Tag: self-doubt

  • Quit Putting Yourself Down: When Poking Fun Isn’t Funny

    Quit Putting Yourself Down: When Poking Fun Isn’t Funny

    I like horse shows. I like the energy; I like getting dressed up and seeing what Gangster and I can do. I like to show because it pushes me to become a better rider, it forces me to practice things that I otherwise might avoid. But I also hate showing, it’s terrifying and stressful and I…

  • Happy New Year, Happy Trails

    Happy New Year, Happy Trails

    Did you know that sometimes I stare at my blank computer screen with nothing to say for minutes on end? I’ll take a break from doing nothing to check and see if something gripping happened over on Facebook. Nothing did. So I’ll go back to my blank page, wondering what the hell I should write…