Roping practice -- better than drinking.

I have finally realized why roping practice is so wonderful. I arrive and saddle up. Two or three hours later I look up and realize that I haven't once worried about my kids, or thought about what client's stuff I forgot to finish, or remembered the people I forgot to call back. I have forgotten how scattered my house is, or what I need to do for church. My car repairs and my future schedule for the week have been furthest from my mind. My payroll taxes, upcoming marketing projects, extended family duties, and fear of failing others have all disappeared without me knowing it. Roping practice is two hours of pure, focused, ME time. For an ADD business owner, mom of two young ones, someone who feels like she's constantly jumping from one problem or project to the next, that's magical. It makes me forget my problems and let go of all that anxiety better than drinking ever did.
Cheers.