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English: boring, predictable and oppressive

Emerald talks about English and hints at his deep-seated mistrust for women…

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A student as smart as could be had to integrate X to the 3 She said “X to the 4, over 4 I am sure” But was out by a constant of C! I’m afraid I can’t take credit for the above piece of genius, but I thought I’d share it with you all. Anyone [...]

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

…Which is incredibly disorienting.  First my boyfriend gave me a Christmas Present (yes in February, I know, I know) and now…snow? In IRELAND? In…EAST Ireland? My My My. I actually did a double take this morning when I flung  open my curtains. I always thought double-takes were merely to add comedic effect in slapstick comedies, [...]

Day 2 – English paper 2

This morning I had a fry cooked up for me as promised. What a start to the morning. I ended up setting my alarm for 6am to begin my 2 years revision for the English course. I gambled and decided to learn one poet that morning, having only briefly skimmed through Boland. As soon as [...]

Day 1 – English Paper 1

This morning was different. I woke up, and my mother went to the shop to get me fresh rolls. Something I’ve never experienced in this house before. And I’ve been promised a fry in the morning! Maybe the leaving cert isn’t so bad after all? So I ate some food, hopped into car and tuned [...]

Pres are humorous

I am pleased to take these vital moments of my evening to welcome you thrill seekers to the adventurous reality of the leaving cert with the participation of your fellow student (or not) Colin Lowry. Let me tell you if you find it difficult to study, you’re not alone. If you don’t find it hard, [...]