An Impromptu Decision

I've wanted to go to Rolex since forever. Like, I have distinct memories of 19-year-old me dying of jealousy when finding out that my horse college friends were road tripping out together, and not being able to join them. Every year, I've tried to make Rolex happen, and every year the timing basically is just impossible to work out. So when one of my friends (who will remained unnamed because reasons) started suggesting a few days ago that I try to make the trip to Kentucky this year, my initial reaction was "no way."


But I thought about it. And thought some more. I get one 4-day weekend off work a month, and the bf and I had been talking about using April's time off to take a road trip...And Kentucky isn't really all that far from Missouri...So I sent B a text asking him how he feels about Kentucky.


To make a long story short, once B started looking in to all the fun things that apparently exist on the drive from Missouri to Kentucky and back, he was sold on the idea. I'll only be at Rolex for one day - Cross Country day - but I'm  incredibly excited to be going at all! Hopefully I'll see some of you there! (: 

Comments

  1. LoveLaughRideApril 5, 2017 at 6:08 AM

    That's awesome! There's a blogger meet-up at the Dubarry tent at 11 on Saturday. You should join us!

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  2. TheFoxRiderApril 5, 2017 at 6:13 AM

    EEEE! I think that would be the best day, if you have to pick one. I'm so jealous!

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    1. kaityApril 5, 2017 at 6:55 AM

      Right?! Of all the days, XC seems the most exciting. :D

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  3. EventingSaddlebredStyleApril 5, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    You will have so much fun!

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    1. kaityApril 5, 2017 at 8:07 AM

      It doesn't feel real yet but I am super excited!

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  4. TeresaAApril 5, 2017 at 9:44 AM

    I am jealous- that would be a lot of fun!

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  5. emmaApril 5, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    Have fun! I'm so bummed I'm not going this year!

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  6. Olivia @ DIY Horse OwnershipApril 5, 2017 at 12:50 PM

    So cool. I wish I was going.

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    1. kaityApril 12, 2017 at 6:12 PM

      That would be awesome (: Hopefully you get to in the near future!

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  7. TrainwreckInTealApril 5, 2017 at 3:05 PM

    Haha thanks for not outing me but clearly my secret is not well kept ;) hoping to buy my tix tonight and see you Saturday!!!

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  8. DomApril 6, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    Awesome! Enjoy :) I hope to make it down myself one day...

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  9. UnknownApril 10, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    Wooo! How fun :D

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