Speedy......

My previous driving lesson was excellent, particularly as I drove on a long one hour journey to Ramsgate!

The roads were extremely fun, as I had the ability to drive on a long stretch of dual carriageway at 70mph. I even had the opportunity to overtake several cars!!

I am now known as the term 'speedy' by my driving instructor, because I enjoy travelling fast. Unfortunately, I must ensure I maintain the speed limit, as a flashing sign told me to slow down. However, I was not travelling at a dangerous speed!

It was a real experience for me, and I was tremendously tired after the journey.

Universities.

I have recently heard from the two universities I have applied for, which are known as Brunel, and Canterbury Christ Church.

I will be visiting them both, to have a look at the environments. Unfortunately, Brunel is situated in West London, so it will be a long way to travel if I go there for university!

Many individuals within my class are waiting for replies from the universities of their choices. A girl I knew from primary school has been offered a place at Cambridge university, which she is extremely pleased about.

I am excited about moving on from college, but anxious at the same time, particularly as it is three more years of studying!

Falling down the hole.

Yesterday afternoon, I took a step backwards in town, and twisted both my leg, and ankle. This was because I feel down an open drain, which was exceedingly deep!

It is the second time it has happened to me. I seem to be tremendously clumsy!!

Thankfully, no major damage occurred, apart from embarrassment, and a sore foot. A poor elderly individual probably would have severely harmed themselves.

I will try to watch where I am heading in the future, because there are many holes within the streets.

A very merry Christmas.

It has been a wonderful Christmas, particularly as it has been full of laughter, and family!!

During Christmas day, my Grandad, and Dorothy visited. We ate a delicious Christmas dinner, particularly as my mum cooked it. My favourite was definitely the Brussels sprouts, and bread sauce. My brother Matthew even called me a skank, because I ate some of his leftover dinner!

I received a range of presents, which were all excellent. Everyone was extremely generous. My main present was a mobile phone from my parents. Daniel, my brother brought me Hairspray on DVD, that reminded me of Canada, because it was the first film I had ever seen in a Canadian cinema.

My other Grandad visited on Boxing day, and we walked (Grandad ran) around the Singleton lake, situated behind our home!

Fabric Softener!

I had a terrible accident yesterday, involving lenor fabric softener.

The fabric softener was situated in the cupboard, under the stairs, where my shoes are also kept. I went to find my shoes, when the fabric softer crashed to the ground, and spilt everywhere!!

Unfortunately, the cupboard was swimming in blue fabric softener, including my socks! My mum was not very pleased with me...thankfully she has forgiven me now.

The rest of the day was spent smelling extremely fresh!

Tenterden Christmas Fayre.

Friday, Louise, and her family invited me to visit the Tenterden Christmas fayre, which was excellent!

The Christmas lights were amazing, and there were even reindeer's. The Christmas fayre particularly helped me to understand the true meaning of Christmas!

There were plenty of volunteers handing chocolates, and twiglets out to the consumers, that I enjoyed very much.

Once we had arrived at Louises' home, we watched my favourite Christmas movie, known as Home Alone, where Louise, and I laughed at the appropriate scenes!

The dinner was delicious, as we ate pizza, and garlic bread.

Friday was a brilliant day, especially as my mum arrived home from Romania! She had a wonderful time, but was pleased to be back in her own bed!

Somewhere in my Memory

This song is the best song from the film, known as Home Alone!
(23 days to go)!!

The land of Romanians!

My mum is flying to Romania on Tuesday, for the second time with the church.

She will be gone for ten whole days, and both my dad, and I will miss her terribly! Thankfully, she is going to bring us home the nicest chocolate I have ever tasted, which I will be looking forward to.

During her visit, my mum, and the other three ladies attending the trip may be visiting a variety of homes, where they will receive a large quantity of cold mashed potato! During their church visit, all four ladies must wear appropriate clothing, including head scarfs. Unfortunately, the church service is not translated for the team, so it is difficult for the team to understand.

My mum loves Romania, and she may even move their in the future!

Pudding evening!

My mum, and I attended a pudding evening on Friday evening, which was excellent!

The evening was particularly for women in our church, and a variety of women from sixteen to one hundred came.

There were a large range of different puddings to try, and taste, that were all delicious. My favourite was definitely the banoffie pie!

The other ladies thought I was on a mission for food, and laughed because I was the first one to eat!!

60 mph....

I was allowed to drive at 60mph on my previous driving lesson, which was excellent. It felt as though I was flying through the air!

My driving instructor was holding onto his seat frantically, as I whizzed around the country roads. Thankfully, I did not cause an accident, or crash!

Most individuals say that I take after my dad, because he loves driving fast, and pretends that he is a formula one racing driver!!

Even though, I was driving at this speed, three drivers still overtook me.

Fireworks.

Yesterday, my dad, mum, and I visited Hamstreet, where we watched a large amount of fireworks.

The fireworks were many different colours, and lasted for around half an hour. The best fireworks, were the whizzers, which created swirl shapes in the sky!

Everyone from the village, Hamstreet, had come to watch the firework display, and the bonfire, that was burning wildly.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable time! Next year is already booked!!

Busy, busy, busy!

It has been half-term this week, but it has been extremely fast, and it barely feels as though I have had a break!

I have had another driving lesson this week, which was frightening! I think I am improving with my steering!!

Louise visited on Monday, where we ate at pizza hut. It was very packed, and neither Louise, or I had enough space to eat dessert.

I have had to apply for my choices for university, including conducting a personal statement. It has been quite stressful, and worrying, particularly if the univeristy do not accept me.

Go, go Joseph!!

Yesterday, I visited London, to see the amazing show, Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat!

I was extremely excited, and even managed to see a famous individual from the breakfast show, GMTV. Unfortunately, he looked busy, so I did not communicate with him!!

The show began at 3.00, situated at the Adelphi theatre, and it was excellent! Lee Mead was definitely the correct choice for Joseph, because his voice was strong, and deep.

The day was brilliant, but I was a little disappointed that the Jonny Wilkinson statue has been taken from Trafalgar Square. This was because there was a large gathering of Muslims protesting!

Community Occupational Therapist!!

It has been a frustrating week

this past week, particularly as South Kent College completely ruined my work placement!!

I had been told to travel to the Arundel Unit last Monday, where I was to begin my first work placement of the term. Unfortunately, when I arrived they sent me home again, because I was not expected, and they had told the work placement officer that they could not have a student!

The college understood all about this situation, but ''forgot to tell me'' that I was not expected! I was extremely embarassed, and upset, because I had wasted the hospital's time.

I now have a new work placement, which is brilliant! I am with a Community Occupational Therapist, and travel with her to meet individual's with learning disabilities.

Arundel Unit!

I begin my first work placement of the year tomorrow, situated in the Arundel unit!!

I am extremely excited about working tomorrow, because I will be working alongside the Occupational Therapists, which is exactly what I would love to do in the future.

Thankfully, I have a through understanding of hospital work now, and am aware of what I will have to achieve!

My tutor has told me to be assertive, and ask many questions about the roles and responsibilities of the staff.

First Driving lesson!

Friday, I began my driving lessons in Ashford. I was extremely nervous, but excited, and I was even shaking!!

The driving instructor, explained that I was to drive around the block, which was frightening! A few cars overtook me, because I was travelling slowly!! I did the steering, whilst the driving instructor placed his foot on the clutch.

He asked if I was willing to drive home, which was quite far, considering I had never driven before! I agreed, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly driving around the roundabouts!

Driving was an excellent experience for me!

Evolution of Dance

This video is extremely funny!! He is a very talented man!

Here is the picture!!

This is my favourite picture of Eithne's baptism!

Surprises in the post!!

Wednesday, I arrived home from college, and realised I had a letter from Canada!! I was extremely excited, because I love receiving post, particularly from Canada!

It was a letter from Erin, Tim, and Eithne, which I loved reading!!

Thursday, I recieved a parcel from Canada, and I could not understand who it was from! I then realised it was the photos from Eithne's baptism, taken by Irene Lowen (Auntie Rebecca's friend).

It was excellent to look back on the photos, but unfortunately, the photos were not able to post!!

Back to college (and reality)!

I went back to college on Tuesday, which was an extremely busy day of being told various things, that are going to occur during the year!!

We have already been given several assignments to work on, and I can feel my blood pressure slowly beginning to rise. These assignments include:-
Research project, Environmental Health, Physiological disorders, Lifespan developement, and Personal development in health and social care. There are many more assignments to come!!

My days have changed for college, and I now go into college on a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurday, with Monday being my workplacement day, and Friday being my study day! I find this exceedingly positive!