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Wow, it’s been a while since my last post in April! This year has been a whirlwind—it’s incredible how time flies.

Big milestone: I turned 40! I still can’t believe it. I don’t feel 40, though; my mind says 20, but my body sometimes feels 70. 😅 I was lucky to celebrate with my family and closest friends, and my parents surprised me with my very first Louis Vuitton. She’s stunning!

I also completed my MSF course, which means I can legally ride my motorcycle now! I recently took my Triumph Bonneville T120 on its first solo ride to work. It was nerve-wracking but exhilarating, and I’m hooked! My next dream bike is the Triumph Scrambler, so I can join my husband on some dirt road adventures.

Unfortunately, I got hit with a really bad bug and was in bed for a week, which wiped out all my PTO for the year.

This year marked our 10th wedding anniversary, and my parents gifted us a trip to Italy! With no more PTO left, we’ve had to push it to next year, but honestly, I feel good about having more time to plan without the rush.

And finally, tomorrow’s a big day: my first horse show since I was young! I’ve been training hard all year, and while I’m basically starting from scratch, I’m thrilled to put my skills to the test. No high expectations here—just excited to be back in the arena and starting again.

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