Moll's Moments - Life of a Netballer

Well... What a month... As I'm sitting here writing this post eating my candy-floss grapes, I am reflecting on what has happened in the past few weeks; and what a past few weeks it has been. I have got so much to tell you! Let's start with uni life. So far so good. My journo skills have ranged from spotting a feature to interviewing someone about climate change using some cool recording thingy, (promise I will develop my knowledge about state of the art tech, after all, that will be my career.) The course has been really interesting so far. Lecturers are lovely, course mates are fab and I am learning what it's like to be a grown up. This links well with my ever developing cooking skills. My sweet and sour pork stir fry is a firm favourite. Moving on with the uni netball updates. Last time I blogged I was waiting to hear about what team I would be in. I was going to be happy with whatever the outcome but to make the First Team was a dream come true. Our development as a sq

Greetings from Worcester! I am finally here, a confirmed fresher who is enjoying every second. I've been here for a week now but it feels like much longer - you know when something finally fits, it makes you feel so good! From meeting my new flatmates, learning to cook and clean (yes mum I do know how to clean the loo, I just told you that I didn't,) and having the best nights out. My netball life has gone crazy! Made my debut with Worcester Reds in their preseason tournament playing alongside Lucy Heardman (Celtic Dragons) - she gave me the confidence and encouragement I needed. Playing with that team was such an eye-opener and made me believe in my ability. Winning the tournament was the icing on the cake. I have just trialled today for the 1st/2nd team for our Uni BUCS squads and am currently awaiting the outcome, (I'm sure you'll see in the next few hours the update on my twitter.) What's not to love? Creative writing combined with my netball world. Throw in f

Picture the scene... Wednesday the 14th of August 2019. The day after returning home from the most wonderful holiday. There I was, in bed, staring into space, wishing time would pass more quickly. I could feel my heart thumping away in my chest in rhythm to the ticking of the clock next to me. I was waiting for 8am to arrive when I could press that button which would decide my future. After a restless night, the anxiety and uncertainty I was facing finally ended with the news that I wanted. I was accepted into my firm choice university. I burst into tears. I cannot tell you how I felt in that moment. Pure elation. A similar feeling to when I was selected for Wasps U19 at age 14. I had achieved something I never thought I would. The combination of having to train regularly and complete a two year A Level course was gruelling. But I am proof that it can be done if you are determined enough to make it work. The rest of the day was filled with friends, happiness... and cocktails... lots of

Where on earth have the last four weeks gone?! I have definitely caught up on my sleep, exercised on the daily and working hard not only at the Garden Barn but also at my Dad's business, Edge DPM. By helping them with their social media and marketing side of the company, it has enabled me to gain more experience for what I hope to do in the future. Had a lovely weekend away in Liverpool with Anna to watch our fantastic Roses at the Netball World Cup. The atmosphere was electric. The Zimbabwe fans demonstrated the true meaning of support and dedication to the sport. A humbling experience for me, (and something that I'm definitely not used to,) was when I met Josh Worrall - it's fair to say that he was really anxious and it was a really brave thing for him to be there by himself for the entire competition. However, I was taken aback when he asked me for my autograph and a selfie! He said he admired my blog and that I have made a difference in the way he deals with his anxiet

IV'E FINISHED MY EXAMS!! What a feeling... The remaining few minutes of the last exam felt like a lifetime and when it was finally over, I felt free. So what have I been up to? Well firstly, sleep, and lots of it, throw in plenty of Netflix (minus the chill, working on that,) and have joined a new gym. Was all prepped for my NPL trial last Saturday. However, this time it was not meant to be but upon reflection I am really content with the fact that this is my fresh start. No time to dwell or feel down about it as I live in hope for September and the chance to study at uni alongside trialling for Severn Stars and Worcester Reds. It's kind of given me a new focus. This has given me the drive and ambition that I probably needed with a new vision. I can honestly say I think I need this break from netball, however short it may be. Using the gym for my own purpose of getting fitter for the beach has been quite nice to do (#beachbodypending.) It also gave me chance to hook up with

I can't believe it's been a month since I last posted! 3 exams down, 5 to go and I'm still plodding my way through revision, but my head is no longer in the sand avoiding it all and I am now fully submerged in the process and have a clearer goal about what I want to do in this next year. I was certain I was going to take a gap year after my exams were over. This is no longer the case! A girls night out to see The Vamps with Eleanor, (insert insane picture below!) we got chatting about her plans for Uni. It made me realise a few things about myself. I was ready, but I needed the push to make me want to go for it. Turns out, Eleanor is going to the same Uni as I am (fingers crossed)! So once again, just by talking to others gives us the opportunity to reflect on what's important. Having that open convo is making me more determined to get the grades I need. It's given me a focus. An aim. If you weren't aware, (have you had your  head in the sand?) I couldn't