Friday, Week 7!
Kev's Friday started out with PT followed by PMA. He learned a few new arrest methods with his handcuffs. After PMA, he went to range where the class started learning how to use a shot gun. Kev has shot a shotgun before, but says Friday was just an introduction to the gun and what the academy calls "dry work" - meaning no live rounds were used. The day ended with 4 hours of report writing class. Kev also said they signed waivers allowing them to use the weight room, but were advised that they shouldn't need it with their current training. Kev says it's unlikely they will lift or it will look like they aren't being pushed hard enough in PT. Good point!
Saturday & Sunday!
Our weekend was the perfect mix of romance and academy stress! On Saturday, we went back to the reservoir for a morning run and the weather was amazing. Kev's PT training is definitely paying off and he ended up motivating me to keep running towards the end. We came home, finished up his laundry, and dressed up for a date night! I wore a red dress and Kev wore a matching red shirt and tie. He looked so handsome! We went to Vic Stewarts and went all out! We split a salad, coconut shrimp appetizer, Kev had a T-bone and I had filet mignon. We were stuffed, but Kev can never resist dessert so we also had chocolate cake. The whole evening was perfect! After dinner, a friend of mine graduated nursing school so we made an appearance to congratulate her. We ended up staying out with the girls a little longer than we had planned. Our time together is limited and precious to us, and sometimes other people don't understand that. After a perfect dinner, I know Kev was a little disappointed that we didn't go home sooner and spend time together. I honestly was too. We talked after and know we need to start to re-align our priorities. We both have some great friends but sprinkled in are some who may not be the best fit for us anymore. A lot of my friends are still single and want to go out and party all night. Kev and I aren't really there anymore. We are in a serious relationship, kickstarting a career in law enforcement, and want to start a family and life together at some point in the near future. Going out all night just isn't how we want to spend our time. Figuring out how to relay this in an understandable way to friends is the hard part. I read once that it is called the 'exodus of your 20s' - some friends grow up with you and some you just hang on to the good memories and let them go. I think it may be time for the exodus. To start to realign our focus, we were sure to practice a few new arrest techniques when we got home :)
We had a few things on the 'to do' list for Sunday, but the biggest ordeal was shopping for a suit which we should not have saved until Sunday. This coming Tuesday, Kev and the cadets are going to attend the funeral of the fallen officer. In that case, Kev needs proper attire. We tried to find a matching jacket to pair with slacks he already had but in the end, bought an entirely new suit. It is an important day and of course Kev wants to look perfect, but it was one of those times where the weekend responsibilities of the academy weighed on him. It took a long time to pull together, and again Kev was worried about time getting away from us and needing to study. When everything was taken care of, he finally had time to sit down, study, and cuddle. Like I said, romance and stressss. I'll be thinking of Kev, the cadets, and the family of Officer Taylor on Tuesday. It is such a terrible loss and really hits home. Kev said the academy has been talking to them a lot about the loss to make sure everyone is coping with it well. As tough as the academy can be, they really try to be supportive.
-Mimi
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