Sleeping Wisdom

So I downloaded a sleep tracking app earlier this year, and one of the things it does is record talking and ambient noise. Last night I was apparently coaching in my sleep. There were a couple instances of "That's good, that's good, and.. there it is!" Which are things I mumble while watching a student in their free practice time at the end of a session. 

Apparently I was discussing mounted archery saddles, as well: "There's modular, and flatback: depends what you need."

But my favourite bit was the words to live by: "If the basics are correct, you can get as fancy as you want." Very true, and pertinent to all the areas I am working on in myself.

There has been a lot of talk in my historical rec group about paths to peerage, as the Board has opted to create a missile weapon Peerage, and noted that this would include certain aspects of equestrian. I've been reading along with the discussions on the equestrian groups on FB, and participating when I feel I can add something yo ghe discussion. It's ked to some very solid evaluations of what an Eq peerage would look like, including a solid, in depth discussion of a "correct" seat, and even some specific case advice. It is insidious to note that I tick literally all the boxes of what should constitute a Peer in Eq on any list that was posted, especially the teaching, training and building aspects. I wonder if anyone recognises that? If so, I have to wonder where I'm lacking.

It's probably presentation. 

It is a very good thing I redirected my energy in the SCA to enjoyment rather than following a Path, especially one that at times, feels like scorched earth. 

 /sigh.

Thumb Draw

Got in a teensy bit of practice on my no look thumb draw yesterday. I should fo more to really lock it away, but it is making sense, which makes me really happy. So is the back draw, so now I just have to knuckle down and whip up a back quiver. Whee!

I have done some back yard practice, and am feeling quite good about my three finger draw, but definitely need to do more ground practice of my thumb draw.

In other areas, I've re-thiught mu room, shifted my correspondence area to beside my computer desk, and have started the process of slimming down all that extra stuff. I feel like I am about half done,  but it might be less than that. If I can take 15 minutes a day and just clear one shelf or drawer, I could build a habit of blitzing till actually done. 

Work is work. I have to make arrangements with rides that will work better for the schedule when Freya and Rowen leave. Some/hopefully most will be in with Justin, out with either Don or a client. I have to wrestle with my executive dysfunction a lot in regards to this stuff.

Well. All stuff, tbh. 

Flux

Things change, which is pretty much a universal truth. Knowing that doesn't make it easier when they do.

Restart

The first Outreach was a solid success, and while we were tired when we headed home, we had thoughts already about how to make the next one better: if assessed and acceptable, we can offer the participants the chance to shoot off the horse; we need extra staff/volunteers: two people doing all the setup, teaching, talking and teardown is very much a lot; we need to make some minor adjustments to our schedule to make it flow better; the hats work, but we need to do the embroidery option instead of the heat patches...

Lou and I are a really good team, and she inspires me to improve everything about myself, without any pressure, just by being herself. 

It's Monday, and I should sleep a bit before I try and wrestle my room into a livable shape before our insurance inspection in Tuesday. I have work at the farm from 11:30, then a lesson at 4:30 before I have to rush home and teach online at 7:30. Whee!