Welcome

Well, that greeting is as much for me as it is for you. I have to confess I am a complete blogging virgin and not much of a pro on anything requiring me to enter a code to prove I'm human. In fact, I shouldn't prepare yourself for any fancy, whiz-kid features as my knowledge of computers is far from advanced. However, let's hope that I can allow any other astounding personal qualities to shine through the technology and entertain you more simply. No need for crazed cartoons with eyes that suggest glue-sniffing making shrill noises to attract your attention and will you to click to play 'Shoot the Nobody' for a cash prize of minus £1000.

Well, now that we both have been introduced to this blogging business, I find this a favourable opportunity for my mentioning who I am - (get the quote?) I am a young person (I don't respond to kid, child, youth or 'erbert) who is passionate about two things in particular - the theatre and the English language. I enjoy every aspect of theatre; acting, directing, singing, dancing and just about anything else that involves the stage. However, don't be fooled, I'm not merely a mindless performer (oh no!) I live for the theory behind the practise too. Delving into the mind of a playwright to uncover the symbolism and the possiblities is a particular highlight of mine. Naturally, I try my best to go the theatre as well as take part in the performance, but don't get me started on the difficulties I have with public transport.

In pursuit of my love of English, I have in the past been involved in Youth Public Speaking competitions, writing and presenting my own speeches as well as writing reports and programmes for college events. Of course I read to fuel my knowledge of literature, although I have to confess, I've recently let myself slip a little.

Yet - here's the good part - I am now seeking to reform my state of slacking by entering the World Wide Web and sharing my experiences with other fellow theatre and book lovers. Hopefully, this will give me (and you) the opportunity to show appreciation for the ones who've laboured to give us the impressive, expressive literature we enjoy.

I hope to share the experiences of my studies and all the reading, viewing and performing I do in my own time. Naturally, accompanying this will be the ups and downs of student life that comes with having a youthful thirst for knowledge. Feel free to share your experiences - but fellow students, be warned, you might set me off on a rant.

So, please journey with me as I blog my way through year 13.