Annie

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.

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.

Phew! I mentioned in my previous post, Exhibitions that today was the family-friends viewing day. I didn’t think I’d be there, seeing as I had work and people who I really wanted to come couldn’t. I did end up going though, with my sister and my mum - my manager came as well. Unfortunately my best friend couldn’t make it (admittedly her invitation was very last minute), neither my brother nor dad. To be truthful I didn’t want to go because I’m not into award ceremonies or exhibitions.

‘Twas a good evening, it’s strange seeing my stuff on display, with my name next to each piece. Had to call for time off work just to finish my pieces for this but I’m making up for lost work time on Saturday.

A lot of people arrived, I really didn’t expect that many to turn up. Great atmosphere though and there was an amazing pianist. Who - not that it’s relevant - gave me a smile. There was a self-serving catering and free wine, orange juice and all that jazz. I would have pictures but trying to go above everyone else to take them would have been too much hassle, and even then I’d have probably got the back of their heads, hah. Being a short cake sucks sometimes.

Speaking of photos I’ll probably take them tomorrow since it’s my shift of greeting visitors. If that fails then I’ll try on Friday where I’m at uni. from 12pm until 2pm. If all fails then I’m sure the uni. will take pictures.

As for me…well I won’t have any jewellery bits to talk about until later this year when I start the higher level. Don’t know what things I’ll blabber about but I’ll find something.

Oh yes, and much thanks goes to Roger Moore who neatened up the setting, I was over the moon about my brooch. Although I can’t seem to get the finish perfect. Thank you!

[edit on 12.06 @ 15:55] No pictures available as cameras are prohibited. [/edit]

I “officially” finish uni. today and have to wait eagerly for my results, which won’t come through until September! Cross fingers for three distinctions.

If I still need to finish off old projects then I can do that next Monday and/or Tuesday so that’s why officially is put in quotation marks.

I’m still to get my fine jewellery brooch back and I have to have that back today. Eep, I’m anxious about that and shall go to see him. I’ve been waiting weeks to see the end product. Hopefully I’ll get that back before the exhibition works, it’s one of the very few pieces I’m actually proud of.

Next Wednesday is the family-friend exhibition but I can’t be there because I’ll be too tired after work - we all know that’s a sign to not drive. My family will be busy and my friend will probably finish work late. On the Thursday that week I’m going to be at uni. to sit around playing on Brain Training greet visitors going to see the exhibition. Luckily I’m doing that day because I have to be there - I think it’s that Thursday anyway. The invigilators (right word?) are coming. As long as I don’t look bored - because that’s polite - then all will be good. I’ll also be in on Friday - feels like a work shift and I’ve already had a shift swap - to play hostess, or something like that. What am I actually meant to do?

I’ll be as free as a bird unless I receive a letter/call from uni. telling me to get my butt in, for whatever reason.

As I’ve posted before I was having doubts about starting the higher course but after a lot of talking to my colleagues and family, I’ve decided to go. It’ll be great in a very swotty way, plus, I’m going to actually earn my own money rather than scrounge of my dad so two thumbs up!

I’ll write more soon.