GUYS,
I'M BACK AND I'M DONE WITH
HIGH SCHOOL!!!
Yes,
you read that correctly. I'M DONE WITH HIGH SCHOOL. I am happy, proud
and also slightly terrified, because now I have to be an adult, I
guess. How does one adult? Tips will be appreciated. It feels
SO GOOD to be back! I disappeared off the face of the Earth (or, at
least, the book blogosphere) for a couple of months while I prepared
for my A-level exams. They are finally
over. I had a long, gruelling six week exam period, but it is
finished. I had my
last A-level exam on Friday the 22nd
of June, and I'm utterly ecstatic that I'm finally on summer
holidays.
It's
been tough, the past few months. I'm home-educated, and I've pretty
much taught myself since I started home-education when I was
thirteen. I got tutors for my A-levels this year, but I only saw them
a couple of times when I got stuck on something. It's been hard work,
but it's finally over. And I'm so happy! A little bit anxious though,
because it's been a stressful time, so I'm still feeling a bit meh,
but I know I'll feel right as rain soon!
I'm
also going to be taking a gap year. I haven't applied to university
yet, as I wasn't sure what I wanted to study. I thought I'd wanted to
study physics for the longest time, but then I wasn't so sure. Then I
had to complete a week of physics practicals at Bristol university in
April and I LOVED IT SO MUCH. So then I was like, “Yep, this is
what I want to do”. I need to apply this year, and hopefully I'll
have the grades that are required. During my gap year, I want to get
a job (at a book store, preferably – hoping to apply to several
soon!), do a little bit of travelling around the UK/Europe, read a
lot, blog a lot and volunteer. I also want to prioritise my mental
health this year. If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you'll
know I struggle with anxiety and panic attacks, and I feel like a
break from school will really help me to focus on healing my anxiety
a bit more.
So,
that's where I've been (in the library, studying), but I'm back. And
I don't need to study, so I'm looking forward to writing blog posts,
reading books and reading your blog
posts. I've missed you guys! Man, I'm glad it's holidays. I DON'T
HAVE TO WAKE UP EARLY TO STUDY. OR WORRY IF I'VE STUDIED ENOUGH. I
CAN SOCIALISE AGAIN.
LET'S
CHAT!!! Has anything interesting happened in your life lately? Have
you read good books? What are your plans for the summer?