My Thoughts After Graduation...

So due to the give away in the title, you know that this post will be about graduation.

Not to brag, just as a fact, I just graduated both high school and college with a high school diploma and Associates of Arts degree (respectively).  It took me three years of hard work to get where I am now. I know I could not have ever done it without my faith, family or friends!

The graduation ceremony (a.k.a. the last day we will see everyone in one place, until the reunion that is,) was wonderfully fitted to our personality as individuals and as a class.

Looking back, I (personally) could not have thought of a different way to perform the ceremony that would fit our class any better.  Through the speeches, rap, roses, laughs, tears, music, applause, and even party poppers, one thought stuck out to me during the graduation ceremony this past week: I will greatly miss my family that I grew to know through this experience. These former classmates will never stop being a great part of my life. They taught me to become a stronger version of myself and to not be ashamed of it, to know that dreams don't always come true, to know that not everyone will agree with you in life but you can still get along, to look toward the end result, and to never give up in your determinations.

I will really miss seeing ya'll next year.

Even though I was (as one of my good-intending classmates said) a "Newb" to the class, I still am glad I went through this school program. It was tough work. There were many late night projects, forgotten assignments, and playful sass throughout the entire experience. There were even times for each of us, when we wanted to just give up, but we made it. We did it.

That said, I am both freaking terrified and super-duper excited for what the future holds...  (I must say, it is weird to feel the extremes of two very different emotions at the same time.)

I am honestly looking forward to see where my classmates find themselves in the future. There is so much of the unknown ahead, but don't be discouraged because God has a plan for everyone. Hang tight to His goodness, blessings, and truth, and you will be where you are supposed to be.

Now to face the challenges of college and full independence... Best wishes for all the classes of 2015 out there! I know you can change the world for the better!