Graduation

What a day. Last Friday Josh and I and Josh's parents made our way to the ceremony, and it flew by! So many names were called that I can barely remember the brisk walk across the stage. We then had dinner at Ted's (of course). After dinner, I went to Jack Quinn's with two close friends from highschool. Our time together was fun and meaningful.


After graduating, I now feel like I can travel a little lighter. No books to lug around. No papers to write. Yet, I feel strange when I think I can no longer disappear in my never-ending homework, lack of free time, my "student" status. Traveling a little lighter means leaving what I used to hide behind. I've never felt more adult. Turning 18, graduating highschool, starting college, turning 21, even getting married did not give me this kind of adult-y feeling.

It is a feeling that my life can be mundane if I allow it. It's now up to me to make something of myself. My free time won't be spent in class. I was successful by default then, and now I must decide what to do next. In the meantime, I will rest. I feel like I can breathe for the first time in a while!

Josh started his new job last week. It seems as if we have been in separate worlds these past few weeks. I can't wait for Christmas! We will enjoy a simpler holiday this year. Josh and I will be alone on Christmas Eve, and we'll spend most of Christmas Day with his parents eating gumbo and seafood chowder.