The Tassel has been Turned

Ah yes - the moment after receiving my "diploma." Which is really only a cover with a sample inside. The real deal doesn't come for another 4-6 weeks. But still. What a cool feeling. Yay for gradumication.

I was really impressed with how quickly the ceremony went, especially considering how many names were read. It was just about 2 hours. I'm glad I decided to walk - it was a fun experience. I was lucky enough to sit next to one of my friends too, which was nice.

Graduation has come and gone. It's amazing how 4 years of class, homework, stress, frustrations, grades, tests, and relief is summed up in a piece of white paper. It's all kind of surreal - just that I could be done right now if I wanted to. But I do hope to go back to school in the next year or two. I really need to focus on what programs I would apply to, when I would need to take Graduate exams, and so forth. Oi. But for now, I am just going to take some time off, and be happy with the accomplishment I have achieved. It really is a rewarding feeling, and experience to have graduated from college. And I am so thankful that I have had such good support along the way. I honestly don't think I could have done it without my family, and Mark. My dad has always been so generous in paying my tuition (I would apply for scholarships every year - thankfully he had help 2 of the 4 years). And Mark and all of my family have always been so encouraging and supportive. I really am blessed to have them in my life, and to have had the opportunity to continue my education.

Okay, okay...the graduation posts should be pretty much over. Sorry for being so redundant the last few entries ;)