Hey everyone, it's been a very long while and whilst I would normally apologise, my good friend Simon has banned me from saying sorry for things beyond my control and so, rather than apologising, here is my explanation.

UNI UNI UNI!!!
I have loved every minute of it, whilst at the same time hating it. I've been stressed, writing essays until 4.30am some nights and other nights, crashing with my flatmate watching some chick flick whilst eating ice cream, nachos and having nice destressing sessions. I've made some life-long friends, found out who I'm better off without, learnt to appreciate my parents and my family home more than I ever thought possible, and whilst I have not been able to write poetry as much as I would like to, it means I value the time when I do just sit down and write. I just wrote shit instead of sit, so I am amused.

Anyway, I won't be posting poetry just yet, but I will be posting one of my best academic pieces regarding the atlantic world. I am proud of this piece because I got my highest grade for it, (a B+ ) and also because I would like to share with you how I have developed over time.
I have grown so much as a person, developed into a strong individual who is the Social Secretary for one of the strongest societies at the University of Derby, I have an interview to become the Vice President of the Raise and Give charity committee which I was encouraged to apply for because according to my friends, I am a sucker for stress. I work my hardest and perform my best when I am stressed, so I have also decided to run a campaign for student welbeing and rights.

However, the reason for the final point was because 2 weeks ago I was at a club with my good friend Hayley when a man of 30 years of age assaulted me. He grabbed me from out of the blue, and then persisted to try and get me to drink his beer. When I refused, he strangled me as he pushed me against a wall, tilting his beer bottle towards my mouth. I reported it to the police, however because the CCTV does not show his face clearly and he denied the incident, they won't be taking it further.  Ever since, I have felt my confidence take a bruising and I even considered not returning to Derby. Whilst I am still pretty wary of people around me now, I am determined to not let that man win. I will become a stronger, more determined person and I am using my experience, as negative and as scary as it was, to teach and guide other people to not be placed in the same situation. I have already implemented a scheme where rape alarms are sold in every vending machine and in the main shops at all University of Derby campus's. For this, I am proud and I will continue my efforts throughout this campaign.

Overall, my first year of university has taught me more than how to be a historian in the making, but it has also taught me that I am a strong person and I have a lot to be proud of. I have posted more on my blog here: [link] which I will keep updating with the progress of one of my modules next year.

Anyway, how are you all? Congratulations to ^Beccalicious on the news of her baby Excited for you!

And ^pullingcandy on a scale of 1-10, I have missed you this much: 8743974235843569
and `LadyLincoln you have been in my thoughts, I hope you are well

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