So the Olympic journey as a Games Maker starts here. Day 1 of training meant a trip to Wembley Arena. For someone who is very attached to my country home surroudings, I felt a degree of trepidation heading to the hustle and bustle of our capital city. These feelings were soon suppressed by the overwhelming feeling of excitement by this once in a lifetime opportunity. To think a quarter of a million people volunteered to be a Games Maker and only 70,000 people were chosen. I am 1 of 70,000 picked for this historic event. I have encountered a lot of people who really couldn't care less about the Olympics this year but when I'm old and grey, I want to able to say I was there and share my experience. The meeting of these volunteers is the largest since the second world war... And the biggest peacetime meeting for volunteers in this country. Wembley itself, if you have ever been there, leaves an impression you will never forget. To be there surrounded by other volunteers, knowing we were all there for the same purpose, was totally immense. It starts here being an ambassador for the games. The excitement is sure to build over the coming weeks as more training days are booked into my calendar. This was a great way to start to my journey and can not wait for part 2.
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