End of an era...

Hey everyone,

On Wednesday I handed in my final piece of coursework for my degree. That's it. Finito. It was the most terrifying, exhilarating and emotional thing I've had to do in a while. After I posted my essay through that little dropbox, I felt like my world had changed forever. I would never have to go through that again. The stress of referencing, printing in that god awful library and relying on the dreaded Turnitin for my receipt will never cross my mind again for the rest of my life. Will I miss it? You may think I'm crazy, but yes. All of those feelings, those emotions kind of made me feel safe. They were my security blanket, reassuring me that I'm still just a student who doesn't need to think about growing up yet. My mantra was always, I'll think about the future once my degree is over... and now it is I don't want to think about the future. I don't want to face the reality that I'm facing unemployment and moving back in with my mother (even though she's pretty fantastic).

So whilst applying for jobs way out of my league here and there, I'm spending my days watching crappy TV, reading cheap books that Kindle recommend and perfecting my skincare routine with the help of some free Clinique samples (every little helps). I'm still waking up in the morning with the feeling that I have something to do, some piece of work that I'm yet to hand in. I'm still completely in denial to the fact that in a couple of weeks, I won't be a student anymore. It's the worst feeling, but a part of me is convinced that something good will happen soon. I mean, its got to... hasn't it?

Anyway, on that rather depressing note I'm signing off.

Sayonara kids. X

All About Yours Truly

Hey World,

I started this blog out of pure procrastination from writing my final ever piece of work for uni (wahh)! I've been putting off completing my essay for weeks so that I don't have to face the fact that I'm growing up and leaving studenthood. However, as it's due tomorrow, I really should get cracking... however it does mean that I'll probably be blogging a hell of a lot more on here and my other blog lushliterature.blogspot.co.uk

While my other blog focuses on lit reviews, I decided to set this one up as more of a personal diary, highlighting (and whining) about the struggles of becoming an English Grad; the first and foremost being unemployment! Like so many of my comrades I am still yet to find a job, and the inevitable of moving back into my parents house is happening. I know, woe is me. But I think perhaps the most difficult reality for me to face is having to move away from my boyfriend. After 1 and a half years of bliss, we'll be moving to opposite ends of the country (literally) and the ten minute walk to each other houses turns into a 5 hour and bloody expensive journey.

Anyway, I'll be chatting about all life has to throw at me over the next few weeks, months, years... so stay tuned folks!

Bye,
Ally