So. I had my driving test today. And I passed. I am now an adult, a real one who can drive. Terrifies me. I think I had a bit of a Peter Pan complex...whatever it was, I don't think many people will understand what a HUGE thing this is for me. I started learning to drive 20 years ago. And it became this enormous psychological hurdle. I hated it. I hated getting in the driver's seat and would stress about it so much. I would lie awake at night stressing about it if I knew I had to drive anywhere. And EVERYONE told me "you have to get your license" and the more they did the more I reacted against it. I'm a stubborn little beggar when pushed. But here, I do need to be able to drive, whereas in other places we've lived I've been able to manage without it. So earlier this year, I bit the bullet and called a driving school. I sobbed for 1/2 an hour after that call...it had become such a huge thing. But less than 2 months of lessons later I did it. Now I just have to conquer the fear of driving on my own... and then all I'll need is a taxi sign for the car as that's what I'll be...a taxi driver for the kids. And that's why I did it. For them, so they could have a better life here.
But I'm just so relieved I passed...I don't think I could go through that stress again!
Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be a *soccer-mom* before ya know it ;))
Congratulations, lots of congrats....
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yipee.... in a few months you can drive up to us!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS - I just know what a big thing it was cos I started when I was 17 and I was so nervous and so bad at it that I gave up. Then living in London and being 30 I thought I ought to learn. I did and I passed but I've never been a confident driver and I don't really enjoy it that much either to br honest but you do need a car in the country. Tom likes nothing better than getting behind the wheel........
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