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January 28, 2004
Discoveries
I went on a walk around the office. My firm holds 4 floors (plus 2 half floors) of the building I work in. I just did one lap around each continuous floor, taking the stairs down between floors. This little lunch time jaunt gave me another 1731 steps! I do believe I have found a good way to get exercise without leaving the building, subjecting myself to the elements or spending any money. Whoo Hoo! As long I keep a comfy pair of shoes under my desk, and I will be set.
Now here is the real news. For months, I have been talking about going back to school. The first step was finding a program that works with learning disabled adults (that's me!). Specifically, I needed an organization that did educational evaluation and remedial ramp-up classes. I have been out of the educational fray for such a long time and I was so unprepared for college after HS that I want to make sure I have all of the resources lined up that I will need to get it right this time. I had heard of The Lab School when I was kicking around the idea of going back to school in the past, but had forgotten the name. Now that I have found it again, I have a couple problems. Money is one of them, but I figure if this is something I REALLY want, I will find the money. My greater issue is fear. When I went to the Lab School website and realized it was the place I was looking for, a shot of fear rippled through my body. Now that I have the resources I was (rather half-heartedly) looking for, I am out of excuses. I no longer have a viable reason for living with the status quo. I am completely freaked out. Alarms are buzzing and the bells of failure are going off. Rationally, I know it will be a challenge, but nothing I can't handle. However, the rational part of my brain is not winning out here.
