i passed my basic theory. Just by the hair on my chinny chin chin. So now I'm one more step closer to freedom and mobility, although I worry I'm not as enthusiastic as I should be. After all, I HAVE managed to avoid the need to drive for all of my life, choosing to live in cities with working subway systems... until now.

The upside is we get to look for cars, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed on a mini cooper.

Next step... signing up for driving classes, with a qualified instructor and not my husband (friends have cautioned that that's a sure-fire way to ruin a relationship), and in a car where said instructor can immediately cut in should I mount a curb or run a light or just freeze in fear.

my hands are clammy just at the thought. ack.