Well, here goes... the first entry in my new PGCE weblog. I'm currently in the process of applying to the University of Southampton to study for a Primary PGCE... I work at the University at the moment, but in a job that is very definitely not for me. Maybe I'm tempting fate by writing about this already? Afterall, it could be a very short weblog if I don't even get called for interview, but I'm trying to be optimistic. I've got quite a bit of experience, all the academic qualifications needed, and hopefully i'd do ok at interview.... if I get an interview that is!

At the moment I'm waiting for my 1st referee to confirm, and as soon as he does, the form's going off! I emailed him on Monday and haven't had a reply, so I'm hoping he gets back to me soon... I just want to get it sent!

I haven't told very many people that I'm applying for the PGCE... I've talked about it at length with Ben, my wonderful boyfriend, and have been discussing it via email with a friend who is also applying for PGCE elsewhere, but I haven't told my family or many of my friends. I guess I don't want to have hundreds of opinions thrust at me quite yet, or have the pressure of other people's expectations. I'm sure I'll tell them soon enough, if things go well...