That end of term feeling

Hello everyone! I should first of all apologise for not being a very good blogger! I'm afraid university life got the better of me when it came to finding time to write on here. I'm writing now as I handed in my final two essays of the term this morning. I've had a summative essay for each of my modules this term. History seems to be one of the few subjects where all essays are summative and count towards our final marks for this year. First year doesn't count towards your degree but you must pass! As I'm one of the few people I know of who do 6 History modules, I seem to have had the most summative essays! I started reading for my last essay yesterday and finished writing it at 2.30am this morning. I've been very bad at organising my time and completing my essays this term so I'm going to make sure I sort that out next term. I've passed the two essays I've had back so far however, so luckily it's ok. I don't regret socialising and having fun- I think that's what being a Fresher is all about! I'm truly lucky as I've made some wonderful friends and we can now support each other as all these deadlines approach. My one friend is currently in the library finishing her last essay and when she's done we're going to celebrate with mince pies and mulled wine. We take each other hot chocolate and food when we know one of us has a deadline the next day- it's lovely! Everyone is getting ready for Christmas and this coming week is full of some great events. There's Carol Singing tonight, a Shakespeare play tomorrow, A Swing Night on Sunday, Christmas Panto on Monday, Carol Service in the Cathedral on Tuesday..... and all of these of just the official events organised within John's! In addition to this, there will undoubtably be lots of relaxation and Christmas themed fun with friends. I just did some Christmas shopping, well browsing, with my roommate and wandering around Durham is even more beautiful at this time of year. We had snow earlier this week but it has just about all melted now. I'd like it to snow a little more but not too much so that we can all get home! The end of term is always a time to reflect and I realise that I feel settled and happy at John's now. It took some adjustment as it is very different from AC but I do really like it now. I'm looking forward to enjoying John's in this coming week as I'll be free and it is a great place to be. Hope everybody is well and am looking forward to seeing as many of you as I can when I'm home over the Christmas break. Love to all.