Thank God That's Over
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