Thanks, Perna. I can relate to your fear of buses, I hate them as well. I grew up taking trains a lot (my mum doesn't drive, and with dad at work during the day the train or walking was the only way I could get around until I passed my test), so I don't have a problem with them unless it's an unfamiliar station. That's good you're fine with buses now, though!

I don't think I did, actually...I've just been so fed up with being too scared to do it, I was making excuses every time a taxi went past when I was walking home last time and I was really annoyed at myself for it. Plus, the weather was terrible today, and the rehearsal didn't end until quarter past ten at night - the latest one we've had. Luckily, I managed to sort of start off slowly - for getting to the rehearsal I used a phone in the reception at halls that gives a direct link to the taxi firm, and it's generally quiet there so it wasn't too hard to hear the guy on the other end. And it was free, which is always nice when you're a student.