Baby Blue

Sadly, I'm sure that many didn't catch that the title of this blog is also a great, classic song by George Strait.  That's not the point though.  I chose that title for a different reason.  It is the color of the tassel that hung from my graduation cap today.

Today, Eryn met me in my room and 2 high school friends walked to another graduation together.  We both kept asking each other how we are old enough to be graduating from college already.

Today, I donned on that shapeless black gown, and placed that awkward hat on my head.  I tugged the tassel to the right until it was officially time to change it to the left.

Today, I got my last name pronounced correctly as I crossed the stage to shake President Allen's hand and reach for my empty diploma case.  This is actually the second time I've gotten the empty case scenario.  It happened in high school too!  Thank you 4+1 for a year of free college!  :)

Today, a plug was made during a GREAT speech by Ian Goldsmith about taking a picture with Grandma Betty and all I could do was sit there wishing I could.

Today, I thought about the people who couldn't make it who always encouraged me and would have loved to see me cross that stage.  Grandpa and Grandma Goudy, and Errol and Donna were missed greatly today.

Today, I got to take pictures with the ones I love after we waded out of the packed McLeod Center.

Today, I packed up, moved out, and cleaned 12E for the last time.  I had plenty of help to do that quick!

Today, I left UNI for the last time...until Tuesday when I have to go take the PRAXIS.  Yeah, what a long goodbye.