Commencement

This is it.

I'm sitting alone in the very empty apartment that was once haunted with laughter, squeals, and russian accents. But as I was reminded today in President Samuelson's greetings, this is not the end, it's only the beginning of a new chapter of life. People just say things like that to try and make you feel better when you're leaving a place, people and lifestyle that you love to face the big bad real world.

Graduation was nice. It was a surprisingly emotional experience. It was a beautiful spring day, clear and sunny. I love days like that. The most surreal moment of it all was when the Academic Vice President presented us as candidates for baccalaureate degrees and invited us to stand. It doesn't sound like much, but it was one of those glimpes of the reality of what is really happening.

While so much of the future is unknown, I've decided the healthiest way to stay happy and motivated, is to look at the small things that I know are just around the bend. For tomorrow, it's commencement exercises, the potential of yet another beautiful spring day, and a drive to the airport with Seth. Really, could it get any better? Ok, maybe.