Last night I lined up with many of my friends and marched into an auditorium to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance." About 30 minutes later, Dr. Willis called my name and I walked across the stage to receive my empty diploma case ("the diploma will arrive in the mail in a few weeks," Mrs. Sessions tells us).
After many more diplomas were given and the benediction was said, we had an awkward moment where everyone debated whether we should turn our tassels or not, and then we quickly made our way back out of the auditorium and out of the building. And then, suddenly everything turned into mayhem. I was attacked by Dr. Gill telling me that I should have worn more appropriate shoes, by my grandpa telling me he was proud of me, and by my mother wanting to take a picture of me with every single person I knew on campus. Once we got everything sorted out, 16 of my dearest friends and I retreated to the local Mexican-food joint, a dingy restaurant perfect for large groups. It is the first time in a LONG time that that many people from the group my life used to revolve around was together, including ones that had left for college or had been quite unsociable lately because of school (yes, that category includes me).
It was the most fun I've had in a loooong time.
After many more diplomas were given and the benediction was said, we had an awkward moment where everyone debated whether we should turn our tassels or not, and then we quickly made our way back out of the auditorium and out of the building. And then, suddenly everything turned into mayhem. I was attacked by Dr. Gill telling me that I should have worn more appropriate shoes, by my grandpa telling me he was proud of me, and by my mother wanting to take a picture of me with every single person I knew on campus. Once we got everything sorted out, 16 of my dearest friends and I retreated to the local Mexican-food joint, a dingy restaurant perfect for large groups. It is the first time in a LONG time that that many people from the group my life used to revolve around was together, including ones that had left for college or had been quite unsociable lately because of school (yes, that category includes me).
It was the most fun I've had in a loooong time.
Congratulations!! Sooo what shoes did you wear :)? Jan
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