Updates n things

Despite my father, who shuns footwear of all types and prefers to walk on thorns and other things, I bought a new pair of shoes today.  These ones are running shoes.  I think I may be getting a little bit obsessed with the whole exercise thing but there could be worse addictions, right?  Unfortunately, my obsession with Eating Unhealthy Food continues also, so I’m unlikely to win any competitions any time soon.

I started running again a couple of weeks ago, as I was feeling frustrated about the climbing down time forced by reserve days.  Running so far has been ok with my neck, and it’s nice to get back into it.  I had bought some trail runners for my non-scramble hiking (as the rubber on my approach shoes is soft and therefore wears quickly) and hoped they would also work for regular running, but they are designed for running off-road and definitely don’t have the required cushioning for concrete.  (I know, I tried)

So now I am the proud owner of a pair of on road running shoes... yes, Dad, I could go barefoot, but I won’t.  And as tomorrow is a reserve day, I shall run in them.  Today I forced myself to rest.  Yesterday’s 20k hike before work has fatigued my legs and despite the new shoes, the legs needed recovery time!

On the work front, all is good - great, even.  I despise reserve days with no call outs (today being one of them) and long to fly.  It is strange feeling so excited about going to work still... long may it last!  Next month marks the six month point in the new job and I am as happy as the day I started.  Hurrah!

I mean, add to that the fact that I get to go on epic hiking adventures on overnights... hehe.  Yes, the rest of the crew thought I was mad - and probably rightly so, but I got to enjoy almost five hours of rainforest hiking, so I think I win.

Next week I have a three day trip with an Adelaide overnight and I am considering hiking down there too... I need to do some planning and find out how far away from the hotel Mt. Lofty is.  Hmm.

Anyway that’s about all, folks... I leave you with this picture of my darling child:

I also am pining for ramen and there are no ramen shops near where I live.  Gah.  

Just thought you should know...