At 4pm today I had an email from Classic tours to confirm that my application had been accepted, all I need to do now is wait for The National Autistic Society to contact Classic tours and my challenge pack will be on its way.

This will be a challenge of a lifetime and I hope you will all support me along the way! I have started to walk home from work once or twice a week which takes around an hour, but already that's getting quicker. And now the stairs are back in use at work I will be attempting to climb them every morning instead of using the lift!!

The next step will be to begin fundraising, I have a few ideas but any you have will be greatly appreciated. So far I have come up with:

• Car boot sale
• Walking group (contact me if any of you are interested)
• Quiz night
• Bowling/skittles evenings

I may also try out my artistic abilities later in the year and attempt making Christmas cards and 2008 calendars! but that may take some practice!! oh and I hope some of you will dig deep and sponsor me for this worthwhile cause!