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Boot Camp - Day One

I meant to post last night, but time got away from me.

I am happy to report that I made it through my first day of boot camp.. well, mostly.

Intense is a word that could be used for the workout that we were given.  Hellacious could be another.

The class had nine people, which was the perfect size.  They all seemed to be supportive of one another.  I can see becoming close to this group as time goes along.

My first impression of the instructor (Doug) is that he is not as bad as I imagined.  He seems to be one of those people who will push you, but not over what you can physically do. He really knows his stuff and took time here and there to correct how I was doing things, but not in a mean way.

The one thing that darkened the day a bit was that I saw my breakfast for the second time.  Twice.  That is a sign of working hard, right?  Ugh.

I made it through 2.5 of the 5 reps, so I feel that I did well.

We will see how tomorrow goes, but I really think that I will eventually be able to do (and maybe like) this workout.

Hopefully.

Stay tuned...

Skeered...

I am starting something in the morning and I am a bit nervous about it.

Okay.. a lot nervous.

A few months ago, my best friend Cameron saw that there was a Groupon coupon that he was thinking about getting.  (If you don't get Groupon for your city, stop reading now and go sign up.. I'll wait...)  He texted me and told me to look at the coupon and see if I was interested.  I did and decided to take his suggestion and bought it. Bought two of them.

What the coupon got me was 12 visits to a local boot camp.  Er... 24 because of the double coupon.  

Tomorrow is the first class.  

Tomorrow at 6am.  Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6am.  For at least the next two months.

Ugh.

If you know me at all, you know that I am not a morning person, so being across town by then is going to hurt.

I have not met the trainer, but Cameron has.  The trainer, Doug, scared him.  Therefore, I am scared.

Here is a pic of Doug that I stole off their site...

He has a sadistic look about him, doesn't he?

Oh well, I guess that I will meet Mr. Pain bright and early tomorrow.

Maybe I will be so sleepy that I will not remember it.

Doubt it.

I know that it will be very good for me, but I am still really nervous.

Oh well..  I'm off to bed.

That alarm is going to be early.

Sigh.

Stay tuned...

Memories..

Last week, I bought a scanner.  It's one of those things that I have been wanting for a while, but have just not broken down and bought.  I noticed a cheap-ish one in a sale paper and went for it.

When I got it hooked up and going, I decided to delve into the four big picture storage boxes in the top of one of my closets.

Here are some of the pictures that I have scanned so far..

   

Going through these boxes has been totally bittersweet for me.  

I look at this kid in his early twenties and see lots of things in his eyes. 

That kid was wide eyed and innocent.  Everything was new to him, as he had just left all he knew to go to a new place where he knew no one.  He adapted and met a wonderful group of people that eventually became some of the best friends he will ever have.  He lived for his job and never worried about much.  He knew that he would be okay, no matter what happened to him. 

Now, that kid is grown up and everything is not all happy and shiny. 

He still has the memories, but would kind of like to go back in time to feel that innocence again.

And to dance with Baloo...  

..just one more time.

Stay tuned...