I'll be honest. It has been a bit tough losing out on the selection for my home seat by just 1 vote. I have been surprised at the mixture of emotions it left me with - but I suppose that is because you throw so much of yourself into it that it makes you feel a bit empty at the end.
At the same time as working hard you are trying to prepare for what may or may not happen to change your life. Having a young family thrown into the mix makes it even harder as it's not just your future that's in the balance!
I have been trying really hard to make some sense of it and I think I am now coming out the other end. Being elected as group leader has helped enormously and I am excited about the things I hope to achieve at council. But that hasn't felt like quite enough.
Because I started my working life at 17, I missed out on higher education. But the time to take up the mantle of education has arrived and I have just signed up with the OU to do their PPE BA (Hons).
I always knew that studying for a degree could only happen if I found something I really wanted to read. I am really grateful that I have now discovered what that is and am really looking forward to getting stuck in. Course kicks off in October.
Tuesday, July 31
Picking Up
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Well done you!
Yes, it's awful not being able to stand in your home seat; it's home and you love it and nowhere else is quite the same! I know the feeling of being just pipped to the post.
But well done you, for signing up to the OU and don't, whatever you do, give up on your dreams!
I have been told, or, read somewhere that all the most successful people in the world leave a trail of failures and near misses as well as successes behind them, so you are in very good company!!! The higher you get the tougher it gets and you won't be able to hack it if you haven't had to come back from adversity on the way!
Dear Jo,
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. One thing that has been of immense value is the fact that such a disappointment is a real test of your resolve.
I will wait patiently until my time comes remembering that the insight I have had of meeting 250 people who's commitment and passion for the party is largely of equal measure to my own has been inspiring.
And I totally agree about the adversity experience!
Thank you
You come across really well on this blog. Don't give up!
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