Planet Mad

Roadworks block the main route into the village from the A38/A50. This means that the morning rat race of commuters heading off to work in the nearby towns have been diverted, and I no longer get to gloat in their general direction as I enjoy my five minute walk to work. I used to commute 30 minutes each way whilst in County Durham (unless stuck behind a tractor, which happened more often than not!) and I quite enjoyed the drive as it gave me time to plan my lessons (in the morning) and completely unwind after teaching Daniel Pritchard (in the afternoons). Now, I just get to stagger home carrying armfuls of marking... it's the closest I get to exercise from one week to the next!