I like driving in my car ...

Do you know how much FUN I had driving to work today, one or two minor glitches but I didn't stall, didn't cut anyone up and got to work happy and cheerful that I had just had an almost perfect drive to work.

The confidence I have gained from passing my theory test last week is incredible. I feel almost like a 'real' driver - I just have to pass the bloody practical. I think I impressed my husband with my driving today!

Sorry to bang on about it guys, but to me driving a car seemed an impossible task and I have tried to shy away from it for 22 years. It has always been so easy to catch a bus or get a lift with someone that the idea of driving for pleasure didn't occur to me. Now having gained confidence I am already planning where I'll go on my own when I've passed my test.

I don't think my friend Clare will ever understand how grateful I am that she gave me the kick up the arse I so sorely needed, it never occured to me to wonder how my husband coped with me being so dependent on him for pretty much everything! Clare reminded us both that we are individuals who chose to marry and become a couple, we had lost sight of ourselves and the people we truly are. So Hedgewolf and I are gaining back some 'me' time and not being quite so dependent on each other for everything. We love each other and want to 'be' together but we also need to spend some time apart doing our own thing and getting my driving licence will give me back exactly what I need - time away from the house, from work, I can go where I want and when I want.

Anyway - I think I waffled a long way past the plot, so I'm going to go to bed now - I shall dream of driving to a white sandy beach - where's the nearest white sandy beach to Dudley? Answers on a postcard to ....

Sketchweasel