Dragon Land (2014)
“We spent that week discussing our futures, and for Laura the way ahead was as clear as it had always been.
‘I’m putting my name down for a place at Dundee College of Education, Lizzie. What about you? Have you made up your mind what you want to do?’ I had to admit I hadn’t, not that I hadn’t thought a great deal about it, but the restlessness I felt was keeping me from making up my mind.
‘I’m not sure about going into teaching, Laura, but I honestly don’t know what I’ll do,’ I said truthfully.
...Both Mum and Granny had tried hard to make me realise I needed to make a decision and make it soon.
‘The places at university and the training college will fill up quickly,’ Mum said one night when she was exasperated at my lack of commitment. ‘It won’t be easy to get a job either, as loads of people are unemployed and jobs are scarce.’ I knew that and I was annoyed at myself for my lack of forward planning. I wished I had Laura’s clear-minded dedication, but I didn’t.MoreLess
‘I’m putting my name down for a place at Dundee College of Education, Lizzie. What about you? Have you made up your mind what you want to do?’ I had to admit I hadn’t, not that I hadn’t thought a great deal about it, but the restlessness I felt was keeping me from making up my mind.
‘I’m not sure about going into teaching, Laura, but I honestly don’t know what I’ll do,’ I said truthfully.
...Both Mum and Granny had tried hard to make me realise I needed to make a decision and make it soon.
‘The places at university and the training college will fill up quickly,’ Mum said one night when she was exasperated at my lack of commitment. ‘It won’t be easy to get a job either, as loads of people are unemployed and jobs are scarce.’ I knew that and I was annoyed at myself for my lack of forward planning. I wished I had Laura’s clear-minded dedication, but I didn’t.MoreLess
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