Success!!

I did it!  I PASSED all my GCSE’s!!

 

 

Subject	Result
Drama	E
English Language	C
English Literature	C
History	C
Home Economics: Child Development	A
Mathematics	E
Office Technology	C
Religious Studies	C
Double Award Science	C
Double Award Science	C
Welsh	D

 

All that worrying and fretting on Wednesday evening seemed pointless and after all the excitement had died down I thought “What was I nervous for in the first place?”

 

Mum, dad and the rest of my family are very proud of my results.  Thank you everyone for your continuous love, support and encouragement during the last stressful two years.  I could not have done it without you, I love you all!!

 

I start back to school on 5th September.  I have been advised to take three A-Levels.  I have an interview that day with Mr. G, the Head of Sixth Form, about what A-Levels I would like to study.  I would like to study Computing, Health and Social Care and re-sit Mathematics.  But let’s see how the interview goes.

 

I can’t believe when I go back to school in September I will be an A-Level student.  Woo, I’m so excited!

 

CHEERS EVERYONE!!

 

Wishin' and Hopin'

Tomorrow’s the big day!

 

 

In my opinion, it’s the most important day of my life so far.

 

 

I shall receive my GCSE Results tomorrow morning.

 

 

I doubt I shall sleep tonight because of anxiety.

 

 

The turning point of my life.

 

 

My mind is full of worry.

 

 

What will I do I don’t pass these exams?

 

 

Will I return to school to study A-Levels?

 

 

I really don’t want to let anyone down.

 

 

Will I go back to school or attend college?

 

 

What will I do if I don’t get enough grades to do either?

 

 

I think every teenager in Britain is thinking or feeling like I am right now.  Their hopes, dreams and ambitions for the future hang in balance as we all await our results.  All we can do now is think positive and hope for the best.  At least the results in the envelope can’t get any worse.

 

REMEMBER:

Positive thinking = Positive results!!

 

Chill and Chat

 

Stuart has started a chat room especially for us bloggers.  We meet at 11:00a.m British time and would be really happy if you could join us for a pleasant hour or so.

 

 

We have tea, coffee with a selection of cakes or biscuits, and discuss a range of topics.  Bloggers, readers, writers... everyone is welcome!

 

 

I don’t usually like chat rooms.  I usually find it hard to keep up with what people are saying and they all type at the same time, which is confusing.  

 

 

But I will make an exception to this chat room as it was created for us and will improve my typing skills.

 

~Book Club Chat~

 

 

Thank you to Ally for providing me with today's graphics.  Don't those cakes look delicious?

Five and a half months, fourty five entries later...

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AOL JOURNALS!!

 

The journals are three years old today and long may they continue.

 

    

 

I started writing this journal on 11th April 2006, five and a half months ago.  I used to read Jeanette’s journal and others on her sidebar, in amazement and wonder how you could all write so much.  I wanted to start one much earlier but I was put off because I thought I was a normal, everyday person who didn’t do much in life and no-one would be interested.

 

But then Lesley, a family friend suggested I write for the school newspaper but I didn’t see the point as then I wanted to go to college.  I knew I had to let the creativity flow somehow, and blogging seemed a good idea to set the world to rights!

 

The hardest thing was taking the first step and writing that introductory entry.  But I’m glad I did because I have made so many friends from J-Land, and we often keep in touch through e-mail.  Thank you to all those who read my journal and comment on it, I am so grateful for your continuous help, support and encouragement throughout these months, which has given me the confidence to carry on with my journal writing.

 

When I first started writing entries I didn’t expect anyone to read them, never mind comment on them.  It makes me want to write more and more!  My nan thinks it’s great because it improves my use of English, and mum & dad are pleased as journal writing keeps me occupied.

 

Thanks to Stevie for hosting the Red Carpet chat last night.  I had a great time and I’m sure our American friends did later on. But I found it confusing as many people were typing at the same time.  Stevie, as many others, must have got cross-eyed as he tried to keep up with who was coming and going!  I didn’t realise that chat room has been open for ages but we never use it.

 

As One Door Closes...

 

Thanks to Donna (who's on my sidebar) for another amazing graphic!

 

Well that’s it!  Big Brother is over for another year.  Pete, a singer with Tourettes Syndrome won the series.  It was predicted that he would walk away with the prize money from Day One.  He will be best remembered for his outbursts of “W*****s!” and causing a massive swoon-a-thon with the women.

 

 

Welshman Glyn Wise was the runner-up (he should have won!).  The student and part-time lifeguard will be best remembered for his love of food, bleaching his hair peroxide blonde and all things Welsh! 

 

 

The biggest surprise of the night was Nikki voted out in fifth place.  Nikki will be best remembered for her over-the-top tantrums, being voted back into the House and the snog-a-thon which followed afterwards.  After being asked to leave the house for a second time, poor Nikki was inconsolable she couldn’t get an interview.  Sometimes I felt like strangling her because she was so childlike!!  But she was very entertaining.

 

 

Anyway that’s all over and I bet you this time next year we’ll be saying “Who?” Do you remember Bonnie (or "Bonner" as she pronounced it)?

 

Have a good evening, folks!

 

 

Stevie is hosting a chat session.  Hope you can join us to celebrate, here's the link:

 

~Special Interests - Journals Cafe~

 

 

Suits You, Sir!

Thank you to Donna (who's on my sidebar) for another stunning graphic.

I have selected two suits to wear to the 3rd Anniversary Ball on Sunday.  But I am having a dilemma choosing which one to wear:

   

I like both, but which suit do you like?

 

But I am definitely going to wear a pair of black shoes!! 

I am looking forward to the Ball, which is to celebrate three years of AOL Journals.  Maybe a few of you ladies could dance with me? LOL!! :-)

Have a great day everyone!

Spooky Coincidence?

 

Thank you Donna (who’s on my side bar) for the beautiful graphic above.  It is the third anniversary of AOL Journals on 21st August, which isn’t far away!  Lots of things are being orginised to mark this special occasion.  When all plans were made I was in Lanzaroté!

 

 

The weather was fantastic, though I found it cold in the evenings.  I was surprised to hear it has not rained in Lanzaroté since last March!  The average temperature is 27°C.  It rises if there is not a breeze. 

 

 

We stayed in Costa Teguise, which is a family orientated resort.  It is very popular with windsurfers and people who love sports.  The food was amazing – can’t complain about that, LOL!! 

 

 

If you travel to any of the Canary Islands make sure you pack plenty of High Factor sun cream to prevent sunburn or peeling.  On the second day mum & I got sunburnt!  It wasn't a pleasant start to the holiday.  But I have found a solution!!  Cut a tomato in half and rub over the burnt area of skin.  Unfortunately we were told this too late, but mum has tried it since and it works!!

 

 

Then on the fourth day I awoke in the early hours to the sound of the tap running.  I walked across to the sink to knock it off, but it wasn’t running.  The boiler had burst!!  The hotel staff did not have a clue how to stop the water and had no vacancies.  So at 4a.m (three hours later) we were evacuated to another hotel nearby... GRRR!!

 

 

Next day we were given a complimentary bowl of fruit, chocolates, and soft drinks. Also we were given new electrical appliances (fridge/freezer, toaster and a kettle) and three free meals in the ala carte restaurant as compensation, so we were happy with that.

 

 

Is anyone superstitious?  When we got on the plane I was given seat 13, in row 13th and flew home on the 13th August.  I am not superstitious but this is SPOOOKY!! LOL!!

 

 

I enjoyed my holiday to Costa Teguise but I found it boring because there were not many people of my age about and not a lot to do during the day.  I couldn’t wait to get home and see all my family, friends and the people of J-Land.

 

Have a great weekend folks!!