I suppose AOF isn't limited just to aging equine addicts. There are lots of things that as a 40 something person I would not try that 10 years ago I would have jumped at the chance to try. For instance, when I turned 30 I really wanted to jump out of an airplane. Now, even the thought of leaving an airworthy vessel and trusting my life to a sheet of nylon just gives me the willeys. Shudder. I have always wanted to get a tattoo. That desire seems to be fading somewhat. I keep telling myself that it is because I can't find a design that I like, but inside I know the truth - it is getting more scary to take the risk. After all, what if my metal allergy kicks in and I wind up with a big sore messy scar?
I feel like I should start a support group. At the beginning of every meeting we could all stand up and say:
"Hi my name is ... (Char) and I suffer from Equine Adult Onset Fear."
Then we could all sit around and commiserate (read: bitch), smoke a bunch of cigarettes and drink coffee. Oh wait, that's already been done by another group. I think cheese and crackers along with some nice chilled wine would do the trick. I have also heard that rum and coke settle the nerves quite nicely as well.
I know that I could easily round up other gals with the same condition. In fact, I'm sure that if I could figure out how to combat this affectation I could write a book, go on tour, and make my millions. Maybe I could even help somebody. You never know, it could happen.
As I go along in this blog I want to share some thoughts about the origins of and battle to overcome AOF in my life.
In the meantime, here is a picture of me trying NOT to be afraid at my first show riding Sam:
I just realized I haven't introduced Sam.... I'll do that soon. And no, I am not pregnant, I just look that way. One of the wicked things AOF whispers into my ear is that I am too fat to ride.Well, I ain't getting any thinner (or younger) just sitting around, right?
2 comments:
I think you look fine! Quit being so critical of yourself, have some whine (and maybe some cheese), then jump out of a plane on your way to get your tattoo. By the time you get all of that done then riding horses will be a breeze!
"have some whine"
Thought that was what I WAS doing was whining?? ha ha.
I still think a tattoo is in my future sometime. Probably a horse and probably on an inconspicuous place that is not likely to sag or wrinkle... say, like on the back of my earlobe.
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