4.30 PM - RETURNED BACK DIGITAL CAMERA TO QVC FOR A FULL REFUND
http://www.qvcuk.com
...for around £140.00 + £20.00 accessories. I was allowed 1 month to go and try it out to see if I liked it enough to wish to keep it. Only when I went to eBay, and, also, amazon online book store; I discovered that both of their prices was cheaper; and, furthermore, there is a different FujiFile FinePix model which is called, S4000, with 30x Zoom going for just £20 more. So, I decided as today was my last chance to send it back for a full refund; I might as well do it; then, when I get the refund money I can buy the S4000 model, instead. I believe it cost around £9+ to send back using signed delivery; because I explained to them at the post office that the goods are valued at £140.00+; and, I don't want it to get lost!
6:15 PM - JOINED MORLEY COLLEGE REIKI COURSE
My original thought in going to visit Morley College was to return 4 huge library books; which I did; carrying them inside of my backpack whilst I rode my bike.
I then tried to use the Morley College computers in the adjacent room to the library; but, I was told if I'm not a member of the college doing an actual course there; then, I would not be allowed to use their computers. So, I went back down to the reception, and, purely on an impulse decided to join any course at random...the one I selected was Reiki Level I...a kind of Japanese spiritual healing art...for which I paid £97.00. The class is Friday 6PM-9PM/one day per week for 6 weeks long; at the end of the course, you are meant to gain a certificate; which will allow you to join Reiki Level II. Level III classes are being taught elsewhere. The class had around 15 students; 90% women; I think, I was one of only 2 guys; the other guy was Japanese, AJ. The teacher is a nigerian black lady, Jo, who, apparently, has already been trained up to Reiki 'expert' level III.
It was an interesting class...consisting of learning about Reiki history; and, also, we did some meditation/deep breathing; as well as, some aura sensing; but, I really must confess that I myself did not sense anything at all! There is a part of me that wonders if it's all a big hoax; and, therefore, a total waste of money; what on earth did I spend nearly £100 on this crap for?! However, there is another part of me that thinks I must give it plenty of time...maybe, I will be able to understand and appreciate more, later on.
9:30 AM I was cycling back home from Morley College; when I ended up at Fusion keep fit/martial arts centre in Elephant & Castle. There I glimpsed a black guy practicing striking against a heavy bag; and, also, 2 other guys indulging in what looked like Wing Chun sparring. I decided to get off my bike; and, go and take a much closer look standing up outside of the front door.
The instructor came over, and, we talked; I asked him how much? He said, £30.00, Thursday's 8AM-9PM/or, 10PM?! He next invited me inside; and, I did some light freestyle sparring with him. He was strong; and, I sensed he could have taken me out cold at anytime; but, he was also controlled, and, knew how to pull his strikes...he both punched/kicked me in the head...but, instead, of striking deep; just merely tapped against the surface of my skin. We sparred for around 10/or, maybe 15/20 minutes; then, I felt tired, and, decided to quit; especially, as I basically got fed up of the fact that I couldn't really penetrate his guard; but, he could easily pentrate mine...maybe, I got one or two lucky touches in...but, compared with his getting nearly everything in!
I thought, maybe, that's something for me to go and try next Thursday; however, I'm worried about the cost...how long would I be able to afford it?! I'm deeply concerned, too, that I might not be fit enough to keep up with any heavy exercise routine...which might leave me feeling very deeply embarassed; and, therefore, never wish to go back; another concern is that I might not stick with learning it...due to ADD/Attention Deficit Disorder/and, also, sheer frustration/impatience...it, usually, takes a long time to get to improve...like, maybe, years...as opposed to mere weeks/months; but, I want everything to work effectively like right NOW!
CONCLUSION
Been a very interesting evening. It amazes me that whenever I stay in; hardly anything much ever happens; but, then, when I go out...wow...loads and loads of endless things start happening! This makes me, sometimes, wish to go out...and, never come back in, again...just stay out there, forevermore.
On the other hand, I know my mum is expecting me to come back home before the clock strikes midnight...or else, she might not be able to sleep; so, I returned home, thinking to myself I could go out at night when she is still asleep, possibly?!
I'm also thinking I went and joined Vauxhall gym...which is open 24 hours per day...maybe, I should go over there at night to go do a workout...rather than waste the £14.99 monthly regular gym membership!
Tomorrow, I should also like to ride all the way up to Croydon, to go and practice doing some boxing for which I paid £20.00 for the month; but, only went there 1 week every single day; but, didn't go the next week which again is a total waste! I now have just 2 more weeks boxing gym membership to go use up.
I'm trying to add all of this up...
14.99 Vauxhall keep fit gym (24 hours)
20.00 Croydon Boxing (7 days per week)
30.00 Fusion Kung Fu Elephant & Castle (Thursday evenings, 8AM-10PM/4 x per week)
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64.99 monthly
...I'm going to have to decide which one/or, two of these to cut out; and, which one to keep; but, there's no way I can see myself being able to afford that sort of fee every single month!
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