Public transport in winter is a crime
I managed to catch my connection this morning with one minute to spare, and only because I ran. I am technically supposed to have ten minutes’ grace to catch my connection, but it’s more often five or less.
It’s so easy to lose your fitness — I haven’t done regular running since I got to Scotland and I was definitely short of breath with a racing heart when I sat down with relief (and a thump). I have got to get a car and cut down my commute so I don’t feel so tired at the end of the day and can bring myself to go to the gym. We’re thinking a second hand Clio or 106 would be ideal. (Update: or a Corsa. Apparently I will turn into a skank, but the size and price is probably right.)
If I had no issues with big cars and paying too much for a vehicle (what am I talking about? I’m from Singapore, for God’s sake), I would go for a PT Cruiser. No idea what it is I like about the car, I just think it’s great.
Yesterday I was aided in getting the train on time by the tail winds, which actually pushed me along the road just that little bit faster. Neil thinks I’m a freak for mentioning that, but y’know, the truth’s the truth. On the way, I saw a stretch Hummer. And I really shit you not with that.
The weather continues to be shitty (rain, rain, rain), and this is how I discovered that my formerly fairly water resistant jacket is losing its resistance. TK Maxx sells snow sports parkas for about £50, so I may go buy myself a Christmas present after I get paid.
In winter
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oooooooooh don’t worry about the corsa! you can only turn into a skank if you spend more than the cost of the car on the stereo, mag wheels, custom exhaust and other modifications.. hehehe :)
and i hear you on the SHITE weather. it is so depressing!
I wasn’t gonna say it’s depressing, just too bloody effing WET.
I can’t imagine pimping out a car at all. The most I have ever done to a car is put in a nice CD player. I’m very un-car-proud. How un-Singaporean of me!
Back around 2003, one of the writers for Fifth Gear really liked the Ford Ka. Small, efficient, and it held its value pretty well (I don’t imagine it does well in crash tests tho). He was bragging about buying them new and then selling them 6 months later for about £200 less and had not needed to pay for any routine services yet.
Dunno, I’m not too keen on the Ka for some reason. Probably because it looks so… crushable.
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