Testing, 1 2 3 testing!

Well yesterday I went and did testing for becoming a special constable. I have been ill with some kind of virus or bacterial infection for the last week or so. I went four days ago and saw a doctor and was put on some badass antibiotic. I feel not so great and the pills zap all your energy, plus I have been getting headaches too. Not the best way to go into this testing.

I am very confident that I passed the written portion without much trouble. I did the best I could with how I was feeling. Seven sections all timed to be no more than 6 minutes each. The written portion I thought was a bit weird but I did what was asked of me. I would have thought to be a special constable that report writing was more applicable than writing an essay on how I would spend a million dollars, but hey what do I know.

The physical was what I was worried about. Under normal circumstances I know I could smoke it but feeling like this, I was worried. I am happy to report however, that I passed.

Here is what we had to do:

Push ups- I did more than required (38) push ups, chin must touch the mat, no stopping or pausing, thumbs under the shoulders so they touch each rep.

Flexibility- stretch as far as you can for a score, x cm past the toes earned you x points. I got 44cm for a score of 9.

Curl ups- timed to a metronome, slow, fingers must stay on the ground and touch the board at the same time. Two warnings and you're out. I hit 40 for a score of 18.

The dreaded shuttle run- Did I mention I hate running. Thankfully I did almost perfect on the other tests so I only needed to get 3.5 for a score of 80% above standard. I did it but man was I feeling dizzy going in and coming out of it. For a few minutes I thought I might either pass out or vomit. Not a nice feeling. Good thing I passed or I would have felt even worse.

There were 8 of us, only 4 of us passed I think. I know 3 of us for sure and 3 for sure that did not.

So big breath and woohoo I made it through. Now time to find some work. The biggest challenge yet. I am hopeful that I may be able to get on at the court house or for prisoner transport. Perhaps a good paying security job. Cross your fingers folks.