This wasn't my first attempt at the test as I gave it a try in December. I knew that I wasn't really ready for it then and if I'm honest about it, I knew I was going to fail. I was nervous, far too shaky, close to tears and just didn't feel ready at all. However, I also knew that I just needed to give it a go so I could see what it was all about and what I could expect, This made me get into the right head space to give it a go this month and to know that I was a good enough driver and prepared enough to pass.
Earlier this week after just under nine months of learning, I passed my driving test. Considering I never actually wanted to drive and waited until last year to even apply for a provisional licence, I am really proud of myself. The fact that I have generalised anxiety disorder and spent several months feeling fairly panicky about my lessons has also made me realise just how well I've done.
This wasn't my first attempt at the test as I gave it a try in December. I knew that I wasn't really ready for it then and if I'm honest about it, I knew I was going to fail. I was nervous, far too shaky, close to tears and just didn't feel ready at all. However, I also knew that I just needed to give it a go so I could see what it was all about and what I could expect, This made me get into the right head space to give it a go this month and to know that I was a good enough driver and prepared enough to pass.
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I'm not going to lie and say that this month has been totally perfect because what's the point? Not only is no month ever absolutely perfect, but this month has been a bot of a nightmare so far if I'm going to be totally honest. Things were going great to start with and I had a lot of lovely things lined up, but that's usually when things go completely wrong.
However, things are looking up and we've managed to turn a difficult, expensive and stressful situation into something really positive and I'm looking forward to April 1st. There's also some other things that are making me smile despite everything else going on, so all in all, this month could have been a hell of a lot worse. Here are ten of the things that are acting as my silver linings in March: Last month, I was lucky enough not only to go to three different operas, I also got amazing seats for all of them. No, I didn't suddenly win the lottery, rob a bank or come into a large inheritance, I've been making the most of Opera North's Under 30 Scheme.
I joined this a few years ago but until now, I've not made the most of what a great deal it is, which is stupid considering I've only got a few more years of eligibility. The scheme allows you to get up to two tickets to Opera North performances at certain locations for as little as £10, including some seats that would normally cost £40+. Until I came to Leeds, I had never seen an opera live but had enjoyed the recorded performances I'd heard. This has totally changed now and I am trying to go to as many performances as possible, even asking for vouchers for Leeds Grand Theatre for Christmas. The idea of Opera North's scheme is to make opera accessible for young people, which it does incredibly well. One of my favourite restaurants in Leeds is Bundobust and yet I've not posted about it on here before and I haven't been in ages. In fact, I hadn't even taken y husband there before this month, despite introducing a few other people to their amazing food. I figured this needed to change, so a couple of Sunday's a go, after the husband had come to the gym with me (he had a steam while I worked out and swam), I finally popped his Bundobust cherry.
If you haven't been to Bundobust before, it's tucked away on Mill Hill in the centre of town and offers amazing vegetarian Indian Street Food. You can also get a selection of craft beers that I'm told are good, but as I don't drink beer, I can't confirm this. The dishes are small with the idea being that you can have a couple of different ones or share a few. However, they are also incredibly filling and I always leave absolutely stuffed, even if I only have one dish. This month has genuinely been awesome and it isn't even over yet. I've been super busy and have seen a lot of people, but have still made time for myself. I think it's fair to say that I this February is completely different to last year, which is when my mental health really took a turn for the worst. I feel like I've come a long way and I really have started this year as I mean to go. This is why I am making sure I continue with my 10 things posts, so here is this month's:
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