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! :)