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Spinning in Necessity

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As is per usual for this week’s Spin Cycle, I procrastinated and waited until the morning it was due to write it and turn it in. This week’s topic is on things you can’t live without. I guess I wouldn’t even get this done if it weren’t for Father Time.

The smart ass in me wants to say that I can’t live without life- and obviously this week’s events clearly have put that in the forefront of my mind.

However, I don’t think Jen quite had that in mind when she thought up this week’s subject so I’ll see how short I can make this list.

While I would manage/or am managing to survive without the following life just wouldn’t be the same if you’re me:

Zach- really this one should be self explanatory. He treats me better than anyone ever has. Loves me more than I believed it was humanly possible to love, and puts up with me when I have psychotic woman moments (which are few and far between).

Horses- God’s original therapist. I don’t need to say more.

My trusty, cast iron skillet- My mother doesn’t have one, and do you know how many meals I’ve cooked since I’ve been here? Two. Dos. That’s it. She was so excited to have me around; then I go and disappoint because cooking in her pots and pans is simply not the same. Plus she keeps different things in her kitchen than do I, so every time I want to cook something I have to go to the grocery store first. Not something that the woman who hates to hook and un-hook her horse trailer really enjoys doing.  I am, however, still alive and probably weigh less for it!

The internet- it’s my lifeblood. Ok, well not really. But I do love it. I can shop on it, talk to and keep up with friends with it, and now I can see Zach on it via Skype and the nifty invention known as the web-cam!

A Cell Phone- Maureen covered this one nicely.

A big truck and trailer- obviously I need this so my therapists and I can go places and hang out.

I’m also inclined to add the sun to this list, because I’ve seen it so infrequently lately that I now know, I could never live in Seattle.

What is it that you couldn’t live without? I’d love to know!

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About ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~

Jenn Zeller is the creative mind and boss lady behind The South Dakota Cowgirl. She is an aspiring horsewoman, photographer, brilliant social media strategist and lover of all things western.

After a brief career in the investment world to support her horse habit (and satisfy her mother, who told her she had to have a “real” job after graduating college), she finally took the leap and stepped away from a regular income; trading the business suit once and for all for cowgirl boots, a hat, and jeans. She has not looked back.

When Jenn first moved to The DX Ranch on the South Dakota plains, she never imagined she’d find herself behind a camera lens capturing an authentic perspective of ranching, and sharing it with others. Jenn has always been called to artistry, and uses music, writing, images, home improvement, and her first true love of horses to express her ranching passion.

Horses are the constant thread and much of her work centers around using her unique style of writing to share her horsemanship journey with others in publications such as CavvySavvy, the AQHA Ranching Blog, the West River Eagle, the family ranch website, and her own website.

Using photography to illustrate her stories has created other opportunities -- Jenn’s brand “The South Dakota Cowgirl” has grown to the level of social media “Influencer”. This notoriety has led to work with Duluth Trading Company, Budweiser, Wyoming Tourism, Vice, Circle Z Ranch and Art of the Cowgirl, to name a few. She also serves as a brand ambassador for Woodchuck USA, Arenus Equine Health, Triple Crown Feed and Just Strong fitness apparel. Her photography has been featured by Instagram, Apple, TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Oprah Magazine. Jenn’s work has been published internationally, has been seen in several books and has graced the covers of several magazines.

Jenn became a social media influencer by accident when she started to explore Instagram as a way to share her life on the ranch with folks that don’t get to experience it. It’s grown into an incredible platform that she uses to empower women, create an environment for self improvement and share life on the ranch.

When she’s not working, she loves to drink coffee, play with her naughty border collie named Copper, start ranch colts, and run about the country chasing cans. Her mother still thinks she doesn’t have a “real” job.

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  1. Tana says

    Here’s a couple on My list:

    My horses: they are my calm. they bring things back to perspective. they bring us together. they are allowing me to pass my knowledge onto my daughter.

    My daughter: I am sure no explanation is needed.

    My spurs: They do something to my soul when I put them on. I can still remember my father giving them to me and telling me not to bother coming home if I ever lost them. That was almost 20 years ago.

    My dog: brings instant smile to my face

    My parents: right, wrong or otherwise they are there for me and are always honest with me, weather I like it or not, or even if I don’t want to hear it.

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  2. Sprite's Keeper says

    Hm, John is a definite. The changes he’s inspired in me just by being him are amazing. Yesterday, I was pulling my hair out I was so busy, and he came and kidnapped me to Starbucks to just sit and talk for a few minutes. Completely turned around my day just with his smile and his compassion. And I get to keep him!
    Okay, now I have to go call him. Thanks for reminding me of that, Jen.
    You’re linked!

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  6. Camille says

    I’m not great at cooking with cast-iron skillets, but I totally know how frustrating it is to try and cook in other people’s kitchens. SO ANNOYING! I hate hate HATE it.

    Thanks for the spin.

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  10. Sharron Marshall says

    My dogs, cats & horses, my sister & I should have put first – My husband.
    My apple mac, my comfy pair of jeans, favourite t-shirt & pink converse sneakers, OK not a absolute need, but they make me feel good when I wear them.

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