What have I learned this season? First and foremost I learned that the ladies on this forum are great. Their kind words of support during my summer of crisis helped tremendously.

2. I'm a lot stronger than I realized and in turn can handle a lot more than I realized. Bottom line I'm one tough and stubborn old lady.

3. I have been blessed with a wonderful family and a great circle of friends who have allowed me to lean on them a lot this year.

4. I've learned I still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to my riding. I will have some good goals to strive for in 2008!

5. I can ride with the "big dogs" for a while before I get dropped!

6. I'm one lucky lady!

7. I'm a good person regardless of what the ex has to say or thinks.

8. I need to learn to cry more often and I need to be more assertive. I have to take care of me.

9. I love my new body and I feel great! I'll really have to work hard to maintain the new me.

10. Life is good.