This year has been a series of time dragging and flying by all at the same time. Honestly I can't even remember what all has happened this year. But I have been enjoying everyone else's summaries, so I figured I would jump on the blog hop train from Alberta Equest.
What is the best thing that has happened to you in 2020?
Personal: I started a new job this year and despite only having 6 weeks "normal", it has been a very productive year.
Horse: Karma. Technically she was last year's purchase, but her steadiness this year has been more than I could have possibly hoped for when I bought her. I started her myself after not having ridden regularly in over 6 months. The ground work I had done paid off in combination with her very sensible attitude.
What is the worst thing that has happened to you in 2020?
Personal: In the grand scheme of things, I have had much worse years. Yes, there were some inconveniences and overall the stress did wear on me, but nothing too terrible for me personally.
Horse: I had planned for a low key year due to moving, starting a new job, and having a baby horse. She is happy and healthy, which is really all I want at the end of the day.
What was the biggest purchase in 2020?
Personal: I was super boring this year. I had saving goals because someone decided to dip into saving while unemployed last year to buy a very cute pony. So my goal for this year was to get my savings back to the pre-unemployment level (which I just managed).
Horse: I haven't actually paid for it, but since I have been trying to buy it since June(?) I am counting the saddle for this year. I have another one on the way to me right now, so hopefully this one is the charm.
What was your biggest accomplishment in 2020?
Personal: Not utterly failing at my new job. This year allowed me to realize I am better at my job than my previous employers frequently implied.
Horse: Karma got started under saddle.
What do you feel like COVID robbed you of in 2020?
Personal: Time with my mom. I had planned to fly back to check on her pretty frequently and that didn't happen. She has had some health problems this year, so I have suffered from some guilt for taking a job far away and leaving her with the two horses to take care of.
Horse: I had intended to take regular lessons so I was riding prior to starting Karma, but the stay at home order prevented that and by the time it was lifted I didn't feel terribly motivated to go back. So I didn't.
Were you subject to any COVID impulse buys in 2020?
Personal: Snacks? I can't think of anything that was very interesting.
Horse: Pivo. Zero regrets. I have video of Karma's early rides and that makes me very happy.