University, holidays, and yet another job

Hi everyone!

I know I've been really inconsistent at the moment with my blog and Youtube channel, but it's all for a good reason so I will quickly justify myself and get back to being busy for a little while longer (sorry!).

This past week has been an absolute whirlwind. I, myself, cannot believe how crazy and hectic has been (and my life is usually quite crazy and hectic).
 As a complete shot in the dark, last Friday I applied to the University of Derby through clearing and was anticipating a phone call for this Wednesday that's just gone. On Monday morning I had a missed call from the head of joint honours saying she is going to do everything she can to make sure I get a place at the university, on the condition that I basically complete my missing unit of coursework and collect my college certificate by the 22nd of August. How very exciting!
 So, I'm working away like a busy bee to complete these last few bits of work. I will also be submitting my final application for the university with my personal statement and what not. I thought it would be best if I did it tomorrow before A level results day, as I want to make sure my place is extra secure.

I know I harped on about studying a BEd in Primary Education, and yeah I am the teensiest bit gutted that I couldn't wait. But honestly? I don't think I could be dealing with the pressure of at least five university interviews and professional skills tests whilst studying at the same time, as well as taking my driving theory test and deciding what other universities I dare apply to, as my primary choice has always been the University of Derby. But I only really want to teach reception anyway and I think the joint honours with education studies will look quite impressive when I apply for jobs. I also have the option of studying extra modules whilst in my career. However, teaching is very stressful at the moment and I won't be wanting a mental breakdown whilst being responsible for the learning and development of at least twenty-six four to five year olds!

Plus, going to university sooner means Tom and I can get married in four years, rather than five

I had a bit of a cry before initially applying for clearing, too. Because I really couldn't bare another year in further education. And although I'm sad to leave the wonderful friends I have made, I cannot stand for any more of the petty sh*t I was put through. Seriously, I want to be an adult now. Although I'm not doubting for a minute that I won't encounter drama at university. I'm sure it will be easier to avoid them now. 

I'm so excited for this milestone. I'm finally moving on up (ok that cheesy 80's song is now stuck in my head for a good 5 days) to where I want to be and making a tiny bit of progress with life. I can't describe how proud and supportive Tom's been either, which means the world to me. Even if I have been a stroppy, stressy mare about getting everything done in time. 

Jobs and working

Recently I've been the moodiest person ever. I had a *HUGE* paddy and cry the other week because I was so desperate for money and a job. Tom did not hold back from telling me straight that sitting around crying wouldn't do anything...I needed to get out there and hand out some CV's. I must of applied to sixteen or so jobs. I waited and waited for a reply from at least one of them whilst kicking and screaming at online tests during other job applications for Travel Lodge and M&S (some of the questions were bloody hard considering all my job entailed was standing behind a desk getting people extra pillows and checking people in!) . And BOOM! On the same day I had that wonderful call from the university of Derby, I had about five messages from different employers asking me for an interview. The first one basically offered me a trial shift, despite telling me on my cover letter of my CV I sounded like I was applying for the Travel Lodge *oops*. So now, I'm officially a bar maid at a local pub.

 My trial shift ran really smoothly, and I actually found it quite enjoyable. Even though I trapped my finger in the Stella Artois tap when figuring out how to pull it...don't ask.

The team are wonderful and so friendly. Most of them are disappearing off to university though so I will be left on my todd with other new staff members. Hopefully I won't be responsible for training them because I couldn't see myself being very useful. I mean, even though I worked at Alton Towers for a full season, for some reason I've gone all shy and nervous with customers again.

Speaking of Alton Towers...

On the 24th August I will also have an interview there for a temporary position as a Scarefest Entertainments Host. I'm really excited because it's a theatrical job as well as a customer service based role. Hopefully I get a cool costume and to wear some special effects make up. But I'm not going to get my hopes up because the likelihood is I will be back in reds. Which I have really missed this past year to be perfectly honest. 

And after all this mad rush is over, I will be on my holidays in sunny Crete with my wonderful parents and gorgeous Tom! Ah, I can't wait to breathe again...

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That's it for that rather rambled life update folks! Stay tuned for my next posts/videos which are:

- Suicide Squad Review

- Engagement Present Haul (hopefully as a video)

- 73 Questions (definitely as a video)

- My anxiety milestones 

- The continued misconceptions series

- A load of university stuff!

Please keep supporting my YouTube channel because it is something I really want to keep going  and I'm just starting to pick up my confidence with it. You can do this by liking my videos and subscribing to my channel. That would be AWESOME!

The link to my most recent video is below...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-EUbLhE28   10 Misconceptions about Anxiety Disorders
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