What's on Your Mind

[LJay]

One of my goals this year is to finally learn to drive.

I've not learnt yet because a) never really needed to b) epilepsy

...however now that I live 4 hours away from my hometown (by train anyway), I'd like to drive so I can pop home on odd weekends, plus it's just nice to go see friends and explore (I'd guess it is anyway). Also my Mum will have to go through some treatment for a while and I want to be able to nip down and see her easily.

My train journeys are persistently overcrowded or late or I end up having unfortunate accidents, like when I had to push my bag into the overhead rack and my shower gel shot out, landing in someone's lap (awkward). Or my journey home at New Year, packed in like sardines, unable to move and someone's crutch stored above me dripping muddy water onto my head.

I've been seizure free for over a year and a half and feel fully in control now I'm on the right mess and know what caused them (stress, lack of sleep). So, I can apply for my provisional licence and did so. Today I got the papers back so I can authorise disclosure of my medical history.

I'm not sure whether I'll get it, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Too bad the trains are less than ideal, Ian. Here we have lousy train service and the city itself has sketchy bus service so a car is too much of a necessity. For a short while, I lived in Boston where the public transport is widely used. It was great!

If you are going to learn how to drive, consider a professional instructor. I did not drive until I was in college and the driving instructor was a great help rather than relying on a friend or family member. Much less stress.

Good luck with your mother's treatments. Hope all goes well. She is lucky to have your support.