Time For A Change?

Well, I am coming to the end of my first year at university, and whether or not this course is for me, i still had a great time and learned some new things about myself! I have enjoyed living in Swansea (although at first it was a bit daunting), I have really settled in here- however no place is like home! I have finally got myself a part time job, figured out what I want career wise and got a place on an Early Years course at Trinity College; and with the support of my closest friends and family I know that whatever life throws at me, I am ready! :)
Goodbye Swansea

Election

As I am a first time voter in the general election I am fairly excited to be a part of the process and see how it works. I am eager to voice my views and have them heard. After listening to and watching the many election debates on the television over the past couple of weeks, I am sure of who I want to vote for. All that is left now is to go down to the polling station and tick my box. The next step is the Governments, be it Labour, Conservative or Liberal Democrats- we will see who is true to there word.

Maths and Literacy

Today I had to give a maths presentation on multiplication, in particular the different methods used, for example, Gelosia method, Grouping and the Grid method! I was incredibly nervous before this presentation, and although i had practiced it several times i still didn't feel ready. As this was the first individual presentation we had given, I was unsure of how it would go and as my turn was approaching i became increasingly scared. While i was standing in front of the class i was more than aware that all eyes were on me and I had to engage with the audience. In the end i believe I did OK but i think if i had of slowed my speech down and calmed my nerves then I would have been able to do better. Oh well, what's done is done and I can only hope for a good grade.

Work, Work, Work

Well, since I moved down to Swansea and started university I have been searching for a job- although for the first 6 months I admit I didn't put as much effort into it as I should. However, throughout March i decided it was time for me to stop relying on my overdraft and finally get a job. It was easier than I expected to find jobs I was actually interested in; I immediately found several positions in retail. As my previous work experience is in the retail sector and deals with the general public I applied for sales assistant positions in different retail outlets. Over the next few weeks in March I received several interview opportunities and eventually was offered a position as a sales consultant on the Jon Richards counter in the new Debenhams store in Carmarthen. I have been given a lot of responsibility because the manager quit within the first week; and so leaving me as the only employee on the counter. At first I felt like a fish out of water, however, over time I am beginning to understand the role and duties expected of me. I just hope that a new manager will be found soon so less of the pressure will fall on me to meet targets.