Thinks I love Thursday #14 Learning

At school I wasn't the most academic. I loved learning about things but often found it very difficult for the information to sink in. I have dyslexia and dyspraxia both making it hard to absorb information in a learning environment such as a school. What I have found is that applying what I am learning in a practical context makes everything so much easier for me. I left school with some highers but with no academic path that I wanted to follow. I got a job that wasn't of much interest to me and got on with life.

Now two years later I have found my goal. I scrimped and saved every penny to pay for my level 2 gym instructor, level 3 PT and kettle bells class certificate. With no prior qualification in biology or physical education I knew I had my work cut out for me. It was like starting school all over again but this time my heart was in it. I have absorbed so much in the past few months it's unreal, my passion for health and fitness has grown more than I knew possible. This is a new side to learning that I didn't know existed. I have found myself in conversation with people who are so intelligent and that I look up to, asking me to stop and explain concepts, words and what I am saying in more detail. I have never had that happen to me before, it felt so amazing.

So, where now? Well I am still working my way through my level 3 PT but I don't want to stop there. I applied to university and college and I am very happy to share that I am going on to study Sport and Excercise BScH at The University of the Highlands and Islands in Perth! I can't believe I got in! More than that I know that little cubby 15 year old me would never believe I would be going on to study fitness at degree level!

I am very glad that I have finally gotten the courage to do something for me. I really hope you have enjoyed this weeks Things I love Thursday! Many more to come!