Firsts

Two firsts today. Ok, not technically firsts but restarts after a long break.

Number one was a return to the gym. Oh my aching muscles. I was fine all day until I got home. You know how it is, you get home, you know you can relax (a little, still shedloads of reading to do) and the body bites back. Now the thighs are whining about the work they've had to do, now the arms are whinging and claiming to be too weak to carry anything. Worst of all, my calf muscles have decided to go on strike - I'm walking like Albert Steptoe at the moment.

Number two was a return to the classroom - this time as a teacher. It was a team effort and I wasn't up for too long but, oh dear... I spoke much too fast, demanded much too much and drew a complete blank when trying to explain things. I have an hour to myself tomorrow so I'm sure things will get better. It's just hard adjusting to lower levels after teaching such high levels all last year.

Also I've decided what I'm going to do about for the writing I have to do. I'm happy with the decision and that's lifted a weight off my shoulders.

Finally, the day after tomorrow is Valentine's Day. I'm not expecting anything but those of you with a sweetheart - DON'T FORGET!