Animals make everything ok

Today felt like the first relaxing day I've had in a long time. After endless months of interning in the week and working at the weekends, I decided an afternoon at the New Forest would be the perfect way to unwind and lose myself in the country air and to-cute-to-resist animals.

It seems a walk in the fresh air really does some good, with the occasional (ok, every 5 minutes) stroll over to the donkeys and shetland ponies for a fuss putting the biggest smile on my face. It's strange the effect that animals can have on you - I can be in the worst mood in the world until I'm in the presence of a cute and furry being and then my troubles melt away with each stroke. 

I have to admit though, they aren't always as friendly as they first seem. I soon discovered this when one particular pony decided to buck in the direction of my boyfriend. As much as I like to believe he did it because he wanted affection from me and me only, I finally realised he was just bit mean.