...... I am off to lunch. Dutch courage for the ickle test this afternoon and possible phone calls tonight.

Watch this space.

And if I didn't have enough to think about I have to go at 3pm today and take the theory driving test. Oh yes folks, I have been driving on my US license for over a year now.

Oops.

There is also this 'hazard perception test' thingy that they have added to it too. Geeezzzz. All I know is that it is a hazard if I can't find the cupholder for my vodka coke.

If by some miracle I pass it I then have to (obviously) take the practical. I have no doubt I will fail that in glorious style. Do you know how many bad habits I have picked up since I started driving?

Although I don't really think drinking, talking on the phone and eyeing up other drivers should be classed as bad driving ... I call it fucking impecible multi-tasking.

Sitting here looking at two phone numbers.

If I call them I may find that one of them belongs to my real father.

Or I may be disappointed.

What do you say.

"Excuse me for disturbing your tea but are you S* L**** born in 1944 in Newcastle? Do you remember having a brief affair with a certain married woman? Do you remember letting someone else raise your daughter? You do? Oh well, Hi .... Dad."

Think I'll just stare at the numbers a little while longer.

It's a real bummer when you have to make a choice between things you enjoy because to continue with them all would be detrimental.