Friday

This is a little late being posted, but better than not at all. I had something of a day off yesterday, refuelling, mentally and physically. I wrote, but just a little in the evening. The day started early, up to Tremough even on a day I didn't have to be, for a talk about going into teaching, which I really don't know if I want to do, but feel like it's heading that way. I was very grumpy about having to pay £2 to park, for two hours. Previously I have been driving people in as well as myself, and parking down a little side road in Penryn, blocking in no one, not creating a dangerous situation in the road. Then on Wednesday an article appeared in the Packet, about students parking badly, which some do, the next day, the police and council have been issuing tickets, including one on my car. I see an opportunity to use 'The Form' to argue against this, however, the point is that it's created a difficult situation for me. On one hand, I don't wan to be a cause of pollution, and more carbon: I'm not being a selfish driver and simply driving myself in - the car is always full. The buses are so unreliable, and on a dark evening, waiting around for a bus in a badly lit place is the last thing I want to do, and want my friends to do. The bus is also expensive, despite a small subsidy for students. My budget is very tight, driving and driving others who kindly donated me some petrol money was cheaper. It is a dilemma. Am I by insisting on wanting to drive, even though I'm car sharing, being irresponsible? I'd be far more willing to get the bus if they were cheaper and more reliable. Any thoughts welcome.
I drove my friend and I to Truro yesterday, but we parked out of town and walked a way in. It's a lovely city, it reminded me of Chester, lots of little streets, old buildings which in Truro's case (unlike a lot of Chester) have been saved. The cathedral was beautiful, and fascinating for the fact of its little quirk in shape - it's not quite in a straight line.
I spent more money than I intended to, and bought far too many sweets. I just find it very hard to resist. If I calculated how much money I spend on sweets on a year, it would be horrifying. But at least they've brought me pleasure, even if it is hollow, calorie laden pleasure. Oh dear.