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The exams are all done.  It is possible that they are the last exams I will ever do.  An exam is a strange environment and a total intensive memory test.  In the past I have never performed at my best in them but this last set were the  best I have ever done. Results aside, I was very happy with my “exam performance” and did my best.

I took a different approach this time to before and although my nerves (and adrenaline!) were still high as I turned over the papers, I was able to recall much better and gave myself time to compose what I was going to say.

Exams are stressful but I kind of enjoyed it!  Also, I learnt a lot studying for them that will be very useful for me in future – the ultimate aim anyway.

The results will be out in a few months (after the marking and external marking and appeals and other admin …)

Yeserday was a great party.  Some of the guys put on a bash at their flat, with every colour alcoholic jelly, shotters and beers.  The weather was warm and sunny and it felt great letting off steam.

Tonight is the “Night at the Oscars” Ball and so final preparations are underway.  It will be a good night and everyone is making a big effort on the outfits.  Who has won the Oscars themselves is a closely guarded secret, with all to be revealed on stage later …