Buraku Jakku

Went to a Sci fi costume parade on Sunday. My photos are here if anybody's interested. Though you can find better photos and videos taken by more competent people here.

I've had 4 hours' worth of driving lessons now. I think I'm progressing quite slowly but the instructor seems to (genuinely) think that I'm doing pretty well. Must learn to be patient. I think I understand the clutch now, but when approaching junctions, the whole "check mirrors, indicate, go down to 1st gear and position the car ready for the turn before stopping" fkjalhfkdfhsal WHY SO MANY THINGS AT THE SAME TIME HELPPPPPP.

I think I had something intelligent to say but I forgot.

I used to think USPS is superior to Royal Mail

USPS Priority Mail International. Item sent out on the 8th, arrived in the UK on 19th and only just cleared customs today. "Priority" how? 11 days just to get it over here, really?