The first week of truck driving school is done, and I am exhausted! I don't recall ever learning so much in a one week period in my life! Most of my class had never even SAT in a semi before, and here we are backing into stalls from a 45 degree angle and learning how to parallel park these 75 foot tractor trailers! My brain hurts, but I feel good that I am keeping up with the pace.
Lillian has been WONDERFUL throughout this ordeal, and she has been super supportive. I cannot thank her enough for putting up with the "alone time." We are both struggling with being apart; however, she has been so positive and encouraging - I'm a lucky man.
Speaking of support, it is amazing how supportive everyone has been here at the school. Whenever I talk to someone, they'll ask something like, "Hey, Tim, how's your classes coming along?" Everyone has something positive and encouraging to say. "You Can Do It!" seems to be the theme here, and the positive attitudes help my self-confidence tremendously.
Steve, one of my classmates, and I, have been studying nearly every night for our pre-trip inspection evaluations coming up on Tuesday. We both started with no real knowledge of inspecting a truck, and now we are reciting the entire inspection without even looking at a truck. Here's a picture of me and Steve:
So far, so good. I will keep everyone posted with my progress. Soon I'll be out on the open road with Lillian! I can't wait!!!
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