Life of a Short Indian Girl

The Apprentice is back for yet another wonderful year, and I think it's about time I did a breakdown on the candidates! This year has been radical- no Nick (already missing his fabulous facial expression), a mix of girls and boys in the first task (???) and the longest speech EVER from Jenny after being fired . I say this every year, but it really is becoming more of a character based selection that those who actually have the entrepreneurial spark, which is really sad but very entertaining. Anyway, here goes... Mergim Butaja- 'Why am I a worthy business partner for Lord Sugar? I'd be a challenge to him. Everyone he's met probably sucks up to him. I won't, I'll tell him like it is.' I admire his courage but I'm not sure it will go down as courage with Lord Sugar... more like cockiness. He seems to be doing alright so far, although I've not been a massive fan of him since the frirst thing we heard him say was that he would've preferred the first...

Apologies for not posting anything interesting in a while but, as the post suggests, year 13 is to blame. It's hard to balance A2 work, personal statements, UCAS application, house music rehearsals, EPQ writing, interview prep, entrance exams and extra curriculars - welcome to year 13. But enough whinging... here are the exciting things about year 13 which are nice to focus on when work is piling up and you're in a state of exhaustion (all the time). 1) It's pretty cool being the top of the school. There is a certain authority and sense of power that comes with wearing a gown. Younger years can't be rude to you and are obliged to part as you walk through the corridor ... not that this really happens, but in theory it should. That's definitely how it worked when we were in year 7. 2) There are more aspects of school life you can get involved in, like organising the Sixth Form Lecture and Yearbook. Might not be your cup of tea but I think it's good that y...