Sunday, 18th January, 1998 I have to finish vacation work. We get Inorganic chemistry Collection results back - I have not failed miserably. Monday, 19th January, 1998 Practicals, involving antique apparatus. Tuesday, 20th January, 1998 Practical write-up. Chris and Mark go clubbing. I don't. Wednesday, 21st January, 1998 Rumours about Dave 'The Rave' Cowhig abound. Thursday, 22nd January, 1998 Fear Day, when I receive my Organic Collection paper result. Not good. Practicals, involving non-exploding bombs. Friday, 23rd January, 1998 Tutorial and practical. I get pre-birthday angst. Saturday, 24th January, 1998 I join the ranks of the aged by becoming twenty.
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