Dad's course went well again this week. It is full-on with these guys as there are a lot of inexperienced mechanics on the course and that means that, at every break and lunch, there is always a line-up of guys wanting clarification of things Dad has been teaching them or they have questions about the information they have been learning about. Dad is pretty tired by the time he gets home each day, but at least he has taught this course so often now that he doesn't have as much preparation to do each night as he has had to do on previous courses. The guys had an exam on Friday and they all passed. Dad does a review of the questions anyone got wrong, though, and that took up a fair bit of time on Friday after the exam.
My week was taken up with my gym classes that I attended last week and I started another one this week called 'Body Pump' - it's hard work (we work with weights). but I love it as I am getting stronger and building my muscles. I also kept up with walking my 10,000 steps each day, so I am pretty pleased about that.
On Thursday, I ditched my Pilates class (I am not fond of that class, so I didn't mind missing that one :-) and met up with my friend, Dawn (Dad's boss's wife) at a local mall. I met her at morning tea time and so I had to have my iced chocolate (she is the one who turned me on to those a few years ago) and it was as delicious as usual. We had a lovely time chatting for ages before we got up and did a bit of walking since she knew that I wanted to get in my 10,000 steps. After our walk, we had lunch and then did some more walking around the mall before we went home. I always enjoy getting together with Dawn - we always have a nice time together.
Dawn and I enjoying our 'morning tea' (me with my iced chocolate :-)
On Friday night, we went to the Temple - it was so nice being able to get in a session there. We always love going to the Temple and being able to do the work for someone who has passed on. It is so peaceful in there - it's great to feel calm and be able to focus on the things we learn in there to help us to be become closer to our Heavenly Father and our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Me enjoying another iced chocolate (which Dad and I shared) at dinner at 'Cafe 63' after the Temple
On Saturday, we met up with our friend, Niles, who is also an instructor with QAC. Whenever we are in Brisbane (which isn't that often), we try to get together with Niles. We met him at 'Cafe 63' (our 'go to' place for a meal when we are in Brisbane) and had a great 3 hour chat over lunch. It's always nice to catch up with Niles - he is very easy to talk with.
Niles, me and Dad at 'Cafe 63' for lunch
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