Mid-June life update

What's been happening as of late...?

First - had medical exam and interview with the Canadian Armed Forces yesterday. Medical went smoothly (which surprised me somehow - I always assumed that either my feet or something else would cause problems for entry into the army) and the interview was fun. All systems are go, but aside from the 6 month waiting period between the hiring of officers, the competitiveness of the hiring process may leave me behind unless I can get some leadership experience under my belt.

Now, I'm certainly not a follower. I tend to cut my own path through life, and others tend to follow me because it's more fun my way. In my point of view, if you have to tell yourself that you're a leader, then you probably aren't. When you embody certain characteristics that others find admirable, then you will have followers. However, I'm also more of a lone wolf, so the concept of leading and being around many other people all the time might not be the most appealing. I will have to try it out and see how I feel to be sure...

Second - I discovered the presense of a half-marathon yesterday while walking by Forerunners. Not only is it a distance that I know I can do, but it also takes place right near my house, starting at UBC and ending at Stanley Park. I have the money, so I see no reason not to give it a shot. It would be nice to have an official time under my belt.