There has been knitting lately, albeit at a much slower pace than I would like. This has been a very busy week for me. Mr. Tall and I both managed to get sick, with different bugs. While he has apparently been resistant to whatever I brought home, I can't say the same for myself :( This is also my last week at OldJob, which has proved to be very draining, especially given that I don't quite feel 100%.
But the main cause of stress this week has been my UK driving test. Thankfully, this morning I won that battle.
But the main cause of stress this week has been my UK driving test. Thankfully, this morning I won that battle.
I passed!
I was really worried that I was going to fail this test the first time around. This is largely due to:
- The higher percentage of people who fail this test the first time.
- The differences in UK and US driving requirements
- That I've developed bad driving habits over the (almost) 14 years since I have taken a driving test
- That my driving instructor, while well-meaning, made me MORE nervous and MORE paranoid than any human should be.
Still, this morning I was relieved the moment I saw my examiner. He was one of those people you look at and immediately know that everything is going to be o.k. - a proper older English gentleman, complete with tweed cap and jolly disposition. In the end, I survived having only incurred 3 out of the allowed 15 minor faults.
I feel much better now that I can legally drive in the UK again, and am looking forward to a quiet weekend of R&R and knitting before I start NewJob on Monday!
1 Comment:
Passed your test! That's great. I don't know that I could pass the WA state test again - I've picked up SO many bad habits living in Nashville. Driver's Ed is not required here - people are the worst drivers you've ever seen. Insane!
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