So, I now understand this is like an "online diary" that everyone can see. So I'm going to sum up what this month has been for me :) starting with AS exams; biology was pretty simple, chemistry wasn't too bad, physics was almost impossible, and maths and mechanics were pretty difficult. Finally finished though :) I've missed half a day of college this term (due to excruciating colic pains), which is an improvement for me! Most of July passed without problems, and I'm now looking into "Life after College," which seems crazy as I've got a whole 'nother year there! I've been on a couple of Uni visits, which is always nice :) and a trip to Thorpe Park! (Amazing theme park with the best rides for people who don't know), so all in all, June has been a good month, I feel :) And now as we creep into July, I'm feeling happy, at peace, and quite excited really, finally sorting out my car insurance, driving theory test, and continuing my lessons. Not only that, but I've contacted my surgeon about my surgery to construct a J-Pouch :) and just 1 day left at college before a nice long 8/10 week summer :)
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