My sister, Casey, is 17 I’m not really sure what to say about her, perhaps I should just describe her as a Tracey Beaker wanna’ be, which would work for me because if she lived in a children’s home I wouldn’t have to share my things with her.
A mixed bunch…a weird bunch even, but my family- the people I love and who love me back unconditionally.
When I thought about hobbies, shopping came to mind. I love buying new clothes and accessories, recently I bought some oversized sunglasses. Well I did get a few funny stares but I’ll just put that down to jealousy because they couldn’t pull of extremely large sunglasses. I mean it was obvious I looked like Victoria Beckham. My mum said I looked more like Deirdre Barlow but what does she know.
When I say shopping I don’t mean using my own money, oh no, the thought of me doing “a hard days work” as my parents say , makes me laugh because I’m so bone idol, but if its someone else’s I could shop for England.
Shopping is my frivolous hobby, but more seriously, from the age of about 7 I have been doing tae kwon-do, I say have I should say did, as at the moment I’m having a break but I do miss competing. One of my proudest moments was when I won the British Championships in Reading; I had so many emotions that day a mixture of joy, proudness, happiness and relief. Relief that I had achieved one of my goals in life. I will go back though, in my own time and start winning golds again. I would love to represent my country in the Olympics in tae kwon-do, another dream, but one I will work hard to achieve.
After I stopped training I became very lazy and eating a great deal, very regularly for example; Big Mac’s, fudge cakes, milky ways and crisps and the list goes on but I’ve got to stop as I’m making my self hungry. Even though I eat so much I haven’t gained any weight, but I keep getting reminded it will catch up with me. So I suppose I’ll have to eat healthier in the future if I’m going to maintain my to die for figure (I wish). I have recently taken my health much more seriously; I have joined a gym and am eating more sensibly.
My favourite hobby is the beautiful game… football, not playing mind you, just watching. The team I support through the highs and lows are the Super Blues, Chelsea.
About three years ago I used to love Frank Lampard and nearly had a heart attack when I saw a life size cut out of him at Tescos, just think what would happen is I saw the real life Frank Lampard. I think when he became a dad it took the shine of him and I saw him as a old man. As Frank Lampard was no longer “a hottie” and was doing is fatherly duty’s, like changing nappies, a new younger better looking player came on the scene “Cesc Fabregas.” Not only does he have the looks but he has the skill too. One thing that lets him down is he plays for Chelsea’s rivals Arsenal, but one day he will join Chelsea. Well I can dream. You must understand I don’t just watch football for the players. I am passionate about the game, I can discuss tactics with anyone and I even understand the offside rule.
As I said earlier I hate cricket. The reason why is when even Northampton play at home, my street is packed out with cars and it just winds me up. I know it’s a stupid reason especially as I watched and enjoyed The Ashes.
I’m hoping my lack of support for Northampton county cricket club will make them go out of business. I know what you’re thinking but it could happen, when I'm rich and famous.
As a child, my closest friends were the people who played with me on the playground, sat next to me at lunch, and shared their Crayolas (the one with the cool sharpener) during Art. These friendships were full of laughter and fun; we just knew they would last forever.
As I grew and matured, my requirements for friendship changed. I no longer wanted just the superficial friends, my need for Crayolas waned. I believe I have found that perfect balance; one or two people who truly know me, people I can rely on and who rely on me. I would call these my closest friends. I also have several good friends but they are not in my inner circle, I also have a hand full or so of acquaintances.
Somehow, any good friend that I make will never compare to my mother, because it was she who gave me life and not the group of friends that I spend my evenings with. I value each and every one of my friends, but Mum's the greatest, I have something very special with her. She’s a role model and mother and most of all a best friend. I only have one mum and that fact is unchangeable, and I’m glad because I don’t need any one better. Everything that I do in life she’s taught me, she’s always there for me she’s one person who I can tell everything and that’s a true friend.
My future ambitions are to have a nice house and some children, preferably a boy and a girl. But my main goal is to be a fire fighter. So many people don’t think I’ll be able to make it as a fire fighter but comments like that only make me more determined therefore I think this goal is very realistic.
As I enter my final GCSE year my expectations of school have changed. I realise now that this is the place that is going to help me realise my dreams. I now know school is not a place just to hang out, it is a place to learn; a place that will help me on the journey to reach my goals. This year I have focused a lot on my career, I have found out a lot about being a fire fighter and am taking steps to achieve my goal. Taking all of this into account I suppose I have matured and of that I’m am very proud.