Change and Future

I finished my first year of my Animal Science degree this past week. It hasn't been an easy semester but I have changed a lot.

My health has been a constant battle since about winter break. I haven't been able to play any sports or race since September. Sports are usually what keep me sane and mild my stress and anxiety.  But I'm on the road to recovery and starting another round of physical therapy tomorrow morning. I have also gained a small amount of weight which I plan to loose this summer when my mom starves me on her super health nut diet :)

I broke my first yearling this semester. He gave me a lot of confidence to continue working with horses. It wasn't easy but I learned a lot more than I was expecting too. Also, I probably should have taken a longer break from my horse class than I did. Working with a very green horse less than 3 weeks after you have knee surgery is not the greatest idea in case anyone is wondering. Pain is difficult to manage. Blade sold for a lot more money than I was expecting him too, as the highest selling yearling of the group.

I also learned a lot this last year about who my true friends I can trust are. Unfortunately most of them are back home but it has made me a stronger person. Anyone who tells you that there is less drama in college is WRONG! Someone who I thought was turning into one of my closest friends turned into someone who won't even look at me. People I would do just about anything for even though I hadn't known them for long spoke behind by back about who I was.

Despite all the challenges in my life this past semester I did a lot better in school than I did in the fall. I'm loving my major even if I dislike parts of it I still really enjoy learning what I am. Chemistry is still a challenge for me but to overcome that challenge I have decided to minor in it.

This summer I plan to work back home in Phoenix and if I get the chance I would like to travel a little bit. I have been considering raising a dog but have instead decide to wait. I think I want a dog of my own instead of a guide dog puppy. I'm not sure if I want a companion dog or a pet. Some people say I should just train myself a service dog but I don't think I have the commitment for it currently. Or what I would train it to do. I'm only really temporarily disabled. Haha.

Next year should be interesting. I want to try racing my bike and doing triathlons again as well as playing intramurals. I will also be riding horses again starting this summer hopefully. My friend and I will be sharing an apartment next year so I'm excited to start living more independently and cooking. Things are constantly changing and all I can do is embrace it. :)
What the future brings? I can only guess, many adventures!