Never say Never

I have started doing something that I never thought I would.

I have become one of those people you see walking to work, looking all sharp and polished, until you look a little bit closer... and notice that they are wearing their sneakers. Now, just for the record, I always thought that it was great to see people walking to work because I would think: a) they are keeping fit b) taking steps to saving the planet c) most likely saving money. However, I wouldn't usually say this, but it just looks wrong. Yet, I am now one of 'them'.

And how did this all come about, you ask?

It all came about because of the 48-hour Underground Tube strike in London last Wednesday and Thursday. I didn't realise the extent of the hold up until after I finished my second G&T for the evening on the Wednesday (I had been out for a farewell with the Eaton House staff ), and made my way to catch a bus home. I waited about 45 minutes for a 319 bus, and thought that maybe it was just the wrong time of day to be catching it (rather than around 4pm when I would normally catch it, it was closer to 7pm), but, no- once I actually got on the darn bus, it ended up taking well over an hour to make it back to Cabul Road- a trip that would normally take no longer than twenty five minutes.

Knowing that the strike would be on the following day, I decided to catch a really early bus to work (to avoid the overcrowded bus, and make it to work on time), and pack my sneakers, and walk home to see how long it would take me.

Low and behold, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that when I strapped on my sneakers and made the journey home, all the way down King's Road, over the Thames and down Prince of Wales drive, it was not only a gorgeous trek, but it only took 40 minutes! And so, now I walk home, sneakers and all, from work. And I couldn't care less what it looks like! Professional-dressing-sneaker-wearing workers of the world unite!

So, I'm thrilled-this is something I never experienced whilst working in Melbourne, that's for sure- and now, I'm working on my fitness, making a 'greener' travelling choice and saving money! Woo Hoo!

There you go. Wish I'd done it sooner! :)