Countdown to Half-Term

We are on the final countdown till we break up this Friday for a week of Half Term. I for one can't wait. I am constantly in a daze at the moment. I have all but lost track of time and need to ask frequently what day it is. I had a lot of stuff planned for next week. Do my homework, work on rehersing my lines for Oliver Twist, help out in my Fathers office. Well, our office now. I need to get used to that. I was also going to work on a few personal projects. But as the last two days have warned me, I am desperately in need of some R & R. And so, having said that, Jack, Chris and Tyler will be pleased to know, that is exactly what I intend on getting. I will lock myself away from the outside world and get some much needed rest. But not before I go to the hockey this Sunday, which is one thing I have sorely missed this year.

I would like to think that things will get easier after half term, but if I'm being realistic, they won't. I suppose it is my fault for selecting so many lessons to take during my Sixth Form. Where as most are taken 5 or 6 lessons, I foolishly selected 10 (Maths, English, Double Sciences, Art, IT, PE, History, Graphical Products Technology, Drama and Music). This of course doesn't leave much time during the day to relax and even less time in the evening giving how much homework I generally get each week. Coupled together with the Community Service work I'm expected (and enjoy) to do plus the rehersals three times a week for Oliver, I am finding it less likely that I am getting to bed before 2am these days.

I guess I'm just a sucker for punishment. I've been told, and looking back I now tend to agree, that I always bite off more than I chew. Get myself into too many projects and before I know it, I've no spare time for myself. I can't even remember when this behaviour started. I guess I use it as a security blanket. If I keep myself busy I don't have to face the troubles of the real world.

Well, no more. After this school year, I'm going to make sure that I have time in my life for myself. Starting with next week.

-Paul