Woo-hoo!!! 8 weeks to go!!!!

I bought my cap and gown today, no turning back now!...not that I would want to.  And, even though it's been a long journey.....a REALLY long journey, it's not quite over yet. I'm still pushing to make it through but today felt really good, kind of surreal---especially because I'm sick, but none the less it felt good. 

As I wandered around the UC ballroom, I watched all the different faces that were around me.  Some I recognized, some I didn't but today we were all connected.  The happiness, excitement, hugs, and smiles all meant the same thing.  We were all proud, of ourselves and of each other.  Today was my reminder that I am not alone on this journey.  As I walked around, I could imagine all the stories behind all the faces, and it calmed me.  It made me take a deep breath and say it's going to be okay.  

I am grateful for today, for the opportunity to slow down a minute and look around and appreciate everything I'm going through (Good AND bad).  No one's road in life is easy, it's not supposed to be. If it was easy to get to where I am now, it just wouldn't mean as much.  So here's to the last 8 weeks of the semester and all that it may bring! :)      

Wooooo-hoooooo

Well I'm all coffee'd up and ready to get to work! Whew! Time is STILL flying by and I haven't had a chance to write about all the things I am getting to do this semester! And I still won't be able to right now, lol....But, in the meantime I want to say that Commencement will be on Saturday, May 21st at 10am! Woo-hoo!!  I will going to Gradfest on Tuesday to purchase my cap and gown and all that good stuff.....Yikes! I can see the finish line folks! ....Let's hope that I can keep surviving and give everything my all, I'm trying REALLY hard, and it's definitely not easy! 

On another note, my Catalina is now a big 10 year old and I can't believe it.  Luv ya Caitlin and am glad you had fun on your B-Day!!

Oh and I "officially" start my internship with the National Steinbeck Center on Friday, wish me luck! It's going to be intense! But my new motto is the little engine that could....."I think I can!"  :)  Now it's back to work....I'll post again when I can!