It is finished...well mostly.
The breakfast/brunch went really well, it was yummy and we all had fun. Rachel laughed when I told her there were 7 people in MY kitchen. We had to open the windows. I love my people!! Brian dropped me off to register and wait for the march while everyone else re-gathered after going home to change post-breakfast. I think I sent and received at least 150 text messages in those 3 hours from people trying to coordinate carpooling and meet up points, seat saving etc etc. It was surprising not stressful at all except for the part where we were tearing apart my apartment looking for my missing camera 30 minutes before I had to leave. Thinking Sami had gotten ahold of it, we were searching mostly low and in crazy locations but eventually found it on a high shelf where my sister set it and then forgot about it. It was a whirlwind and she's the Mom so there's extra grace for forgetting things.
It was a perfect day! I loved every minute of it and felt really proud of myself...which is rare and new. I'm writing thank you notes to all my lovelies that came and gave, as well as those that sent their love from afar. I'm blessed!!
The line up...550 students walked through the basement corridor to the applause of faculty, administrators and staff into the stadium packed full of family and friends. It was a bit overwhelming, in a good way of course.
I still don't understand the point in covering up cute dresses with huge black tents but whatever. My chords spiced it up a bit. Also, I accidentally picked out the PhD tassel...because it was the prettiest =)
12 of my nearest and dearest joined me in celebrating with dinner after the 3 hour commencement. <sigh>
Lisa and Laura Kincade - these ladies have been with me for more than half my life.
Another bestie - Rachel in all her Mommy hotness.
My cousin Adam and his girlfriend Lauren made it out from Chicago! It was so great to see them and have fun as usual. We look like a cingular commercial....
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LOL - a Cingular commercial! Hilarious! :D
Again, as stated on your FB, SO proud of you! You look smashing! :)