Musings of a Perfectionist

Hey everyone, I'm pretty that I haven't written anything for so long, but I spent the weekend editing/writing my novel, and I'm at work experience now. Yay. Nah, it's pretty cool really (I'm allowed to show my ankles!). And I may be writing this to procrastinate, but whatever. I'm not being paid and it can just be part of my lunch break. But the title: basically, I miss school (weird, I know) and my friends and I even miss my sisters calling me random names (Sid the Sloth, if you can remember one of my previous posts). So yeah. Anyway. I've been listening to music today while working (another good thing about work- as well as being allowed to go to the toilet when I want, coffee and biscuits) and I'm going to talk about something (vaguely) poetical. Remember those songs, the ones that give you chills as the lyrics weave their magic in your ears and you can't help but listen to it properly? Those bittersweet songs, the ones tha...

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...