Homework                                                                    73 Ilchester Crescent
                                                                                       Bristol 
                                                                                    BS13 7HW
 
                                                                                   05/09/13



Dear Kimberley,
              I'm extremely happy that I met you last month but the day we spent together was so full of activity that we didn't get to sit down and have a good 'natter'. As you live so far away, I've decided to write you a letter so you can get to know me better.

I went to West somerset community college and studied Business, Beauty, Hospitality and Art, along with Maths, Citizenship, Science and English which were our main core subjects. When I lived in somerset I was part of a kick boxing club, I was proud to have achieved my first belt but disappointingly I'm struggling to find a club near me to continue it. At Danesfield, which was the middle school I went to, I entered a singing competition and won the solo category. To be honest with you, I still can't believe I found the confidence to take part but I'm happy I did. Music and singing inspires me to do certain things and I love songs that relate to my life. That was a busy year. I also earned my bronze arts award doing singing, photography and art textiles which was really fun; we went to see shows and had to write reviews about them.

You know I tripped over getting into the car and nearly smacked my head off the window? I'm used to it. You will soon realise that I'm really clumsy. When I was little I used to carry my coat around in my mouth, being short, I tripped over it and ended up with a broken arm. I was hard as a kid though! I didn't even realise until my mum decided to take me to hospital and get it checked out. There was another time in my old house, in Washford, I was upstairs with my foster brother Javhad and my sister Aj and we were playing murder in the dark. Obviously it was dark so I couldn't see the stairs, I fell down them and knocked myself out. All I can remember is my Dad waking me up and having a really sore head for the rest of the day. I enjoyed that Indian we had the other day; chicken tikka masala is my favourite food.

It was my birthday on Sunday. I went to the spa with my mum the day before which was amazing! It was good to relax in the sauna, jacuzzi and aromatherapy pool and my mum spoilt me; I had a luxury pedicure and a full body massage. We went to Bridgwater after to pick Shane up from the bus stop. I'm not sure if I mentioned him when I met you but shane's my boyfriend. I wanted to do something different and relaxing on my actual birthday so we went to the zoo. Slightly childish maybe but it was a lovely day. I love animals. Elephants are by far my favourite. You could say I'm obsessed but I have a huge collection of them! Teddies, Ornaments, key rings and pictures! My favourite part of the zoo was the butterfly forest. Butterflies are so beautiful and elegant; I love the different colours and patterns on all the different species. The evening was equally as pleasant. Shane took me for a meal at a lovely pub which was delicious. I don't think he thought much of his but 'oh' well, it was my birthday!

I had my first driving lesson on Tuesday. I'm not used to the city but my instructor is really good and I like the adrenalin that comes with the scary aspect of it. As you know I was looking for a job and I got one! It's at Primark and I start on the 19th. I will have more money to come visit you now!

I can't wait to meet up again and get to know you better. Say hello to Auntie Katie for me.
                                             Lots of love
                                                Beth
                                                 xx