The Graduate?

Well, I have to say it. Graduation day is almost here.

For the past 10 semesters (3.5 years), I have been a super-involved college student. I must admit that when I first came to Kennesaw State University, graduation was the last thing on my mind. It's amazing how you can change in just a few, short years.

I have a lot to thank KSU for. I met the love of my life here, have made lifelong friends here, and will never forget the lessons I have learned - some more painful than others. Does that sound too cookie-cutter? Lighten up. This is my one time in life that I can say all of that. I will never forget my  time as a "fighting owl." It's been one of the best and most difficult times in my young life. However, when I place the tassel on the opposite side of my cap, there will be more symbolized than one may realize. 

While graduation is one milestone in my life, and in the life of my love, I believe that it is an equally important milestone to those who have been irreplaceable in the process. My family is one of character, integrity, and love. Had I not had the constant support and encouragement from my family that I have so graciously had these past few years, there is no doubt in my mind that this day wouldn't have existed. 

They say that college flies by so fast, that you're lucky if you can even slow down to enjoy it. I sped my experience up - on purpose. When you know something is right, you just channel everything you have into making whatever that "something" is a reality. My something has been being in step with Jon. He has stuck out a long, hard road in the realm of higher education. He has been the driving force behind my desire to finish. I know that our achievements have been given to us - just as much as we have been there to do our part. 

I don't blog often. Mostly because, contrary to popular belief, I am quite private about things. I communicate in different ways I suppose. It seemed appropriate, however, to document the eve of my "Grande Finale" in education. I hope that one day I'll be able to think back to this moment and say, man - those really were the days. Right now, it all seems so unclear and almost fuzzy. Meaning, I don't know for sure where God will lead Jon and I. I pray that He will give us His unique purpose for our marriage, and that we will rise to the challenge.

My favorite movie of all time is "Rocky." I don't tell too many people that either - they always think that I would like something stupid like "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion." Don't get me wrong, I like stuff like that sometimes - but Rocky delivers a message. The underdog thing is always a tear-jerker, I guess. But that's not what gets me. I have been captivated by that story since the first time I saw it because of Rocky's never-failing love for Adrian. He would do anything it took to make her feel special and happy. I must say that Sylvester Stallone's got nothing on MY Rocky. He's young and handsome, and I'm graduating with him tomorrow.