Welcome back everyone! I haven't done one of these in a while and people have suggested that I do one on the sixth form and the new school year. As the new academic year commences, I have taken a step up in the school. I am now, among many, a sixth former. With this change comes greater responsibility, but also several "perks" or privileges. I mean its not as relaxed as a college I supposed, but I believe I am receiving a good education. I decided to take Biology, Chemistry, English and Geography. I am sorry if you have read blogs and everyone is talking about the same thing, but I needed a basis to focus on. Anyway, in case you didn't get the pun in today's title; porridge rhymes with college, and there are also other links with the humble cereal and schools. Porridge is supposed to be very good for us and a great start to the day. I didn't do food tech and I'm not a nutritionist, but I concur. So how are you settling in? You may be embarking on GCSE studies or entering employment. Whatever it is, good luck with it!
Human beings are social, and are designed to integrate. A form of controversial communication people use these days is banter. Banter can aid relationships, spark ideas and humour, however, and here is my point - I have been a bit overwhelmed with "ginger banter." Nearly as overwhelmed as girls are about One Direction. I'll give you some examples: "How can you tell when a redhead's been using a computer? There are lipstick marks on the screen." "What do you call a good looking man with red hair? A hostage."
There is also the obligatory "get back in the biscuit tin" line. Anyway, since Ed Sheeran has come on the music scene this has ceased; mercifully. I have to say though, his music is very good. I don't own his album but the singles have been grand. The bottom line is: what is the matter with being ginger? He is, and many people respect him. But I, and others, have experienced the various insults from yobs, like "ginger queer" or "ginger wanker." To quote Facebook, it's one of those situations where it's all fun and games until... It is quite funny really though ;)
The football season is well under way and there is endless banter that can be shared about it. I will begin with Arsenal. Now lets put it this way, they waited for injury time to may any signings, and they were necessary! This is a team who have lost two excellent players in Nasri and Fabregas. Both Manchester teams have made sound progress so far and look like the favourites, but the season has a long way to go yet. So yeah, now that sport is back on, we all have something to talk about I suppose, be it a mutual alliance or antipathy.
I have done enough typing for now, and its time for bed.
With kind regards,
- Mike
