Graduation Day!

So after complaining for two years straight (well about 18 months more like) I was finally able to don my cap and gown and receive a placeholder for my diploma.  I won't get my real diploma for a few more months, but it feels oh so good to be done with ALL classes, projects, books and stress. 

I took my last final on Thursday.  It was so rewarding to feel done!  I relished that feeling, since I was pretty depressed when I finished my undergrad.  I longed to be back in school, but now I totally have closure and am happily shutting the down on official education.  I know that I will still want to take fun classes and maybe who knows something more academic down the road, but right now I will just bask in the joy of being DONE. 

Even though, I complained constantly, my MPA experience was truly rewarding.  I feel like it was one of the hardest things I ever did.  The whole process made me grow intellectually and as a person as a whole.  Such a 'hard' experience really helped me grow as a person.  I feel like I can tackle more in the future.

with my mom

My class!

Erin and Marianne-they helped me get through my last semester!

I didn't update my blog much during the end of school- so just for my record, I had a bunch of projects near the end of my program.  I also started to take on more and more responsibilities at work.  Balancing the two was quite challenging at times, but I made it through.  I am happy to just being doing one thing at work now, especially because my job is much more taxing lately. 

I hated almost everyone of my pictures at graduation. (of course) caps and gowns just do not flatter me. Oh well, I'll have one or two just for memory sake.