The aroma of markers
I needed to take a break from the heavy marker scent in the kitchen, so here I am glued to the computer again. This Battle of The Businesses banner will be the death of me yet...not from the worry of it but from the marker high I am getting!
Thinking of the Battle...*sigh*...I can't believe I actually for once in my life feel my age. I have never shyed away from a challenge, but sheesh...I am 37 years old and I can't run as fast, move as agile, shoot a basket as well, or have the willingness to make a fool out of myself trying like I used to! The water events have me worried...I am not a water/swimming fan to say the least. I am most comfortable with both feet on the ground...or more specifically with 4 hooves on the ground and mine in the stirrups. At least I should excel in the beach ball race, because those leg muscles from riding can hold the ball LOL!
Today I feel much better, more confident and happy with life in general. Really, it just took one event to change my day...one single parent that stopped by and said 'Good job'. How nice it is to hear that, and from a parent I have never met before...a real feel-good moment! I guess this is just another example of how I am once again viewing myself through someone else's eyes. I need to work on that.
BAH HUMBUG, rain is coming. I wanted to haul Corky to a show and show her in a longe line class for the very first time...but the weather will probably prohibit that. She is SO ready for her first class, and I can't wait. Plus we really need the practice to get ready for the big Tom Powers Futurity in Michigan...can't believe it is only in one month! Can't wait to go get my butt kicked by all those professionals :-]
Yum, more marker smell...how about another list...my favorite smells!
- Sawdust, especially pine shavings
- Fresh cut grass that is slightly damp
- Horse sweat (seriously! I know, I am weird!)
- Chicken soup
- Garlic (on food, not on someone's breath...unless it's my own!)
- Paint
- The old ditto machines - remember those? I miss those purple inked papers
- Bath and Body Works Moonlight Path - I am running out of body spray and need some more, I love that stuff
- Any berry-scented shampoo
- The smell of rain when it's hot outside
- Fire - as in an outdoor bonfire (like the illegal ones we have in our backyard on summer nights!)
- New car (haven't smelled that one in a long time!)
- Permanent marker (of course!)
- Brand new books - crack them open in the middle and put your nose in the binding...mmmmmm
- Nail polish remover
