I’ve officially finished school! Exams are done, things are packed, all that remains is our farewell dinner at Ballymaloe house (and obligatory after-dinner visit to the pub).
My exams went ok I think. The practical wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be, up to the point where I had to get everything together for serving. Then I went a bit nervous and confused, but I pulled it all together and I think it looked pretty good. I had to make white yeast bread rolls as well, which turned out well (very good dough). I was very proud of how my dessert looked – I’m not very good at presentation but it was very pretty.
Written exams were a lot harder than expected. All the things we thought they wouldn’t ask were asked and there were a lot of very strange questions as well. I think I did ok though, as long as they can read my horrible scrawl.
All in all, I don’t think there’s any question of me not passing, but I think all hopes of a distinction are out of the window. A ‘highly commended’ would be lovely, but I’m not confident. I just have to wait 2 months now for my results.
Everyone in our house seems to be tidying or organising the kitchen and I seem to be getting out of it. There are benefits to being the youngest – everyone thinks you’re a bit useless at stuff like that! I did ask if they needed any help and they said no, so I feel justified!
Right, off to get ready for dinner now. Must try not to drink too much booze – dinner at the Tannery tomorrow and I’m very excited. Don’t want to be hungover and ruin it!
I’m going home!
