Technically it’s still the 28th, but seeing as I’m going to be busy the whole day tomorrow with school and various relating works therein (homework, projects, playing nice-nice with teachers and classmates), I might as well get this over with.
On the 29th, as I’ve stated above, I’m going to be in school. I’ll (hopefully, if I remember to set the alarm) wake up at 7, be ready to leave by 8 and start lessons properly by 9. I’ll have English class first and talk about Rossetti’s ‘Goblin Market’, then I’ll have Statistics class and learn about Regression, whatever that is.
Break time is when I’ll settle myself in the Common Room and sneakily eat some sort of snack while I check my Facebook messages, Twitter updates and blog stats — and my email, if I have enough time.
After break I will have to endure an hour’s worth of Media class, where I’ll be subjected to talking about zombies and how interesting it is to make a film about them. Yay me. Good thing after that I have a solid block of Private Study, where I can read to my heart’s content… oh wait, don’t I have an interview after 12?
Yes.
I think I’ll have to skip the latter half of Private Study, gather my things and casually stroll out through the school gates (with permission from the Higher Authorities, of course). I’ll most probably buy something to-go for lunch, but after that it’s free reign.
With the interview done, homework somewhat attempted and a research data compilation put off for the next day, I’m ready to actually start my day: Tumblin’ my way through the Sherlock, Harry Potter and Doctor Who fandom.
This is the life of the average me. A teenager. Female. Likes to call herself a nerd, but really it’s just the current label she’s obsessed about. Three years ago it was emo. Now? She’s just obsessing over male protagonists with high cheekbones.
I’ll tell you what… You need to write more. Your style is (for me) so easy to read and engaging.
David Mitchell
Thank you for your response, David
Mr Mitchell is right: I’d love to read more … especially about the female present nerd evolving into – what? – faced with the high-cheekboned protagonist … I can see butterflies … what do you see?
Thank you for the comment, Lovey! ^_^ When faced with a high-cheekboned protagonist, I don’t see butterflies. I feel them in the tummy area.
This is awesome! I don’t think you’re ‘average’ at all.
Keep on blogging and evolving . . . would love to read about what happens in the next three years!
As a librarian I read vast amounts of books written for children and young people. You’re writing style is fresh, direct and engaging and could easily hold its own with some of the published writers out there. If you enjoy writing there are lots of us readers out here who’ll be very happy to provide an audience.
Brilliant post!
As we toil through daily routines, it’s sometimes good to step outside the routine and take time to write. While the term “nerd” wasn’t used when I was your age, I’ve come to like the term as it seems to be used as an insult by some but really is recognition of the superior studious abilities of the target of the name. The poor creatures hurling the word at another don’t realise they are acknowledging their lower ability.
Statistics, looking at dependent and independent variables and the way varying an independent variable can influence the dependent. Sounds regressive to me.
I’m glad to see not all in media classes are fascinated by making a better zombie movie.
I’m an avid cinema fan and see any movie that comes to my small town. A zombie movie? There are so many more genres with good stories waiting to my told.
You have a good writing style. It’s engaging and doesn’t take everyday life too seriously. Thanks for sharing.
@RossMannell
Teacher, NSW, Australia
Totally agree with the above. I found your typical day recount really entertaining. You are a very talented writer. Keep writing.
I’m enjoying scrolling through so many of the posts but something about yours grabbed my attention and I had to read it again. I felt I must comment because I so loved reading it and then found so many people agreed. An important voice; I’m so glad this blog gave me the chance to hear it!
Caroline Breyley
Teacher
Shetland
Absolutely love it, you should write a book, I’d buy it!
I really enjoyed this.
As a Maths teacher I hope you found Regression not too difficult!
The last teen I knew who referred to herself as a nerd has turned into quite the most amazing young woman ( and she’s not a relation, so that’s an objective observation of mine)
Reading the comments I think you’ve got the beginnings of a fan base. Imagine if this post was the start of something amazing! Now that would be a result!
Good luck with everything!
Thank you everyone for the lovely responses! To be honest I’ve been losing some faith when it comes to my writing ability, and you guys managed to bring it back! I can’t express how much I appreciate it, so I give thanks from the bottom of my nerdy heart.