Well, that was a nice time, wasn't it? I took level one, knowing that I wouldn't pass this year, due to lack of study time. It wasn't a hard as I thought it would be. But I didn't pass.
Last week I took my finals, and there was also a charity event that I helped put together. So this morning is the first day after a very busy week. I thought about taking it easy, but there are many phone calls and odds and ends to take care of, so I don't feel like letting them fester.
I bought my books for the next semester. It will only be four classes, since I know I have to take a summer class regardless, I am not going to load up this semester. Either way I will transfer to UIC in the fall with 60 credits. I will be a 40 year old junior; I have no shame about that, and only a tiny hint of regret that my fear held me back so long.
I have also been on an exercise regimen, after stepping on the scale and hitting 195. I weighed in today at 184 after starting my program 5 weeks ago. I feel lighter and can see the difference. I want to lose 10 more pounds; I haven't broke the 180 mark in many years, but I keep losing weight, so I will keep it up. My plan is so simple, many people wouldn't even bother to try it, I think. I go to the gym 6-7 times a week and burn calories. First 500, then 600; next week I will bump it up yo 700. I will start using weights again after this calorie-burning phase, sometime next month.
Going everyday makes me think about what I eat. I weigh myself once a week, on Saturdays, to make sure I don't pig out on Friday night, which is a habit I am breaking. It takes about 6.5 hours a week including commuting, so it's not a big time drain. I listen to podcasts, music, or watch tv (American TV is really nothing but "What Not To Wear", I am beginning to think).
I also bought some books on project management, supply chain, and The Four Hour Work Week.
So I have a busy month off...