The Meeting and Life Lessons

The first meeting of our natural horsemanship group went as well as it would, in fact, better.  A lot of people didn't make it, but some people did, and were glued to the LHB course as the first dvd played.  One person actually came only for the meeting, the others popped in because they were interested (and I lured them in with pizza and pop ;) ). 
All in all, I'm inspired by how many people were truly fascinated by it.  Out of six people who came (popped in and out, most of them), three of them were completely engrossed mentally in it, for however long they could concentrate.  Kerstyn looked like someone had announced an early christmas when I surprised her by lending her the entire LHB course until the next meeting.  :) 
I'm feeling very motivated, even if not a whole lot of people stayed.  Kerstyn suggested we talk up a storm about the meeting to people, about how much fun it was, and suggested that the reason people didn't come was because they didn't really know what to expect.  Now that the first meeting's out of the way, people will know what it is, and more may decide to come. 
Horsemanship update-I have been BUSY BUSY BUSY.  I've realized that attending the fast track course this year, even if I apply for and am lucky enough to get a scholarship, is probably not the best decision financially, as much as a huge disappointment it is.  My schedule is already completely full-with me working at my current job for forty hours a week, while working towards completing my level three and playing with Vegas, and the fact that I may be playing with a third horse named Lotus soon.  In order to go this year, I'd have to pick up a second job and somehow manage sixty+ hours a week on top of everything else, and inevitably I'd have to compromise my horsemanship for money.  I'd rather take the time it takes so it takes less time, and come better prepared. 
On the upside, this means I can really focus on starting this natural horsemanship study group at the barn, which I'm finding is quickly becoming a bit of an obsession.  And it'll give me time to get my driver's license and buy a truck.  Finding a trailer to borrow is going to be a lot easier for me than finding a truck to borrow.  Plus, it'd just be nice to have my own ride-and more than likely, I'll end up saving money by sleeping in my truck the entire course.  Or the trailer I either buy or borrow.  It's not glamorous, but it doesn't have to be-I really need to get there and go after my dream. 
Another aspect I'll also be able to focus on, when I get the chance, will be my confidence when talking/interacting other people.  I find this is something I can lack in, and building my confidence in that is really going to help.  I've realized I also have a lot of personal growth to do before I go to Parelli Uni-while I've come a long way and have a lot to offer, the kind of instructor that I would like to become needs to be more centered and act more like a leader.