missing a stitch

I am sorry to say that I failed my driving test again today. I had NO markings on the whole test sheet apart from one on each manouver - probably the most frustrating fail of the three so far. My head wasn't in it, the examiner (who was really lovely, the nicest so far) actually asked me if I was feeling ok at the end of it, and said my driving was so good he couldn't understand what had made me mess up the manouvers, "I've just got a lot on my mind" was the only answer I could give.

And a lot on my mind I certainly have. I went to a coffee shop afterwards for my one and only coffee of the day allowed by my diet, and nearly cried into my cup. I didn't cry though, my ears picked out the minor chords of the cafe music playing and I just sat and had a think. Someone cheesy once told me that life is like a tapestry - often all you can see is the back of the tapestry, which is full of lose threads and disorganised colours. But the front of the tapestry is beautiful, and it makes sense as a whole. I'm not sure at what point we ever get to see the front of the tapestry but, for me, I can safely say it's not aged 25. All of the decisions I've made, choices I've taken, paths I've walked have seemed to make less sense to me this week than ever before.
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Not all the best drivers pass the second time...

...because I failed again! So, onwards and upwards to the third (time lucky?!) on Friday afternoon. I really need to pass now, because I have a lovely car that needs collecting and driving, so all positive thoughts, prayers and crossed fingers/toes/paws would be most welcome on Friday.

What else, hmm, had a food sensitivity test. It seems to have turned out that I have a problem with yeast - not a permanent allergy, just a mild intolerance. So I'm on a one month yeast de-tox and, two weeks in, have dropped a jeans size already. I think it comes with not being allowed sugar in any form, or bread/cheese etc. - vegetables are my new best friends.

Karen got married, and a lovely wedding it was too. I don't have a camera at the moment so there's no pics available quite yet, will work on getting some. But congratulations to Karen and Leigh.

The Truth Isn't Sexy campaign had its parliamentary launch this month, and it went really well. If you want to get involved or find out more then follow the link (the black and pink one) to the right. If you can, choose one or two of your local pubs and sponsor the campaign to supply it with beer mats and posters to get the issue of sex trafficking out there.

Ok, must go and work, will update after Friday, lots of love
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Spring is Sprung

I've been neglecting my blog a little bit, so here I am to update it just a smidgen. It's March now, and it finally feels (on some days at least) like spring. The cherry blossom trees are out, and everything looks a bit brighter.
February was a good month this year. It was nice to spend valentines (even though I'm not a great believer in it) with someone lovely. Su was especially pleased, as she received a very special rose bouquet made of carrots (see my flickr pics if you don't believe me). I did a bit more bumping into celebs too - Jarvis Cocker at Hackney City Farm, and Tim Burton with wife Helena Bonham Carter in Hampstead.
Karen got engaged, will be having Baby Crilley in about five months, and will be married to Mr Crilley by mid-March. The first of a little trickle of weddings this spring/summer.
The new month officially started today with me failing my driving test (the first time, so I'm not feeling too ashamed). It was a bit unfortunate - I drove really well I thought, and failed on two small silly things ("drifting in my lane", and not returning to the left lane quick enough when I'd passed some roadworks). Seemed a little harsh to me, but it's ok, I shall get back in the seat and take it again (I will pass oh I will) as soon as I can get a new test date.
Happy Spring,
Amy
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