A wild and wonderful week

Hello readers,

This week is in contention to be one of my busiest ever, with exams, a 10k run, and returning to Swansea it's fair to say I haven't had a moment to spare. This leads me to an apology to all of you who have missed my daily updates. I'm sure you can appreciate that having been busy I had to prioritize to complete my schedule so I can now all inform you of the goings on.

So we begin last Thursday the first of two exams spanning through until Friday. A difficult time because the exams in question were testing clinical competency, a difficult one to practice without a discerning other to practice on (applications welcome). However having now completed them it's fair to say both could've gone better and similarly could've gone worse. It's in the lap of the optical mark sheets now. 

On the Friday, myself and a few course mates highlighted the fact that having finished the exams and it being the end of the week, it felt like the end of the exam period. Sadly that isn't the case. We discussed this over a G&T in a plush Clifton wine bar, much to my liking. The fact of the matter is disappointingly we are awaiting our final assessments on the 7th of June. Only then can we taste the true feeling of relief. Congratulations to all others who have finished/ are finishing be sure to celebrate in style as you've worked hard and now is the time for enjoyment.

My fellow passenger, comic book enthusiast from Chippenham

Saturday I found myself on a First Great Western service to London Paddington. This journey was not without its pitfalls. Firstly I was escorted from my first train having boarded before my ticket was valid when infact my ticket was valid but the conductor on a miniature power trip saw it fit to sabotage my journey to prove his own self worth. I pity him. Never the less I was delayed a pointless 4 minutes until boarding the next arriving train where I took a seat. No sooner had i sat down but a man dressed in a full Darth Maul costume came and sat next to me. A shock to say the least, a commuter train is not the first place you'd look to find a well known intergalactic Sith lord, I digress.

In London my first task was to get to grip with the Oyster card system, something that has alluded me for many years. I have watched commuters on my many previous visits with envy as they waltzed through the tube station gates. This time I was not going to miss out. Oyster card in hand I made it to my good friend Jon Taube's House. From there we went to lounge in the sun in Chisslehurst whilst watching some cricket (picnic basket and cider in toe as you'd expect). That night we retired early in anticipation of the race next morning after indulging in some serious carb loading thanks to a nearby Tesco's.

Job done - just after crossing the line on the Mall

I awoke the next morning fueled with excitement and nervousness. We arrived at green park early, I dispensed of my baggage and reached the start. The sweltering heat worried me but I was not going to let my mind deviate from completing the 10 kilometers in under 60 minutes. After meeting some fantastic people and receiving amazing support the whole way. I completed the course in 58.09. My best yet. 

The surroundings or running in London were something to behold. Taking part in something so momentous as running one lap of the Olympic marathon course was an honor and a privilege, something I hope to do again next year. There is nothing better than the feeling having a completed a race where all the hard work done previously is rewarded by achieving your goal. Everyone should give these events a go it really is a feel good factor you don't get elsewhere. Once you get it you'll want it again.

Paddy McGuiness and Robbie Williams celebrate Englands Victory

On Monday ITV featured Soccer Aid for it's fourth consecutive year. This an event headed by it's founders Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilks, together with Unicef play in a charity football event in an attempt to raise funds. Ex professionals and celebrities are invited to take part in order to fill Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United. After an eventful match a running total of £6.5 million has been raised to help those less fortunate in Africa. A great course something that is a great idea plaudits on that Robbie!

So as i mentioned previously I now speak to you from Mumbles, Swansea where I'm preparing for my final exam. I can help but be distracted by the outstanding weather giving everyone a rise smile. Refreshing after a long drawn out winter.

I will attempt to keep the blog as a daily but this may fall fowl of revision, I ask you keep reading and take advantage of this fantastic weather. We complain when we don't have it so lets not be hypocrites and soak up the rays.

Stay well and enjoy your week speak soon

Remember remain interesting

Ps this link is for one of my to be hottest tunes of the summer. Sure to help you head nod your way through revision so you can cut some serious shapes later in the summer sun. Enjoy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LReYwXuAaok

Scott Stevens