses… she was good at that. What if?”
I know that sounds like I just read that out of a “Chicken Soup for the Soul Vol 697″ but I’m serious. It can be taken from you in an instant. In seconds… Literally SECONDS, your life can change. On November 21 at 2:05 AM, my life was one way. At 2:06 AM, my life was flipped upside down.
But to answer your question you ask yourself…. what if I can’t do it anymore. Then I’ll stop and do something else. But for now, I want to do this. Forever.
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My roommate was very sweet to me tonight. We were talking about the picture I have of Cook and I (dress picture). I was relaying to Allie how good she was that day. She was so good.
So I got upset, talking about her.
Allie said that she thinks that Cook watches over me, she’s sure of it.
Comment by nikki
April 16, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
You are so totally right, Crystal. So right. Life is so short and we need to make the most of it. That’s been on my mind all week…matter of fact, it’s gonna be the topic of my blog tonight if I ever get to it.
And I believe Cook’s watchin over you too. (:
ps> go to Lauren’s photo website and you’ll see some really cute pics of my girl and Junior. I talked to Lauren at the show and she took several pics of us. (:
Comment by Beth
April 16, 2008 @ 9:04 pm
I did the same EXACT thing when Ollie died. I quit my full time job and pursued my dream, thats what Ollie did for me. He renewed my life and my ambition.
I believe they guide us and watch over us.
Comment by Mrs Mom
April 17, 2008 @ 8:38 am
Since I lost my old gelding, there are times I * swear * he is here watching over us and “telling me where to go”. (Hey, you had to know the old boy…lol somedays that instruction would be good, others… well! LOL)
Life is short indeed, and you are right- keep going and keep riding! Follow that dream and know that you are doing the right thing!
Comment by jewel and abu
April 17, 2008 @ 6:21 pm
pursue your dream and count your lucky stars while you can. Never doubt for one moment that Cook is not right there beside you.