Week 2

So, it's been somewhat of a trying week thus far, even though it's only Tuesday. That is due mostly to the forensice sciences class that I'm taking and the fact that at times I'd much rather be at home where Viana got her first swimming pool this week.

The forensics class has dealt with a number of fairly gruesome cases (OJ Simpson as one) and others involving children as the victims. It is truly amazing what human beings can do to each other. We also looked at the Michael Jackson case, Chandra Levy and James Byrd to name just a few (OJ's guilty by the way!). Of course some of these hit closer to home now having a child of my very own, but still fascinating cases.

On the brighter side we at our physical training evaluation test today which consisted of a variety of measurements including height, weight, blood pressure, grip strength, body fat (12.9% woo-hoo!) push-ups, planks and a 1.5 mile timed run. I managed to finish the run in 9:27, first for my section, despite the ridiculous humidity. So the good news is I'm in pretty good shape still. Tomorrow starts the beginning of a series of fitness challenges all of which lead up to the famed 6-mile Yellow Brick Road obstacle course. Tomorrow's challenge is titled "You're not in Kansas anymore!" I'm not sure what that means, but it's only a 1.8 mile run so how hard could it possibly be...right?

Alexis' has been asked whether I'm enjoying myself here. Aside from missing the family terribly, yes, absolutely! The instruction is second to none, the "students" are great and incredibly diverse, and the fitness opportunity affords a nice break. It will be nice to get off base this weekend if possible, just for a change of pace. But yes, I have no doubt this will be a one of a kind experience when it's all said and done...I just wish it was in San Diego :-)