Acknowledgements
I used to think I had forever to know
what I wanted to do, what I wanted to be, and who I wanted to be
with. Now I sit here, 4 days from handing in the single most
important piece of work I have ever had to do, and under two months
from having finished my university life. I look around me and think
about what I have achieved, and I immediately know that I have
achieved nothing more important than meeting the most amazing people.
Often people ask me what's next? And I
am confident in answering that I am not all that sure at the moment.
I have a dream of living in New York, of being accepted onto the
Mountbatten Programme, and of living my life how I wish to. Do I have
a plan B? At the moment I do not, I wish I did, but I simply know not
what I want to do. I am indecisive. I feel incomplete. I have not yet
reached the point in my life where I can openly say I am ready to
move on from this life, a life that revolves around socialising,
around friendships and close bonds. I dare not cut the ties, for I
wish not for the bridges to fall.
They say you lose touch with something
like 90% of the people you meet across your academic life, I will
forever try to prove this wrong. I have been studying in higher
education now for six years if you include sixth form, and I find it
one of the easiest things when I say, I regret nothing. Especially
not meeting all the people I have. Sure I have not got along with
everyone, I mean come on, I’m ginger, I’m a fiery git! But I
would not change my situation for anything else in the world, I would
not give up the troubles and trials I have met to have coated
through. I would not change the hard work and late nights for a free
ride. And I most certainly would have not change the break-ups and
make-ups for a care-free life, for every single experience, good or
bad, has led to me being who I am right here right now. And of
myself, I could not be prouder.
I have met, loved and even lost some of
the greatest, smartest, funniest and, without a doubt, craziest
characters possible, and this blog is a dedication to all those,
across four fantastic years of university. I thank you all for your
friendship and your love. I hope this supplies even just a small
taste of the warm, kind, humorous and perfect feeling that you have
given me. Lets get this show started.
The 'Most Likely To' Awards
The nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Become World Famous' Are...
- James Walsh – For his dazzling star studded exploits on YouTube
- Katie Bilton – For solving the Italian economic crisis... with her vagina
- Craig Morrison – For taking 'Brits Abroad' to a whole other level
- Chloe Dougan – For her starring role in Dave hit show Woman vs Food
And the winner is... for their
unwitting brilliance and majestic naivity, James Walsh. James can be
currently found coaching at The Sheffield Eagles rugby team
supposedly learning some new moves for a few videos he, 'has in
mind'.
The nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Receive a Knighthood Are...
- Mathew J Evans – For his services to Trolling
- Laura Payne – For her services to the Gin industry
- Kate Newman – For her service to Cleavage
- Ash Milns – For his services to Snaking
- Edd Cook – For his services to Truancy
- Scott Lindsay – For his services to Cointreau
And the winner is, for their sheer,
shameless and dedicated lifelong slog, Edd Cook. Edd can be currently
found playing Xbox with his two cats when he should be doing his
dissertation.
The nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Shop Until They Drop' Are...
- Katy Snowdon – With a glass of wine in hand as time passes her by
- Lisa Brown – With her pet Chihuahua Alfie in close tow
- Ash Milns – Who knew one guy could shop online so much
- Sam Maloney – For his sheer time taken to do any medial task
And the winner is, for their brutal
misuse of government funding, and their open admittance that they,
'probably didn't need that', Ashley Milns. Ash can currently be found
hiding from the outside world in his student house as his
dissertation swallows him whole.
The nominations for 'Most Likely to...
Go Out In a Blaze of Alcohol Fuelled Glory' Are...
- Sean Potter – Whether it be doing the robot or AVBombing this boy puts 'em back
- Tori Clarke – Be it on the vodkas at family Xmas or Jaeger with the wife
- Matty Stevens – Red Wine, Vodka, Mojitos or just plain beer, this Turk nows how to roll
- Mathew Clarke – AVB shouldn’t drink so much, maybe its why he lost his job
- James Mellor – Swallows alcohol like a fish in the sea. Ungodly and unashamed.
And the winner is. Due to pure
dedication to the cause over an extended period of time, Matty
Stevens. Xavi as he is known to his closests, can be found in his
bed, sleeping off the days pints.
The nominations for 'Most Likely to...
Be Arrested For Public Disorder' Are...
- Sean Potter – For the harassment of innocent rabbits
- Samantha Robinson – For the soliciting of drunken texts
- Thomas Melody – For indecent exposure
- Simon Rogers – For harassment of innocent bystanders
- Mathew J Evans – For Trolling all over Facebook
- Joe Marriot – Harassment by Draw Something
And the winner is, due to an insane
amount of buzz gained in the run up to these awards, Mathew J Evans.
Matty can currently be found masturbating into a trainer sock whilst
eating calzone.
The nominations for 'Most Likely to...
Become a Reality TV Star' Are...
- James Walsh – Rude Tube
- Tom Melody – Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer
- Simon Rogers – At One With My Sheep
- Sam Maloney – Playing It Straight
- Chris Richards – Pimp My Ride Donx
And the winner is, because of how much
I would love to see the show, Simon Rogers. Simon can currently be
found in Hull regretting the day he chose to go to uni.
The nominations for 'Most Likely to...
End a World War' Are...
- Sarah Bailey – With her 'intelligent reasoning'
- Lucy Robinson – With those smoky eyes
- Sophie Attari – With her great political nouse
- Sam Maloney – With his reliable raptor hands
And the winner is, because nobody can
deny their delightful delayed bants and unawareness to all around, is
Sam Maloney. Sam can be currently found in Northumbria Library, still
unpacking his stuff from this morning.
The Nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Break A World Record' Are...
- Kellie Westerman – For most over-achieving natural blonde
- Mike McPherson – For longest time taken to do hair
- Luke McMahon – Most refusals for nights out
- Katie Bilton – Most penis to surface area
- 'The Cadiz Crew' – For most alcohol consumed over the space of 2 weeks (Carnaval)
And the winner is, for the sheer amount
of alcohol consumed during the fortnight of Carnaval, never mind the
reminder of the time there, is the Cadiz Crew. They can now be found
separated around the world all looking back with tears in their eyes.
The Nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Run Away With ____' Are...
- Mairi Davies – Most Likely To Run Away With a Tractor
- Natasha Pitt – Most Likely To Run Away Without Anything To Her Name
- Kellie Westerman – Most Likely To Run Away With A Cutout Of Edward Cullen
- Ash Milns – Most Likely To Run Away With A Tied Up Mike McPherson
- Tom Melody – Most Likely To Run Away With A Bus Of Schoolchildren
- Kate Newman – Most Likely To Run Away With An Entire Sports Team
- Dave Smith – Most Likely To Run Away With His Shadow And A Can of Beer
And the winner is, for the pure fact it
would probably happen, Ash Milns. Ash can currently be found in his
room plotting the very plan outlined above.
The Nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Run Their Own Explicit Company' Are...
- Kate Newman – Why Have Your Boobs When You Can Have Mine
- Ash Milns – I'll Fix Your Roof-Alin
- Sam Maloney – Raptor Hands Happy Endings
- Steph Chan – I'll Have a Number 69 With Boiled Rice Please
And the winner is, by a clear mile, and
picking up their first award of the evening, Kate Newman. Kate can
currently be found harassing sportsmen and saying dumbass things
across Nottingham's night-scene
The Nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Front A Criminal Organisation' Are...
- Sam Maloney – Thai Brides Go Wild
- Mairi Davies – Farmers Alliance
- Lucy Robinson – Delhi Belly
- James Walsh – Slapheads
- Tom Melody – His Own take on Kony's army
- Sean Potter – JD and Co...caine
- Joanna Burke – Shamrocks and Cider Army
- Steph Chan – 7 Dwarves
And the winner is, for the fear it
instils in the world to have this gang running cities and even
countries, Mairi Davies. Mairi can now be found rolling hay bails and
driving tractors around Britain's countryside.
And finally, The most coveted prize of
the evening follows;
The Nominations for 'Most Likely To...
Succeed' Are...
Well there are no nominations for this
one. It is simple. I need not think about it and nobody need debate
it. You all will. No matter if you have been mentioned or not. Such
as Geoff or Clodagh, James or James Tom, Tom or Tom, Oli or whoever.
No fret, no worries. I have faith in us all, for this generation is
the special, we are special. We will be great, not because of what we
have achieved thus far, but for what we will achieve in the years to
come because of what we have learnt from one another. So tomorrow,
when you are freaking out over exams, assignments, dissertations or
essays. Relax. Take a breath and look at those around you, and think
of this. One day you will be successful, in whatever you do, you will
be successful, be it a great parent, a rich businessman, a coveted
novelist, a wily reporter or brilliant teacher, no matter what you
do, you will be successful and it will not be from what you learnt in
school, in lectures and in books, but because of what you learnt from
one another. That is perhaps the greatest lesson you can learn.
Happy Blogging :)