OK you had a blip with the computer but you finished the second exam on time great!. First hurdle crossed and well done! Im delighted for you Roukaya. How did you find it? Let us know how you got on when you get the results.
Keep your chin up as we are all trying to do in these difficult times.
Keep concentrating on your own future my dear and not let family problems interfere with this. I too am lonely, just as others are at times. Living alone with our lives on hold is hard at times but we have no choice but to make the best of things. It helps to share our feelings though. A problem shared is a problem halved.
Well done on completing your second exam. If you worry about the first it will not do any good. Now apart from trying to get a job, relax, be kind to yourself. Life is hard, but you have to make the best of it. Join a church if you can, or find out if there is a phone a friend innittiative in your area. You could phone somebody who is lonely, this is what I did and became friends with two new people.
Hi Roukaya, nice to see you back on the community. Always keep moving and looking forward. Remember to send out letters to shadow people within firms, you might just get lucky. 👍😊
I thank you greatly for listening to me and your kindness is much appreciated.
I have stated applying for roles as an apprentice and I will be looking to apply for a years legal placement
Work shadowing is something I will look into
I am quite lonely but I realise that I should try to look ahead with what I can do as opposed to what I cannot do
I hope you are keeping well
Hi Roukaya, How nice to get an update from you. I'm glad the exams are behind you and try not to worry too much about the outcome. Be stoic about it if you do find you have to do a resit. No-one can predict how and when technology will suddenly let us down!
I don't blame you for shedding tears after the exams were over. There's the relief that it's done now, but also tinged with many emotions that something went wrong which was not your fault but may affect the outcome!
I think you just need a great big pat on the back for sticking with it.
Great idea to think positively and start on looking for placements right away!
Just keep moving forward. With the determination you've shown, you will get there!
Take care and best wishes for a successful result. Do let us know what the eventual outcome is. 😊👍
Thank you again for listening and understanding my predicament
I tried very hard for both papers but it is Wednesdays which can go either way
I will be accepting of Wednesdays result as it may well go either way
I will try to persevere and I realise that we all have to persevere in life and believe in our selves and our own self worth
I only have my Mother who is a little pocket rocket and a little Madame at times
But I try to give little mum support but at times I become very tired
I expect it is my loneliness that creates this over dependence at times
I think given this current climate it is essential to be resilient and to have faith in ourselves even if the outcome is not what we anticipate at times
Hi Roukaya! Just to say, it's nice to see you back on the forum We are all here for you if you want a chat, or a moan about your pocket rocket! Take care, Laurie xx
Hi Roukaya I am ok, thank you ! Somewhat apprehensive at the thought of going back to work, but ok if I don't think about it! I will see what the situation is closer to the day as to weather I ask for another leave of absence, the thought of being in the proximity of people is making me very anxious
How did you ever remember the date I was due back to work??! In your exams did you have to quote case histories like I had to in the law part of my Business Studies course (100 years ago!!) ? If you did, I bet you got all the dates right! I didn't!
I am sorry that you feel intimidated when you are out in the area you live, that is hard to take, especially when you are feeling alone. I It must be twice as hard not being able to easily visit your mother, especially as things are so uncertain. Did you say that she is in Mauritius? And that you have to pay to isolate there? Sounds very strict, but at least you can be pretty sure "Wonder Woman" will be pretty safe!! Go as soon as you can safely xx
I am pleased to hear you are swimming again, I think that has always been a positive for you Mine is my garden, I have been trying to spend as much time out there as I can until it gets too cold! But, I am also changing the lodger's old room into my hobby room, so I will have space to play in the colder months! I cannot see me getting a new lodger anytime soon, as there is a lot of trust involved with that now and I think I would rather be safe on my own tbh. Do you have any hobbies Roukaya? Do you think you might (when it's safe again) take up a class? You enjoy flower arranging, for example! Until that time, maybe some houseplants? I have hundreds! (well not quite!) They are a joy. I will post some photos over the next few days and if you like them I would happily post some little ones for you? You could emulate Peter Rabbit in a veg garden for instance?!!
OMG!!! Putting on weight?? Since giving up smoking and taking all these steroids I have put on nearly 2 stone since the beginning of December! Nothing fits so I need to buy clothes, especially as I'm not wearing my uniform all the time !! This is not good for me as I hate shopping!
We both miss our mums in different ways, but nevertheless it makes us both sad and very happy at the same time! What has helped me also seems to help you, talking about her, how she can be funny, demanding or just your mum ! Tell her to take that Victor Meldrew hat off and put on her Victoria Wood one on!!
Go and see her as soon as is possible, Meanwhile take care xx
I could put that I would be willing to volunteer for three months with the review to a further nine months on a min pay
I can see your logic
In any event , given my lack of exposure to real life case studies and work pressure , this would start to develop my ability to work within a pressurised environment
I have great faith in you. You are much stronger than maybe you realise and I want to see you achieve your wonderful ambition. You have many friends here all cheering you on.
In fact you helped me to come to terms with Wednesdays paper when you said that many students who study a great deal do not necessarily work to the best of their abilities during the exam
This is exactly what happened on Wednesday
I have warned my miserable Mum if Wednesdays paper goes either way I may be spending Christmas Home alone in UK
Mum would always come over for Christmas but due to Covid she is not running the risk by travelling .
Thanks for the update about your exams. I was thinking of you last week, and wondering how things were going. When do you expect to get the results?
I think the suggestions you have been receiving regarding possible employment are spot on. Much better to be in a law office gaining experience than worrying by yourself at home.
I am managing very well, Roukaya, since I have CLL and COPD I have been self isolating since March. However, I have lived alone since 1997, so for me, it’s just situation normal!
I had elective surgery in August and again in September for the removal of kidney stones. Glad to be rid of those!
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We are all here for you if you want a chat, or a moan about your pocket rocket! 
Take care, Laurie xx
