We got home today to ecstatic dogs, and I was thrilled to see them. We had a magical time in Mexico, and the staff at @eldoradoresorts could not have been more attentive. Our butler, Jorge Cruz, was exceptional and exceeded our expectations at every turn. Honestly, I wasn't super excited to go on this trip but it was precisely what I needed, and such a treat to spend a week with wonderful, easygoing, and fun friends. Between seasonal winter depression, hormonal fluctuations, bloating, bleeding, and inflammation, and anticipating my hysterectomy in a couple weeks, my head's been in a dark place and the depression was suffocating. I wasn't excited about this trip because I haven't been excited about anything at all, and my motivation to do even the most basic things has been nonexistent. I'm so glad I went! I chose this photo to post because this moment was the happiest I've felt in a long time. It's been years since I've ridden a horse, but my past lessons were helpful, and I had the most wonderful horse named Chili. The guides at @bonanza_mx were also lovely and I especially enjoyed speaking with Tony and Xavier, and will treasure the photos that Josรฉ took. This excursion rekindled my passion for horses that I'd lost in recent years struggling with illness and fatigue. Depression is no joke, and I'm not suggesting that sunshine holidays or a horseback ride will snap you out of your blues. But for me, this excursion brought me a world of joy and hope, and reminded me of the many things I used to love to do that I've let fall by the wayside recently. I'll have hysterectomy surgery on the 12th, and I am #hopeful that it will resolve so many of the issues that have plagued my abdominal area, from my GI to reproductive organs (buh bye!!) This trip was a kickstart for getting both my physical and mental health on track. I didn't know a beach trip with friends, swimming in cenotes, or a horseback excursion would impact my state of mind so profoundly, but it has! I am eternally grateful for the mental reboot as I face new challenges in the coming days. I don't know if I'll start riding again, but I'd like to. #mentalhealth #grateful #itgetsbetter #me #mindandbody (at Bonanza Mx) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb6aC7dOvpO/?utm_medium=tumblr
