Jamie Williams

Yet I'm still leaving things to the last minute as ever, really fucks me off that I always seem to live my academic life on the edge, I had a cracking essay I could have churned out over the last 48 hours or so but instead, I delivered a lacklustre effort and I'm kicking myself thoroughly for it, particularly as I really didn't do well over that module which is a shame as I really enjoyed it and the lecturer is one of those ones that really has your enjoying their methods of teaching, a real sense of enthusiasm about their specialist topic as opposed to the ones who seem to see it as a chore and can't wait to get back to their office and bash on with their personal research projects.

Regardless, I think it's finally given me that boot up the arse I really needed and so the rest of my academic days will be spent with as close to 100% commitment as possible - no distractions, the missus, bless her, is even fretting about visiting me too much but my main aims the next month or so is a daily routine of training and study, maintaining absolute discipline through a strict regime.

29th April and the 1st and 5th May - Exams.

I really want to get myself a 2:1 and I think after all this time fucking about it's what I at least owe myself, plus, it's essential if I want to progress onto a Msc in Sports Psychology though when I do this shall be determined by my currently poor financial affairs. Of course, there's one other thing...

Judo. I really want to be back competing at some level again, not only for the glory and backslaps but I really miss being in fantastic physical condition and the enhanced sense of wellbeing such fitness brings.

Thankfully, I have the support of all who care about me to pursue a masters and glory, whether simultaneously or one before the other, and knowing that helps a lot, especially as I lie in discomfort as my muscles scream at me for sundays return session with Sasha, with a black eye thrown in for good measure!