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Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student! 💖

I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*, A, A to get in to my first choice.😵*💫

I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer, and I have to get my grades to get everything in place.🙏

In Year 12, I had to put school on the back burner to focus on my health which was getting really bad. It's been about a year since I promised myself that I will achieve my goals, and I have done everything I can since then to get into my first choice uni, and to grow my grades from C and Ds to As and A*S. It's the final stretch now, and I want to document the highs and lows of my journey. 💕

Soon, my coursework deadline for music is coming up. I have my performance the first week back at school, and my composition is also nearly due. On top of this, I also am doing grade 8 flute and I have my driving test at the end of April! 😵

Overall, things are pretty stressful at the moment, and I want to keep on top of my goals, and also not destroy myself in the process lmao. 😻

See you soon!
Lottie 💝
(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 1

Original post by measley_weasley
Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student!
I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*,A,A to get in to my first choice.
I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer.
This time last year, I had to put school on the back burner to support my health, which was getting really bad. Since about a year ago, I have worked so so hard to get back on track to achieve my goals. I revised everyday of Summer in year 12 to get myself where I needed to be, and its the final stretch now.
See you soon!
Lottie

WELCOMEE TO GYG, wishing you the best of luck with your journey and you should be proud of yourself for working so hard to get back on track, you got this 💪🤍🤍

tagging the gyg family who'll also support you along your journey 🥰 @Tatakae L @kayleigh_t.27 @halfharry @AspiringSurvivor @study23! @Trickia @agent_duck343 @prettylil.thing @aaliyahmk @jelllyfiiish @emm4nuella @miss_nia @erin11 @aamina.hs @koolkhad @wkstudy
(guys i may tag you a lot today bcs there are so many unanswered gygs, and we gotta make everyone feel welcomed <33)

Reply 2

welcome to GYG @measley_weasley 💌💐 excited to follow your journey !
Original post by milktee
WELCOMEE TO GYG, wishing you the best of luck with your journey and you should be proud of yourself for working so hard to get back on track, you got this 💪🤍🤍
tagging the gyg family who'll also support you along your journey 🥰 @Tatakae L @kayleigh_t.27 @halfharry @AspiringSurvivor @study23! @Trickia @agent_duck343 @prettylil.thing @aaliyahmk @jelllyfiiish @emm4nuella @miss_nia @erin11 @aamina.hs @koolkhad @wkstudy
(guys i may tag you a lot today bcs there are so many unanswered gygs, and we gotta make everyone feel welcomed <33)

It’s ok 😂

Welcome to gyg Lottie 👋

Reply 4

Original post by milktee
WELCOMEE TO GYG, wishing you the best of luck with your journey and you should be proud of yourself for working so hard to get back on track, you got this 💪🤍🤍
tagging the gyg family who'll also support you along your journey 🥰 @Tatakae L @kayleigh_t.27 @halfharry @AspiringSurvivor @study23! @Trickia @agent_duck343 @prettylil.thing @aaliyahmk @jelllyfiiish @emm4nuella @miss_nia @erin11 @aamina.hs @koolkhad @wkstudy
(guys i may tag you a lot today bcs there are so many unanswered gygs, and we gotta make everyone feel welcomed <33)

ofc ofc thank u for the tag !!

Reply 5

welcome to gyg !! i’m also taking chemistry and maths - how are you finding them?
Original post by milktee
WELCOMEE TO GYG, wishing you the best of luck with your journey and you should be proud of yourself for working so hard to get back on track, you got this 💪🤍🤍
tagging the gyg family who'll also support you along your journey 🥰 @Tatakae L @kayleigh_t.27 @halfharry @AspiringSurvivor @study23! @Trickia @agent_duck343 @prettylil.thing @aaliyahmk @jelllyfiiish @emm4nuella @miss_nia @erin11 @aamina.hs @koolkhad @wkstudy
(guys i may tag you a lot today bcs there are so many unanswered gygs, and we gotta make everyone feel welcomed <33)

Don't sweat about it babes xx

Happy to see you join this community xxx @measley_weasley
Original post by measley_weasley
Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student! 💖
I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*, A, A to get in to my first choice.😵*💫
I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer, and I have to get my grades to get everything in place.🙏
In Year 12, I had to put school on the back burner to focus on my health which was getting really bad. It's been about a year since I promised myself that I will achieve my goals, and I have done everything I can since then to get into my first choice uni, and to grow my grades from C and Ds to As and A*S. It's the final stretch now, and I want to document the highs and lows of my journey. 💕
Soon, my coursework deadline for music is coming up. I have my performance the first week back at school, and my composition is also nearly due. On top of this, I also am doing grade 8 flute and I have my driving test at the end of April! 😵
Overall, things are pretty stressful at the moment, and I want to keep on top of my goals, and also not destroy myself in the process lmao. 😻
See you soon!
Lottie 💝

O la la someone who has a passion for music 🫶
And grade 8 flute is something to brag girl😭 - seriously an amazing job on getting there, hope you get what you want xx
(btw what examboard do you do? If you don't mind sharing? I do abrsm xx)
Original post by measley_weasley
Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student! 💖
I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*, A, A to get in to my first choice.😵*💫
I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer, and I have to get my grades to get everything in place.🙏
In Year 12, I had to put school on the back burner to focus on my health which was getting really bad. It's been about a year since I promised myself that I will achieve my goals, and I have done everything I can since then to get into my first choice uni, and to grow my grades from C and Ds to As and A*S. It's the final stretch now, and I want to document the highs and lows of my journey. 💕
Soon, my coursework deadline for music is coming up. I have my performance the first week back at school, and my composition is also nearly due. On top of this, I also am doing grade 8 flute and I have my driving test at the end of April! 😵
Overall, things are pretty stressful at the moment, and I want to keep on top of my goals, and also not destroy myself in the process lmao. 😻
See you soon!
Lottie 💝

heyyy @measley_weasley i relate to a lot of what you are saying, and i'm pleased that you have decided to make a grow your grades blog! welcome to the gyg family - lovely to have you :biggrin:!
Original post by milktee
WELCOMEE TO GYG, wishing you the best of luck with your journey and you should be proud of yourself for working so hard to get back on track, you got this 💪🤍🤍
tagging the gyg family who'll also support you along your journey 🥰 @Tatakae L @kayleigh_t.27 @halfharry @AspiringSurvivor @study23! @Trickia @agent_duck343 @prettylil.thing @aaliyahmk @jelllyfiiish @emm4nuella @miss_nia @erin11 @aamina.hs @koolkhad @wkstudy
(guys i may tag you a lot today bcs there are so many unanswered gygs, and we gotta make everyone feel welcomed <33)



Original post by measley_weasley
Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student! 💖
I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*, A, A to get in to my first choice.😵*💫
I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer, and I have to get my grades to get everything in place.🙏
In Year 12, I had to put school on the back burner to focus on my health which was getting really bad. It's been about a year since I promised myself that I will achieve my goals, and I have done everything I can since then to get into my first choice uni, and to grow my grades from C and Ds to As and A*S. It's the final stretch now, and I want to document the highs and lows of my journey. 💕
Soon, my coursework deadline for music is coming up. I have my performance the first week back at school, and my composition is also nearly due. On top of this, I also am doing grade 8 flute and I have my driving test at the end of April! 😵
Overall, things are pretty stressful at the moment, and I want to keep on top of my goals, and also not destroy myself in the process lmao. 😻
See you soon!
Lottie 💝

Ty my love @milktee

WELCOME LOTTIE, do tell us what uni you want to go to...I envision a music prodigy in the making. WE SHALL BE SUPPORTING YOU💙💙

Here's my gyg:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7446909&page=8#post99330757
(edited 1 year ago)
Original post by measley_weasley
Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student! 💖
I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*, A, A to get in to my first choice.😵*💫
I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer, and I have to get my grades to get everything in place.🙏
In Year 12, I had to put school on the back burner to focus on my health which was getting really bad. It's been about a year since I promised myself that I will achieve my goals, and I have done everything I can since then to get into my first choice uni, and to grow my grades from C and Ds to As and A*S. It's the final stretch now, and I want to document the highs and lows of my journey. 💕
Soon, my coursework deadline for music is coming up. I have my performance the first week back at school, and my composition is also nearly due. On top of this, I also am doing grade 8 flute and I have my driving test at the end of April! 😵
Overall, things are pretty stressful at the moment, and I want to keep on top of my goals, and also not destroy myself in the process lmao. 😻
See you soon!
Lottie 💝

WELCOME TO GYG BESTIEEEE. you can defo get into that first choice uni <3. I'll be heere cheering you on.

Thank you @milktee
Original post by measley_weasley
Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student! 💖
I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*, A, A to get in to my first choice.😵*💫
I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer, and I have to get my grades to get everything in place.🙏
In Year 12, I had to put school on the back burner to focus on my health which was getting really bad. It's been about a year since I promised myself that I will achieve my goals, and I have done everything I can since then to get into my first choice uni, and to grow my grades from C and Ds to As and A*S. It's the final stretch now, and I want to document the highs and lows of my journey. 💕
Soon, my coursework deadline for music is coming up. I have my performance the first week back at school, and my composition is also nearly due. On top of this, I also am doing grade 8 flute and I have my driving test at the end of April! 😵
Overall, things are pretty stressful at the moment, and I want to keep on top of my goals, and also not destroy myself in the process lmao. 😻
See you soon!
Lottie 💝

You’re literally an inspiration… Upholding so much at once!! Goodluck with everything and welcome to GYG!! :biggrin:

Reply 12

Original post by Tatakae L
WELCOME TO GYG BESTIEEEE. you can defo get into that first choice uni <3. I'll be heere cheering you on.
Thank you @milktee

ofccc <3

Reply 13

Original post by Trickia
O la la someone who has a passion for music 🫶
And grade 8 flute is something to brag girl😭 - seriously an amazing job on getting there, hope you get what you want xx
(btw what examboard do you do? If you don't mind sharing? I do abrsm xx)

I do ABRSM! I'm doing a performance exam for my grade 8 because I don't think I could cope with the anxiety of an in person exam lol- what instrument do you play? X

Reply 14

ooo fellow woodwind player!! I play saxophone - I did my grade 8 recently too, but I did trinity instead

Reply 15

Original post by measley_weasley
I do ABRSM! I'm doing a performance exam for my grade 8 because I don't think I could cope with the anxiety of an in person exam lol- what instrument do you play? X

Totally relatable😭 I have been doing performance because my aurals are terrible💀
Piano (grade 7) is the only graded instrument i do (learn others for fun lol)
What is your tip for breath control when you play the flute xx? I'm struggling with the recorder lol

Reply 16

Original post by milktee
WELCOMEE TO GYG, wishing you the best of luck with your journey and you should be proud of yourself for working so hard to get back on track, you got this 💪🤍🤍
tagging the gyg family who'll also support you along your journey 🥰 @Tatakae L @kayleigh_t.27 @halfharry @AspiringSurvivor @study23! @Trickia @agent_duck343 @prettylil.thing @aaliyahmk @jelllyfiiish @emm4nuella @miss_nia @erin11 @aamina.hs @koolkhad @wkstudy
(guys i may tag you a lot today bcs there are so many unanswered gygs, and we gotta make everyone feel welcomed <33)

ofc ❤️ we have to welcome all the tsr-lings frrr

Reply 17

Original post by measley_weasley
Hi! I'm Lottie, and I am a Year 13 Student! 💖
I study music, chemistry and maths at A-level, I want to study music at uni next year, and I need A*, A, A to get in to my first choice.😵*💫
I'm starting this blog to hold myself accountable, and join a community that will keep me in good stead to get my grades, which is my ultimate goal. I worked so hard to get my offer, and I have to get my grades to get everything in place.🙏
In Year 12, I had to put school on the back burner to focus on my health which was getting really bad. It's been about a year since I promised myself that I will achieve my goals, and I have done everything I can since then to get into my first choice uni, and to grow my grades from C and Ds to As and A*S. It's the final stretch now, and I want to document the highs and lows of my journey. 💕
Soon, my coursework deadline for music is coming up. I have my performance the first week back at school, and my composition is also nearly due. On top of this, I also am doing grade 8 flute and I have my driving test at the end of April! 😵
Overall, things are pretty stressful at the moment, and I want to keep on top of my goals, and also not destroy myself in the process lmao. 😻
See you soon!
Lottie 💝

chem and maths girlies uniteeee ! ik you'll do amazing, we're here to support you ,<3

Reply 18

Two week update

Cutting Yourself Some Slack

If I'm being honest, the last two weeks haven't been my most productive ever. I'm really tired, and the anxiety of upcoming exams is making day-to-day life harder than I'd anticipated.
I've still managed to do my grade 8 flute, go into school, do my performance exam, and revise, but my ability to complete things quickly has been massively impacted. The thing I'm struggling most with is the resting anxiety, the constant reminder of what is on the horizon and how much it means to me.
During this time, I've actively been trying to cut myself some slack, on top of A-levels things in my personal life have become a little harder, and there have been a couple days this week where I've decided to can the revision. That actually, I wouldn't be able to revise effectively and I'd rather rest effectively than burn myself out over low-quality revision.

I thought I'd share an article about exam stress from the charity CALM if anyone else is struggling with this at the minute.


A-level Update

In other news, I did my A-level recital yesterday, I don't know how much I am allowed to say about it without risking my grade, but I'm really really pleased with how it went! 💖
I'm going to finish my chemistry course soon, and I'm hoping that it will happen this week so we can do extra revision in class.
Maths is also going well, I got an A* in the mock paper that I did before the Easter Holidays, which if you told me a year ago that I was getting A*s in maths I would have fallen off of my chair. I think its important at this time to remember how much we have grown (academically or otherwise) to keep sane, and to realise that actually, it's just a case of input and output. Exams are designed so that if you work hard, you get the grade back that you deserve for what you put in (for the most part).

Hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of Year 13 before the end 😱


See you soon,
Lottie
(edited 1 year ago)
@measley_weasley hope all your exams went well💙

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