Iron Jack

It was while out on my two hour walk (clocked up over 10 kms!) with my dear friend Kim today that I realised I have reached a major turning point in my journey.

Firstly, we realised that traditionally we would have spent a Sunday afternoon in the pub consuming vast amounts of bubbly.

But secondly, and the more important point to be made today - I have just invested $250 in a pair of cycle shoes.

This is a pretty big breakthrough - in the old days, I would have spent that much money on a beautiful pair of black heels - probably a pair that wasn’t too dissimilar to five pairs I already have. Either way, any spare money (or not spare money for that matter) would go on heels. The fact that I’m choosing to spend that sort of money on shoes that I will wear for exercising, and not for working or dancing, is a significant breakthrough. Clearly I have made a significant mindset change.

Of course the cycling shoes are very cool. White with red highlights. Very cool. And they make my calves look hot too. Always a bonus.

The guys in the bike shop definitely think I’m mad.