Things I Need To Talk About #5 - Reflecting Back On 2017

Hi everyone - saying this one for last time in 2017 (PRAISE THE LORD)

It’s been a while since I have posted something on the blog, and you probably want answers: ​

The truth is that I was in a school production of Cinderella, which took a lot of time from me, but, I’m back.

It's been a long time since I have been on this blog. I have really missed you guys, from the bottom of my heart.

I hope you have had the most wonderful time of the year at Christmas - yes, I went there.

To be totally honest with you, I thought that 2017 was going to be a much better year than it actually turned out to be. Let's be theoretical here:

Just imagine you have baked a cake. You were so excited when you were making it. You put it in the oven, and after some time, the cake turns the complete opposite. That is how 2017 has felt to me.

Even though 2017 had its worse, it also had its best moments, quite surpisingly. So, today, on New Year's Eve, I've decided that I'm gonna reflect back on 2017, how bad or how good it was.

So, without further ado, let's finish this damn thing...

​The time when I had to quit a part in a production

Our school always has two productions in an Academic Year: A pantomime in December and a End of Year production in July.

Last year, the school did Alice in Wonderland, and as always, we had to audition. I’m not gonna lie, that was probably the worst audition that I have done.

So, my audition got me the character of Dodo - as in the bird.

I went to a few rehearsals, and then I decided not to turn up because I didn’t like the character I was playing.

That happened until the end of June, when our director - and Drama teacher - warned me that if I miss one more rehearsal, my part will eventually get cut.

So, as done, I went to the rehearsal, but I have missed a lot of rehearsals that I didn’t actually know what to do.

Every night I would think through of what should I do instead. I was thinking quitting, and then go to see the performance, so I don’t seem like a bad person.

It was a few weeks until the performance, and my friends - and fellow actors/actresses - have been asking me if I’m still involved with the production, which I answered to as I don’t know.

My friends have been asking me are you sure, and I answered yes, I’m probably not going to be in the production.

So, I told them I will meet them in the Drama room - as they had something to rehearse - and I was thinking it through, like What do I say? or How is she gonna react?

Eventually, I told her straight that I’m quitting my role as Dodo. She said that she is not angry with me, which I probably would doubt, but it was fine.

I’m sorry I’ve literally wrote this story like it’s all a big thing that has affected the whole wide world.

The time we had to get a move on

In September of this year, I had to move from Year 9 to Year 10, which was very exciting for me. We had to move to the Upper Site, which gives it that little bit of a College feeling.

Year 10 meant that we had to be more focused and realistic about what we’re actually gonna do with our lives.

Year 10 is the beginning of our GCSEs, which are crucial.

The time I liked DT

In January, I picked my GCSE options for Year 10 and 11.
​I really didn’t know what to choose, so I asked my parents. My dad said that I should actually choose DT, but I told him that I didn’t like it.
He asked me how do I know that I don’t like it, if I hadn’t given it a try.
So, in the end, I had chosen DT, Drama and History.

When I started DT, I didn’t actually expect that kind of experience and how fun it is. Also, most of my friends are in my lesson, so, that makes DT more easy to resist.

​The time I had a bit of more time for myself

I feel like this year has been very pressuring for me, as you always have to make everyone’s expectations. You feel like you need to make everyone happy but yourself, so, remember to count before everybody else.

​The time I had watched a lot more series

Towards the end of this year, I had watched a lot more series than I actually do.
In May, I had watched 13RW, which I recommend.
In November, I was introduced by my friends to Riverdale. Mostly, one friend is OBSESSED with Cole Sprouse, who stars in the series.
This month, I started watching Stranger Things and I’M SHOOK.
I’ve set my goal to watch season 1 of Stranger Things, and I’ve actually done it. I’m on season 2 right now.

The time I’ve been to the dentist a lot more than usual ​

This year, I had been to the dentist a lot more than usual. In October and November, I had my unsuccessful Root Canal treatment. Consequently, I will get my molar out. Then, I will get a referral to the orthodontist for braces.

The time I was relating to memes

On my Twitter, you’ll see that the only things I retweet are memes, or just relatable things. I have liked every minutes of it, even though it’s cringeworthy.

The time we had a lot a memories together - even though I haven’t been around

2017 was a bad year for you guys, I suppose. As you haven’t had your posts. I’m so sorry I have had been neglecting you guys. I’m gonna make it up to you.

And that’s a wrap to 2017. It was amazing while it was. It had its worse, but it had its best as well. I hope you have the most wonderful and amazing year, and a great day with your family tomorrow. Make sure you live every moment of today.

But that is not all. I have had another Twitter account for quite a while. Before the one I use for my blog - which is literally never - I used the one that I consider my "private" one. 
So, I've decided that I will make my blog "public", we might say.  So, cheers to that. 

I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year, from mine to yours.  

I will see you NEXT YEAR! :)