Updates...

Geez, I just can't keep a secret about my dating life! People just pick up on stuff. During my trip to Omaha, I was sending text messages while I was out with Tennille, and she immediately wanted to know who it was... I must have had a particular smile on my face or something. Becky sent me an e-mail asking me what I did for New Year's Eve, and I didn't answer right away... she picked up on that and thought I was avoiding her, lol.

Anyway, I'm not giving any details to anybody, but yes, I'm dating someone. I don't want to get into too many details because it's still new--and I'm sick and tired of having to explain about my failed relationships, which is why I try to keep this kind of thing quiet for as long as possible. All I'm going to say is this guy is amazing, and he treats me like a queen. Just trying to keep my feet on the ground, mmkay? ;)

So, now that the holidays are finally over, back to riding the bike and the horse! I did ride the trainer at my parents' house during my visit, but have slacked off the last week or so. I got on the trainer last night for 45 minutes--and damn, it's pretty evident that just the last couple of weeks have really caught up with me. I normally try to do intervals, and get my heart rate up to 180, then rest for a few minutes. It took FOREVER (at least compared to a couple weeks ago) to get my heart rate to that point. Yikes. I'm going to have to climb on the trainer again tomorrow... there's also talk of a night ride this Thursday (it's going to be in the 70s! WOOT!), and I'm really considering going.

I worked at the tack shop tonight, and went horseback riding afterwards. :) Riley is most definitely opinionated, but that actually makes it somewhat easier to ride him--he lets me know what works and what doesn't. If I'm doing something he doesn't like, he'll raise his head and tense his back. He's a very smart, sensitive horse, and I really like him. I had a good ride on him tonight... just did a few shoulder-ins, some figure 8s, and a bit of stretching. He's a cool horse, but he does need some work. I need a trainer, though, if I really want to improve him. Sigh.