100 Things GCSEs Taught Me | SimplyJessyTee

July 09, 2017 0 Comments A+ a-


Hiya guys. In this post I’m going to be listing the 100 things that GCSEs have taught me. There are various things that I have learned during the two year period that has shaped a lot of things for me in terms of outlook, priorities and people. It’s a funny one because some people will perceive it a lot differently than I did- I don’t know what made me click to take it so seriously the way I did but it did teach me a lot. Some I gained by my own personal observation, some gained from close friends (if they’re reading, they know who they are <3).
To anyone who’s unsure about the term GCSEs; it’s just what everyone between the ages of 14-16 have to do in their last two years of secondary education. They’re a set of subjects that you gain a qualification from once you’ve completed them. That’s it really.

1. Time is valuable. Wasted time, is worse than wasted money.
2. Everyday varies. Some days are great in terms of revision, others not so much
3. Only certain people will get why you’re so dedicated to it. Others will just not.
4. 2-3 close friends is all you NEED. Anymore is just a privilege, not a necessity
5. You gain or lose weight
6. Stress is real
7. Sometimes you’re going to feel completely alone
8. Responsibilities and chores don’t stop, you just need to figure everything out
9. A lack of organisation is study suicide
10. People can be crappy when it comes to their opinions
11. The dynamics of school change. The banter slowly plateaus because nobody has time
12. Squads break up too
13. School gets better then worse. Then restarts that same cycle
14. Guilt, jealousy and bitterness is real.
15. I’m human, not a perfect optimist.
16. I spend the most time with myself – so who’s to tell me who I be?
17. The most embarrassing memories are the funniest
18. Being careless becomes impossible at some point
19. 24 hours a day is not enough
20. There’s legit no time to do what you want, only what you HAVE to


21. “People will broadcast your mistakes and whisper your success”
22. Being an introvert is under-rated
23. You can’t control everything. People, situations, life etc.
24. There’s some bit of unfairness in everyone’s life
25. Crying is a consecutive thing before exams start
26. Relationships are over-rated
27. Revenge is 50/50
28. Whatever that worries you today will not control you this time next year
29. Everything and everyone becomes annoying at some point
30. Natural hair is not on your side during exam periods
31. Don’t wear slippery shoes. Don’t. Do. It.
32. Friends who waste your time with no compassion are short-lived friendships
33. Revising in a group is a joke (shout out to ‘D’ and ‘B’<3 )
34. Sometimes just go home and forget the match.
35. People change. And so do I.
36. Some teachers are not that bad. Some just never change
37. Karma is working its magic
38. You can’t do everything, sometimes let it go
39. Trust in God with all your heart
40. Your family are 50/50 when it comes to revision


41. Doing something fun is like you’re committing a crime
42. Birthday outings are to be taken with caution
43. You find out your flaws and just accept them
44. Nobody can do you better than you.
45. Going out is so loooooooong
46. 22 exams is …tragic.
47. This is the most intensive period of your exams ever. At least with A-levels there’s only 3-4. Plus a degree is one subject.
48. Music is your best friend
49. Work experience is hilarious (shout out to ‘D’ again)
50. Sometimes you have to say nothing. WWIII is just not needed right now
51. P.E has the worst moments and the best moments
52. You end up appreciating everything
53. Watching a film in class is the best thing ever because it’s extra sleep
54. Knowing how painful it is when people wake you up from sleep
55. No matter how far they may wonder, who’s supposed to be in your life will be in your life
56. Being petty is funny
57. Being petty only hurts you
58. Hormones is a mad ting
59. Be yourself always – no one can object to you being out of character. Not once.
60. “The realist people don’t have a lot of friends”- Tupac


61. Old songs bring back MEMORIES
62. Just because you miss someone doesn’t mean they have to be in your life
63. Change is good. To some extent
64. Anxiety is real
65. Art exams are the longest!! OMDS
66. Everything happens for a reason – One of my favourite quotes
67. Be the well-wisher and the go-getter
68. Nicki Minaj is just forever integrated in my pre-teen and teenager years
69. You have a dream now, go for it.
70. Support yourself because that’s all you got for definite in this world.
71. I will be successful
72. Surround yourself with beautiful people. Not in looks but in personality and soul
73. Crying over food is not exaggeration. It’s frustration
74. Laughing is the best thing
75. You can love and hate someone at the same time.
76. Liking the idea of  someone is not the same as liking them
77. Confident people don’t need to hate
78. Grind in silence.
79. The most private people are the ones that make you think you know everything about them but really you don’t begin to scratch the surface.
80. Studying for a language is not learning it, it’s remembering it


81. Memes are amazing
82. Pinterest is amazing
83. Social media is not that amazing
84. GCSEs are your main priority
85. You remember everything at night
86. You become more sensitive to certain things.
87. Everyone looks like they got their s*x% together but they don’t.
88. You never get enough sleep
89. You can’t remember the last time you went to bed at 9 o’clock
90. You become more passionate and ambitious
91. You realise that everything is a legit a journey to a better destination
92. You become so angry at petty things
93. Any excuse begins with “I’m revising…”
94. When exams start, you feel lighter
95. Starting early is better than starting later
96. In exams you legit don’t understand what’s going on, you think about your wedding, future kids, husband and jobs
97. You end up doing it for yourself as opposed to anyone else
98. Faith is more powerful than doubt.
99. You become closer to your family members
100 I will always win at the end of the day (figurative speech because I can’t hack netball)

If you read all of that, you’re the real MVP of my blog! Love you all and I hope some of that was relatable. Comment below your favourite one. Love ya loads guys!! Jessy x
“God is within her, she will not fail” – Psalm 46:5

Simply, Jessy Tee