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Sat Jun 26th 19:03:04 2004

Well, it's all finally over. I did wonder if this time would ever come but here it is, and it feels great. In hindsight my exams seemed to go well in general with inevitably some better than others, but I would be hard pressed to predict what I actually got especially as a lot will depend on how the whole year group performed as the grade boundaries will be moved to get grade proportions correct. Crucially though I'm going to need at least two As and one B in order to actually go to University. Anyway to celebrate finished all my exams I went and bought a load of stuff which means I've now got an even bigger pile of books to read and films to watch. I haven't actually gone out yet as such because most of my friends are still doing exams, so we're all going out this coming Friday which doesn't bode well considering I've got an athletics competition the following day :p

In some respects though it seemed a bit of an anti-climax, a strange feeling in that I didn't really have anything to aim for. Throughout the exam period I sort of relished the pressure of actually having to do some proper revision for the exams I had and now I don't really seem to have any purpose except to bum around! Strange line of thought I know, but maybe it's just because I'm so tired :)

Among the things I've got planned to do this summer is an 'end-of-college' formal ball thing. I was a bit reluctant to go at first as I'm not a huge fan of formal dos but my mates persuaded me, and I guess it'll be a laugh. It's going to be a shame leaving college behind, as I've quite enjoyed my time and there and made some good friends. I feel like I've grown up a lot and matured especially in this last year that I've been there. I had a considerable amount of work to do and I've really had to work hard for long periods of time, which isn't something I've been particularly used to before, and also improve my time management and making sure I got my priorities right. Next year is likely to be just as hard though, but at least the terms are significantly shorter and crucially I'll be concentrating solely on my favourite subject rather than trying to balance four different subjects. It's going to be amazing.

I'm also going to get a Laptop sometime this summer and maybe a PDA also. The laptop is primarily to help me with my studies so my Dad is going to pay for that fortunately. He's getting it through a company benefit scheme that is a legitimate tax work around that can save up to 50% off the price. While the range of laptops available is hardly extensive, the one I'm getting is ideal. That and the PDA should make for some good fun warwalking/wifi hacking especially in London :D

Which reminds me, I really need to start learning to drive. Only problem is there isn't really time to learn from scratch doing both tests when the waiting list for both tests probably amounts to about 2 months, when I've only got three months before I go away to Uni. Therefore I'm going to see if I can get on a course where they teach you everything in a highly concentrated week and then you can take a test at the end and pass it and be fully qualified. To be honest, I'm not even entirely sure if they still do these courses or even if they ever did do them, but it'll be worth seeing if it is available. I don't want to still not be able to drive when I'm 30 :p

Anyway, I think I've said enough for now. I've got to get some sleep as I'm off to my mateĀ?s house for a party for the people I work with which knowing them will be mad. On the subject of work, it's really boring at the moment. The only reason I stay there is because the people I work with are really cool. The work sucks, and the managers completely lack management skills. I did think about giving it up and getting a proper job for the remaining time I am here but I decided against it because of he additional hassle involved. I can live with it for a few months, especially as it's only a part time job, and about two minutes job from my house. That said, I've also got a week's holiday from work this coming week, so I don't have to go there for a good while luckily :)

Edit: If anyone actually got to the end, I apologise for boring you ;)

Crisp

So that's why I saw you online at 4am ;)

Sun Jun 27th 07:53:47 2004

I can't wait until this time tomorrow, when I'll be a free man =) I've got my last exam tomorrow morning, the Economics synoptic Unit 6. I'm gonna get in the last few hours of revision today, that I'll have to do in a long time.

Also, you can get an intensive course of driving lessons, although these are usually more like a month than a week. At the moment, theory tests waits are negligable, a matter of days, but the practical test has a substantial wait; up to three months in some areas. What you can do is phone up persistantly checking for cancellations, and maybe get in one of those slots, to cut the wait - but it's all down to how much you are prepared to phone. Also remember that if you fail either test, there is a wait you need to go through before you're actually allowed to re take the test, plus the said waiting list period. And remember you can't book your practical until you've passed your theory, and you need to send of for your provisional license before you can do anything in a car, which is another week or so at least. Also, a word of warning about intensive courses, is that most accidents occur from people who have taken them, because they missed out on the experience needed to be a safe driver. Perhaps a semi intensive course would be better? You have got the time to do it, you'd just have to get your act together like, now. I've got my practical test on the 12th August :S

I also know what you mean about work, the managers can't manage, the pay is low (I assume heh) and you get little thanks for busting your gut for their poorly manged business; yes I had a bad day at work yesterday. I'm going to hand in my notice and quit by the end of July, but I do have a job lined up. I've worked there for two years now :/

I was going to get a PDA, but it'd be a waste of money for me, just an excuse to have another gadget :D
c138

Sun Jun 27th 09:25:34 2004

Good luck in your last exam Crisp. Synoptic units, usually suck though, but if you put in some good revision today it should all go well :)

Hmm, sounds like I might have to spread the driving out over a few weeks then, which could be problematic becuase I might be going away for a few weeks here and there throughout the summer. I'll have to really try and get it slotted in somewhere though. I wouldn't image the cost of such a course would be cheap though, and I really need all the money I can what with going to London next academic year. Fortunately my 18th birthday isn't too far away so that'll help me out financially. I don't really want to do any more hours at work because it sucks.

"I also know what you mean about work, the managers can't manage, the pay is low (I assume heh) and you get little thanks for busting your gut for their poorly manged business;"
Yeah, the pay is very low, below minimum wage for under 18s and only just minimum wage for 18 year olds. And as far as being thanked goes, it's very rare. I can only think of one time that I was thanked and it was genuine and I've worked there about 20 months now. Whats your new job that you've got lined up? Is it that web design contract or omething else?
Crisp

Sun Jun 27th 18:27:53 2004

Just got your message on aim, I was revising =) I need to get to bed now though as it's 2.30am. Yeah it's the web contract I have lined up, trouble is it's only that; a contract. Where do you work if you don't mind me asking?
c138

Wed Jun 30th 17:17:11 2004

I'll tell you where I work, sometime soon through AIM. Don't really want to say here.
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