Highway To Hell

I cycled to work for the first time yesterday. My God! I honestly thought I was going to fall into a little pile of mush half way there. And I'm looking to become a policeman...hmmmpf... Not doing too well in the stamina department... It takes about an hour to cycle there and let me tell you that after working at a packed airport I was NOT looking forward to cycle all the way home, picking up Little F on the way as well.

To top it off I bought my first pair of serious ass kicking trainers the other day with the plan to start jogging at least 3 times a week. So I went with a friend, and I brought Little F with me in her buggy. Now, the buggy itself weighs at least 8 kilograms and Little F weighs in at 15 kilograms. Try that uphill when you haven't lifted anything heavier than a liter of milk in the last, I'd say 5 years ( I'm not including Little F in that since she's never nor will she ever be weighing me down, metaforically speaking). Needless to say, if I bring Little F with me everytime I go jogging I never have to join a gym...ever!!

On a more positive note, I managed to pass my first major test in computer science (ECDL-European Computer Drivers Licence). I only scored 80%, but given that the leaflet that my teacher had given me to study from only included every other page (yes I know!!!) I think I did quite well. I could have waited to take the test until next week, of course, but I have 5 other courses to get through, so I just want to get everything started asap.

I'm now one step closer to my goal. I know that it's hard to get accepted to the Police Academy here, but if I don't try I'll never know, right? It feels alot better doing this than studying to become a nursery teacher. I feel more alive and happier even though it's definitely going to be the toughest ride I've ever been on....