All Good Things Come to an End

Wow, where did eight weeks go???

We had our last official day of class today, we worked on one last horse at the dude ranch, then gathered round the fire pit for some reflection, chocolate cake and lots of tears. Thanks for
bringing the kleenex girls. We have such a fabulous group of people and we've all grown so close that I think secretly we all don't want it to end, but like the great Canadian band Trooper says "We're here for a good time, not a long time". Tomorrow is graduation which I'm sure will be fun yet sad at the same time. I'm excited for Meghan and Joshua to come so I can show them around.

Yesterday we worked on a variety of horses at a local Horse Rescue. My first horse had neurological problems so that was a bit of a challenge, then I worked on an old mare who had severe arithitis in her legs, and my last guy was a sweet Palomino named Scotch,(I would have loved to have brought him home too). But the picture of the day goes to Karen who stepped up and worked on a miniature named Lily. Word in the herd is that she was not always the nicest horse to be around but she thoroughly loved her massage. I can't help but laugh looking at this picture

After the Rescue we lounged around the pool then we attended a get together at Karen, Stefanie and Eliza's aparment. The beer was flowing like wine. Watching the video today I think we've all come to the realization that we'll never make it big as singers or dancers. Karen is still digging out M&M's out of her bra. Heidi thought Stefanie was joking when she pointed out that her beer was foaming on top of her head....yet here's the proof. Good times.

Family started rolling in today from Arizona, Oregon, California, Alberta and Ontario. Seeing that my peeps won't be showing up until after graduation I've decided to adopt a couple of class mates whose family live too far away to attend. So as of tomorrow, Sue will be my wise older sister who has a slight East coast accent, Heidi will be the neglected middle child that everyone ignores. Cat and Elisa will be my younger twin sisters with severe speech impediments.

Heidi and I are on our own tonight. Kimi and Liw are spending time with their respected families. We are managing fine so far, the apartment hasn't burnt down, we remembered to lock the door behind us and Kimi measured out the coffee for us so we're all set for the a.m.

Hard to believe this will be my last night in Loveland, my time here has been awesome and I'm walking away with much more than what I arrived with.

To my fabulous Figjam's, thanks for taking this ride with me. May the horse be with you.

Jessica