Happy New Year!

Kelly put Goal Sheets in all the trunks over Holiday and I have a meeting with her on Friday to discuss my 2014 goals.
We did a very similar exercise at our Sales Meeting a few weeks ago- writing down goals. Apparently those who write them down are substantially more likely to complete them.
I don't know.... I write down my New Years resolutions every year and never actually execute on them. Whoops- I just went through my archives on Em is a Gem and didn't actually have a resolution post for 2013. No wonder I felt so lazy this year!

So a few (but big) goals for 2014 (in no particular order):
- Buy a house.
- Rehome Wilbur.
- Lose weight (gaahhh- the never ending goal)- faithfully log my WW points and lose 15lb by 3.30.
- Work really really hard. Seriously. Worker bee status.
- Buy a new horse.
- Create a monthly budget- be super duper fiscally responsible.
- Compliment Paul every day and do one extraordinarily nice thing for him each week.

But as always- be the best I can be, live in the present, and be happy with all that I have.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year! Cheers to 2014!

Polly has a resolution. Get more treats.

This Really Happened!

I rode a Norwegian Fjord! My Mom's Book Club friend just happens to own one and I had the opportunity for an impromptu Dressage lesson on the fabulous Davin when I was back in Cleveland for Holiday!
I am, of course, terrible at dressage but the little guy was kind enough to truck me around for a hot minute. He has a super smooth trot and canter which made both gaits very comfortable to sit to. I secretly (or not so) wanted to shove him in my duffle and bring him home with me.

A Christmas Miracle

Geez this blog has been doom and gloom lately!
What do you spot in the left hand corner of my trunk?

Yes! It's the missing Horseman's One Step that fell prey to the Barn Vortex nestled snug in my trunk! Whoever borrowed it left it out and the saintly assistant trainer returned it. Perhaps I went too far with "miracle" but hey- it's the little things!

Equestrian Blogger Gift Exchange!

My husband texted me a photo of my Gift Exchange present while I was in Vegas and I could not wait to get home to open it! The Blogger Gift Exchange, hosted by the wonderful Tracy at Fly On Over, has been one of the highlights of the month!
I was so excited to find out that my Blog Gifter was none other than Karley of All In! I love reading about her horsey life between Henry and the new Grayson. Since she's local I'm going to need to plan a visit to thank her in person!
In my package I got a beautiful equestrian photo frame- just right for my desk at work. Now I  need to pick a favorite photo of Wilbur! A package of Cantering Chef horse cookies were included as well which is perfect- I'm always looking for new treats to add to the mix and they looked good enough to eat!
Karley- THANK YOU so much for your thoughtfulness!

Happy Holidays

Around this time of year I always have the best of intentions but inevitably I end up taking an unplanned (although often needed) blogging break due to our Sales Meeting and Holiday travels. So just in case....

Happy Holidays from the horses (and Emily, Paul, and Linus)