(Yes, all right, of course I mean the new heavens and the new earth...)

It's going to be great, isn't it? That was my profound thought for today while I was washing up and giving thanks for the flat but also wishing for a proper home where I can settle down forever. And one day, I'll have one.

Yesterday I finally got my medical form for my drivers licence application signed and this morning I took the theory test and am now the proud owner of a Pennsylvania Learners' Permit.

Boo!

But when I then came to schedule my practical test I found that all those airy 'you can do it the next day' comments were only true in theory. The first available slot isn't till November 8th. Hmm.

So we'll see. Maybe the learner's permit will be enough to buy the car. Or maybe I'll be stranded for another 3 weeks.