I just filled out my graduation application form to graduate in 2009.
I can't believe this! Is this really happening!? Unbelievable.
People, this is fifteen years in the making. Know the movie, "Tommy Boy?" Yeah, you know you do. Tommy took just under a decate to complete a four-year degree. Well, I'm worse. MUCH WORSE. It's taken me 15 years to complete a two-year degree. Wow. That's something to brag about. (I'm using my sarcastic tone, and rolling my eyes.)
Actually, it is.
You see, I took a break nine hours short of completing my degree. I then got married, made a home, and raised a few kids. I was living the dream. There's just one small detail of my life I felt unfinished.
That blasted diploma.
I've participated in 19 commencement exercises at MSU. I've seen friends walk across the stage, then little sisters and brothers of friends, then babies I babysat graduate, then kids I taught in Sunday School. I'm literally graduating with little ones that I attended their baby shower. They were the baby. Weird, huh?
Who cares!? I'm officially marking off "have a college diploma before you die" on my life's checklist. There is a small light at the end of the college tunnel.
Fifteen years in the making. {laughing sarcastically.}
1 comment:
Well, as your mom can I say how proud of you I am? It may "only be a 2 Year Degree that took lots of years" but you still can be proud of your accomplishment! You did what all girls dream of - college student, career woman, wife, mommy. And when you cross that stage, you'll have lots of cheerleaders! The sparkle in their eyes will say it all...how proud they are of mommy/wife/daughter! And how many women can also say they are a talented singer and award winning designer? You've done a lot to make us proud, and yet if you'd done none of them I'd still be proud to say you are my daughter - a wonderful, beautiful darling of a girl and I'm blessed beyond measure to be your mom. Congratulations Amy!
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