Musings of a Perfectionist

So I'm watching this program on BBC iPlayer called Generation, which is a documentary by George Lamb, and it's all about youth and politics and lack of opportunities for youth and the need for social change. One guy said that his ambitions are to own a house and have a decent job. And that will make him happy. That shouldn't be the expectation for kids these days. The fact that housing costs so much that actually owning a house seems to be a pipe dream is stupid, and just wanting a job that means the bills can be paid is ridiculous. I do realise that I come from a family where we are expected to go to university and that I live in a pretty wealthy area, but I feel that I can comment on these things. Buying a house seems impossible, owning a car/paying for insurance is not going to happen, and I'll be paying off university loans for the rest of my life. I do have dreams, ambitions. I am (most likely) going to university and get a job that I love (beca...

Today, at my school, was a day full of fun. We got to learn loads of new things, like how to revise (bit late, considering our first proper GCSE was a couple of days ago) and about Health and Safety in the Workplace (I'm pretty sure I feel asleep). I feel that a bit of context is needed. Basically, instead of having PSHE lessons every week, my school does something called 'Values and Experiences Day'- which is just as much fun as it sounds, although I prefer it to weekly lessons. *shudders* Anyway, usually the day is split into two, and today was no exception. My year got to learn, in the first session, about revision, including making mindmaps, revision timetables, mnemonics, and a mental first aid kit for when you get stressed. The second session was even better- Health and Safety in the workplace (as I have already mentioned), interviews, what to expect during Work Experience, and taxes. And this is what I learnt from the day. First of all, revision timetable...