2013 has been an incredible year: yes, of course there's been downs, but looking back, it has been really perfect. I love life, and I love everything that's come my way. It just leaves me to wonder: will the years ahead be filled with the same?
2013: 10 magical moments
Jan: Birthday Dinner
Mar: Exam Results
In March I got my first set of Exam Results for my AS Year, and they simply weren't what I was hoping for at all.
Results - (these are final results overall, not in March. In March I had a E in Media)
My media grade was not what I was hoping for at ALL: it was supposed to be what I was going to Uni to do, and this letter told me that what I loved, was actually, not what I was good at! Even so, I remember seeing my media teacher in the corridor and completely breaking down. She took me to one side and told me 'this letter does not define you' - I retook the exam a few months later, and I got a A. I never give up on anything anymore X
Apr: My First Shoot


May: Lara's Party
The GSA in my first year at college had been such a special part of my life, which I can certainly never imagine not having: to think, if it wasn't for my friend Alice (who is now Co-President with me this year) who said she was going as I was on my way back from giving UP going, I would never have experienced such a inspiring place. Lara was one member of the GSA and invited all of the members along to her house for what was a incredible party in May. Her house was actually stunning in such a cute, seven dwarfs style chic way, filled with some incredible people, who I really saw all together for the last time. It was certainly a drama filled year...but I would never change it.
June: My First Pride
and oh yeah, I don't think many can say their first kiss was with a guy with a six pack ;) heheheheheh
Aug: A surprise video
It really does suck that I don't have time to make videos on my youtube channel - its just that I don't want to put up something, knowing that I haven't put my full effort into it. One of my really big dreams is to save up my money, and hire so many professionals - professional photographer, pianist, cameramen and editors, and make my own cover of a song.
Even so, I was actually very, VERY delighted to find that whilst I was round Alice's house one night, one of her friends was filming us, and actually making a video for her youtube! :)
Sep: Uni Choices
This year for every 17 year old in England, university is the only thing on their mind. When you apply for Uni there are so many steps to go through, and there are actual staff who's job description involves them getting students through the process at my college - not a easy one! I remember in one Student Union meeting Alison who helps with UCAS and made a casual joke to what we were talking about saying "I might be able to help you if everyone submits they're applications before the last day" - and to that, every cackled with laughter! The hardest part is the personal statement, a 4000 word essay where simply you sell yourself (tehe) - why you are best for the course, and what you have done outside of your courses to prove you have a passion. Hmm, I did sped a seriously long time on it (7 drafts?) I might put it up on here! It took me a look time to write this statement, but even longer to single down 5 University I wanted to do Media Studies at. Currently these are the offers I've received from my Uni's
Anglia Ruskin (Harlow) - No reply
Brighton - BBC
Portsmouth - 160 points
Sussex - ABB
Oxford Brookes - BBC
I'm predicted to get ABC, and I'm thinking Brighton is the perfect Uni for me. I've still got to go and have a look, but I dunno, I just have a good feeling about it :) We'll have to see!
Oct: C/W Deadlines
Anybody who followed me on Twitter in October I'm sure will remember this. Coursework is normally completed in the Winter Term, and then January-June is spent focusing on the exam. I had 2 subjects which had Coursework due: a 4000 word essay for English, a controlled assessment essay, another essay AND a 3 minute film for media. I was absolutely lost, and can remember just physically breaking down in the student Union, crying from my absolute terror of simply not knowing what to do! My tweets became increasingly sad, and I really didn't know where to turn. Luckily of course, it's now Winter, and it's all done! I'm a great believer in the Wheel of Fortune, a idea that any person, regardless of being good or bad, will have good and bad moments in life. And look, I waited, and now its over! Glorious, just glorious. To think, all that pain, was just a moment - its gone :) Hmm, maybe I'll put up my essay's on here!
My media teacher asked me one day during coursework how I was feeling and I said "happy, as always!", with him replying that "you cant be happy ALL the time. You cant live up to peoples expectations ALL the time". So yes world, please remember - I do have bad times too. But I always get through them X
Nov: Co-President in Full Swing
In November me and Alice (the other Co-President) were in full swing creating meetings each week for the new GSA. Every year I can vouch for every President everywhere that the biggest fear you have is attracting members - I am so proud (and lucky) to say we have around 7 members who come every week, so we know that the one free we both have each Friday before the lunch meeting where we make the power-point is worth it. And I can also proudly say that I think we've created a real positive image, not only in the college, but also regionally! We had a bake sale for a local LGBT charity, and met up with LGBT representatives not only from local college's, but also the University of Winchester! I have done myself and QMC proud :)
(I am so pumped for London Pride!)
Dec: Presents!
What can I say? It was great! So many awesome presents, as always :) Highlights included a Recipe Book for Uni and some incredible home made Gingerbread cookies from my gorgeous long-time freind Jasmin. And oh, the sales! This was my first time in the sales and I got some incredible stuff, including a top man shirt and fragrance worth £25 for £4! I do have to admit I will have to go and pay for the shirt to be slimmed (slim-fit or nothing for me!), but still, I'm very happy :) I also went round to my Grandma's to have her classic gorgeous home-grown vegetable and pig Christmas dinner, on top of her stunning pavlova (the secret is nuts) which I always forget to get the recipe for. Next stop, Birthday in January! I'm hoping my wishlist gets some love haha ;)
And also quickly, here's 1 honorable mentions to the list :P - Robyn's Party :) (I would show more but god Blogger has a fit with videos that last longer then 10 seconds)
So, 2013 was incredible, what will 2014 have in store? Gosh, I'll be at Uni! 1 year from now, isn't that crazy? Gosh, what a awesome life I lead :D #LoveLife
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