I'm not sure how I expected to feel when I awoke on the morning of my Master's graduation, but I didn't expect to feel sadness and longing. As I got dressed in my robe, I was swept over by flashbacks of my undergraduate graduation. How much love I felt for my friends that day. How exhausted I felt from not sleeping the night before. How happy I was to be texting with the cute boy in the row behind me.
How deeply I miss those friends these days.
Yet, once I arrived at the ceremony I found the deep peace of personal pride. I have accomplished something incredible - a Master's degree. No, this ceremony could never replace my graduation from George Washington University - but it was still pretty damn cool. And with that, I celebrated. And my whole family celebrated with me.
The weather hovered around 40 degrees and rainy. So I wore 4 layers under my robe- which impressed Gramma.
Thankfully, the School of Ed provided all graduates with free ice cream. What can I say - we are teachers, not rocket scientists.
A warm, laughter-filled brunch ended the graduation morning. During which, my father and I showed off our identical dimples.
Thanks everyone for the new camera - I will use it on my trip next month!
I will never forget this day.
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