A calendar is born – thanks to M

I used Lulu this time, to make it -  instead of fd’s flickr toys (which still rock, i just needed something more flexible when it came to image cropping, etc)

I really hope she likes it, and even more importantly, I hope A likes it (as it’s for her, ultimately)

I have also made a lulu photo book (you can see it here http://www.lulu.com/content/1192654 ) and i’ve had some nice comments on it so far…

Now to see if anyone buys one! (besides my coco-sister!)

I have also been approached by a media company, who want to use some of my images for a “small project” for National Geographic.

yes. you read that right. National Bloomin’ Geographic.

I tried not to squeal in excitement. I replied to their email immediately and said YES YES YES OF COURSE!!! They even want to pay me!

Haven’t heard anything though… it’s been 2 days… i’m trying to stay positive about it… but also trying not to get my hopes up (As usual)

I wore my yellow shirt today (felt thin enough to brave it) and i got so many compliments that i was rather glad i did… really made me feel good (for once)

Rode Ex this late afternoon, it was awesome…  tried him in a happy mouth pelham

first time i’ve ever used one, and i think it was the first time he’s ever been in one!

but we persevered! and he was so good… i think he liked the apple taste of the bit once he got used to it and i had BRAKES! i also had to learn (very quickly) how to ride with double reins (i didn’t buy a rein connector, silly me) – luckily, i have taken so many photos of dressage riders, using double bridles, that i knew how to work the reins i was rather proud of myself (as was C! hehe she said “wow you’ve come such a long way, A” and she’s right!)

so all these plates in the air for me… and i feel good.

as W said when she heard the news about NatGeo… “this is where it all turns good… this is That Moment, you know that, right?”

I really hope so… this is the beginning of  Good Things… i can just feel it…

and i’m not scared!