It's done! Over! Yesterday flew by and suddenly I was walking down the isle in my robe and cap. We laughed, we cried, we were hugged, we were blinded by flashing camera lights, we smiled till our faces hurt. Ah graduation!
Everything went smoothly! I was soooooo nervous but it made it better to have my two fellow graduates up there with me. My speech went well and I had several people ask me if I was nervous. Apparently I didn't look it. How I pulled that off, I have no idea. My hands were shaking!
Out of the three graduates, my parents had the longest speeches. They thanked a whole bunch of people and oh look! They finally remembered that it was my graduation by the end. So I returned the favor by thanking them last out of my list of thank yous. But hey, I always save the best for last.
As for guests, all my family and Co-op friends came, including a couple former Co-op students I hadn't seen in a long time (namely Chris and Kelli)! After the ceremony, we all gathered in the gym for some cake and fellowship. It was fun! Then Shelby, Kristen, Erin and I all went to a movie and I didn't get home until like 12:30. I felt so grown up!
Looking at my diploma this morning, I had this thought. What is this worth? Big picture, big step back, scanning my life, what is this worth? My answer: nothing. It's just a piece of paper. Sure I worked hard in school and did my best but in the end, it's just a piece of paper. I really hope that I've achieved more in my life (and will continue to achieve more) than good grades. Life isn't about passing the next test and I've been living like it is.
Also, as you will notice, my countdown is now over. I made it to graduation (sane and in one piece) and I was trying to think of something else to count down to, but then I had this thought. I don't want to count away the days of my life! I don't want to always be looking forward to something in the future. Oh sure I will be but I also want to look for what I can do today. Take the moment by the coattails and conquer! Seize the day!
By the way, I got a new laptop for graduation! :D
Until next time, have a lovely day dear reader!
Today was absolutely perfect! Church this morning was wonderful and afterwards, a bunch of people stayed for a picnic! Justin came home with us and Matt surprised me by showing up soon after. While he and my dad talked about some paintball plan, I ran to Erin's open house though I didn't stay very long. When I got home, the boys were restless to get out so we went to a movie! Prince Of Persia again, but they paid for me so I didn't dare protest. We had fun and after they left, my dad built a bonfire and we had hot dogs for supper. I finished the day by running around after fireflies with my siblings in the backyard. All in all, a very pleasant day!
