Over the last few months I have probably been keeping a low profile. That might have something to do with having exams after Christmas for the first time in about five years. Having exams after Christmas must have initially been thought up by some real Dickensian like nerd who had a bad experience as a child.
I often find the exam experince quite weird, sitting down at a desk for a defined period of time and wringing your gray matter out and hoping that you get enough inspirational thought to get above a predefined point. The other thing I hate about exams is the pre-exam confidence chat that some people have to have with you to prove that they know their stuff. I am convinced that these people only do this to either demoralise someone or to make themselves feel good. My hatred for this chat has led me to a tried and tested routine of heading to the loo or discussing sport prior to entering an exam.
After the exams finally passed I managed to get a break for a few days and then it was back to the office. This was particularly weird, being back in my old job for a week and also having students for the week. It really was a bit weird! The concept still makes me smile. Having students one week, being one the next week!
Last weekend I had a similar experience while refereeing rugby with the boys I coach. Having been back at uni I haven’t had the chance to see the troops in action this season. It was quite funny to watch, especially when one the boys placed the ball infront of the line and then wondered why the opposition picked it up and ran 40 yards. I think he is coming to terms with himself now.
Getting to referree often makes me think what I would be like to referree in rugby if I had time to play. As I referree I tend to think of what I would do in particular situations and am always thinking at a ruck, I wouldn’t have done that!
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