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It hurt like none other.

And now I am in pain with seven stitches in my wrist.  That bloody well HURT.  Who would have thought I needed three injections of numbing agent?  Oh....we wouldn't have known until we cut into me and I actually FELT it.  

Sympathy, Continental???  Please???

Next time -- State Side....

KNIFE!

Under the knife tomorrow.  The good thing?  Medical care is free.  Thank goodness.  It might be minor, but it's still surgery!

In 48 hours I will be back in the States!  Unbelievable!  One year went by very quickly.  Next year is going to pretty interesting...We shall see what trouble I get into....

Waterstooooooones!

While strolling past the high street Waterstone's I saw a sign that said "You gave us your stories.  Here are our favourites."  First place - ME.  I was quite impressed with myself!  Apparently each store had to pick two that they liked and submit them to the contest.  I'm going to be vain and say that I want to win the whole contest.  It's for Dyslexia awareness and winners are published in the "your story" book with authors like JK Rowling, Lauren Child, and Nick Hornby.  http://www.waterstoneswys.com/

Today I am prepping for my trip home.  Cleaning, organising, packing.  Can't wait to go home.  So many things that I want to do.  Chipotle, Malleys, Shopping, visits with the Grandparents.  Also going to see one of the old principals I worked for.  Maybe, just maybe, when I tell him what I've been getting up to, I'll have a job waiting for me in two years.  That would be brilliant.

I think the first thing I am going to do is sit around in my pjs watching Hollyoaks.  I had a tough week - it's summer holiday.  I'm going to relax!

:)

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!!

LAST teaching day!  And I won't even be there!  Driving theory test at 9:40.  That is super scary.  It's just the theory!!  Calm down.  By the time I get to school, my only class of the day will be over.  I'm going to make a stop at Tesco and get some snacks for the trips on Thursday and Friday to London.  That's 12 hours on a coach.  Oh my.......

Also getting my hair did tomorrow night.  I'd like something new.  Let's see what Kelly can whip up for me.  Followed by Witches of Eastwick rehearsal.  Dancing.  Since I'm missing two of the choreography rehearsals, I'm hoping this one gets me in the front.

Can't wait for the week to be over. It's been dragging....and I'm ready for a holiday!

I'M EXHAUSTED!

This is the longest school year of my life.  It feels as though it's never going to end.  Where's the summer?  There is no summer in the UK.  Just rain.  Rain and cold.  BOO for that.  Two weeks and I'm back in the ville.  That will be super though -I can't wait for the sun, shorts, and bikinis!  

Next week is the FINAL week of my first year at KES.  I can't believe it.  Not to contradict myself, but one year went by so quickly (it's just the home stretch that is taking AGES).  So much has happened, so much has changed.  What an experience.  I'm looking forward to my second year.  More classes, doing a new play, being in my first british musical (although it's an American show) and starting up at Cambridge!  Driving...having a car....having new and improved housemates.  It's all looking up.  

Next week we are doing lessons for the first three.  So I only have a few more lessons to work out in my head.  Who am I kidding?  They are all playing the same game which reviews everything we have done this year.  It's a great chance for them to show what they have learned and for me to watch them be so incredibly engaged.  I'm looking forward to an easy week.  

Wednesday is the dreaded Theory test.  I'm going to pass.  I'm going to spend all day Sunday revising. I can do this.  And I will pass with flying colour!

I'm now on my way to Cambridge for some throat meds.  Can't get them here...who would have thought.  Maybe I'll get myself a hoodie....new student and all.  :)

100

This is my 100th post!!  woooooo!!  Although I must say, I can do better than that.  I ramble quite often, but I think I should make an effort to ramble a bit more often.  

There are TWO more - count em - TWO more weeks of school left.  I am jumping for joy!  This week holds Year 10 Academic Reviews....why in the second to last week of term...but whatever....ALso Witches rehearsal and a Staff BBQ!  Next week we have classes from Monday to Wednesday and then Thursday and Friday is Activity Days.  Hairspray on Thursday and then the London Eye on Friday.  I'm super pumped.  

23rd I'll be headed back to the homeland.  That should be entertaining as well. I am living out of my filofax as well.  I'm a bit obsessed actually.  Brand new....and it's already full.  Geeeze.

I have also moved rooms in my house - rent went up, but I'm super happy because not only is the room bigger and I actually have floor space - but I have my own bathroom as well!!  Brilliant!!!!

I'm off to bed - super excited about the upcoming two weeks!  School is ALMOST out for Summer!