Waffle overload. 

How is everyone?

Gosh, I’ve neglected this site.  The past weeks have been up and down, I’ve never experienced such a roller coaster of emotions.  This last week has been back to the norm so I’m back to being my perkylittleself.

Apart from going to work, I’ve been a hermit (blame tiredness).  Resorting by means of Internet to buy clothes.  Of which I only brought two  - a three-quarter sleeve geek top and a band/fan-girl top.

The geek top was brought from Primitive State, whilst the tee was brought from MAM Store Merchandise.  Web developers beware of the latter site.  You have been warned.  :P  Oh and for any IE users you won’t be able to view the actual contents of the latter site *shrugs*.  Surprisingly the packages came quick so I’m one happy customer.  Psst, click on the thumbnails to view the full, larger photos. 

On a different note, I had my month of fame.  The Hockley Flyer (issue July 2008) published a small section on me.  Above the page is a photo - unfortunately - taken after the award ceremony of me and the Deputy Chairman.  Next to that photo is an image of my brooch (the house one).  Then underneath the photo is the small written section.

JQA Students Award for Craftsmanship

On 18th June, choosing the winner of this year’s Award was a joint partnership between Marie Haddleton and Rev. Mary Gilbert. The work of Annie Li was chosen and she received a cheque from JQA for £150.

The Awards Ceremony was carried out in St Paul’s Church the following day and the JQA was represented by JQA Deputy Chairman Ross Bellamy.

I didn’t even know, my manager told me.  Nice surprise.

Earlier this morning I got my results from uni.  The nice postman Tony signed it for me (recorded delivery), leaving a note: “I signed this for u OK.  Tony (it’s early 8:15)”.  Thanks Tony.  :)  I got three destinctions.  Woohoo!  I am absolutely over the moon.

Finally, I have made a less than mediocre layout.  :P  Bear in mind I’m still tweaking it here and there so it’s not completely how I pictured it in mind but any suggestions are welcome. 

Now, I think it’s time to relax and enjoy the extra day of the weekend we have in England.  Have a great bank holiday!  Anyone up to anything?

If there’s one trait I dislike it’s confusion.  It’s not good for me nor anyone else.

Have any of you entered competitions?  If so, do you usually get a confirmation letter of application and then a letter/e-mail saying your application has been accepted?

Last week I made the most of my opportunities as the lecturer advised.  I asked work if I’d be able to have two days off (that’s the length of this competition), applied…blahblahblah but still haven’t heard anything from…well…anyone.  First I was given three days to decide on entering - I swear I was having a dumb moment.  Now I’m wondering what’s happening, am I an entrant?  Or was I deemed not good enough?  I need to know so I don’t waste petrol travelling to Birmingham.  The competition is next Thursday.  O.o

The site doesn’t say anything about when applicants will be notified of their acceptance, only “*Please note that the process of selecting and preparing competitors for a WorldSkills Competition is long and rigorous. Subject to eligibility, outstanding winners of relevant UK/National Finals will be long listed, after which they will be assessed alongside other contenders in accordance with our selection procedures.” - worldskillsuk.org.

I’m 21!  Woo.

Oh and new layout…tell me what you think. 

[edit on 28.06]Keeping the layout to this until I find place suited for the navigation.[/edit]

Come home from work, not feeling the same without the huge consumption of tea. :P  Then, I find out that uni. called earlier, I’ve won two awards!  Yippee.  The awards ceremony is tomorrow at 8pm (a less than 24 hours notice is always a good kick up the backside, especially for woman  :P) in an unknowntomeyet location.  I have to call the lady up about half eight tomorrow morning to say whether or not I’ll be able to attend.

I don’t have the foggiest as to what awards I’ve won or for what…so it’s as much surprise to me as it is anyone else.

So many things have happened in the past fortnight that I still think I’m dreaming.  Cliche, I know.  I do go by a notsofamous saying (moreso quote) though: “I’m not worried, I’m young - it’s an incentive to do what I can.  I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from.”

I’ve only just started my holiday today and already I can’t wait to go back to uni, I’m rearing to go. It may well be because I’m bored and want something to do or the fact that I genuinely love the course. Possible even the fact that I’m high on tea, thus my mind is thinking things, which in a “sober” state it wouldn’t.

Seriously can’t sit still…have to be doing something. (Yes, I realise that, again, it might be the tea.)

In all seriousness though, have any of you felt like that? No? Just me then? Okay.