School&Stress

Hi guys, sorry its been a while...
Things have started to get better again and I feel quite happy. Next month is my birthday and I have a shopping trip planned with my friend, aunt and nan. Yay! There is still a lot of crap going on, but it seems to have calmed down and is quite muted now, something which I am thankful for.
   Stress is quite a worry for my lately. Next year is my final year in high school and I will have my big exams - oh god. And as if that isn't a scary thought on its own, I (and quite possibly the entire population of Britain) have teachers and parents breathing down our necks telling us we need to do well else we'll probably ruin our lives. The economy is screwed and its difficult enough when you are fully qualified to get a job, let alone if you fail your exams.
   Luckily for me, I'm predicted to do well. However, because of this, my family and teachers EXPECT me to do well. This builds the pressure on me, because now I have to do well, I have to achieve what I'm expected to. It's hard, but I suppose this will make me work harder. I'm a competitive person and if I don't do well, I get mad at myself. I bet a lot of people are in the same boat.
   Anyway, it's coming to the end of the holiday and I've had a good time just relaxing for a while. Back to the joys of school, fun....It's not all bad, there's some lessons I enjoy, but I wish we could avoid hearing about 'the exams at the end of next year'. I can't wait to get it all over with, but at the same time, I wish I could pause time, right here, right now and get to live in it for a little while longer. The past 3/4 years have flown by! How long will the 5th last?
   Speak soon:)