Thoughts on Graduation

I’m linking up with Running With Spoons for Thinking Out Loud to share my thoughts during graduation. For the last time I’ll say that I’m graduating on Saturday!!! I have a ceremony with the college of education on Friday and my parents come into town tonight. So ready or not graduation weekend is about to begin.

So first to commemorate my long 41/2 years here at NMSU, I’m going to throw it way back to freshman year Halloween for a picture. I was Ke$ha.

Here’s what I’ve been thinking about graduation:

1//You’re sure I actually get to graduate? Soooo there’s no classes I somehow missed or holds on my account?

2//Crap. Okay this really is happening.

3//I’m not sure if I’m really reading to graduate.

4//Wait…what do I call myself now. I’m no longer a “college student.” Maybe I should go with “adult”?

5//But I don’t really feel like a grown up. I mean I’m only 22. That sounds like I should still be in college.

6//Can I just go back? Maybe turn my journalism minor into a degree?

7//On a second thought I’m really ready to be a living, working independent person with my own cash money $$$.

8// This graduation gown is obnoxious. This thing makes me look pregnant. (I’m not. Don’t panic.)

9//But my graduation outfit is so cute! Why can’t I just walk across the stage in that?

10//How is this hat supposed to stay on my head?? I’ll just have my Mom bobby pin the heck out of it.

11//Am I going to regret not decorating my graduation hat? Nah, I don’t want to stand out that much.

12//You mean I have to walk down a steep tunnel in my heels in a flowy gown made for a pregnant person without making a fool out of myself. Great.

13//Seriously how am I going to keep myself entertained for two long hours as I wait for my turn? Snapchat? Insta? Twitter?

14//You know what would make this thing more enjoyable? If they passed out free celebration drinks….alcoholic of course.

15//Or puppies. Puppies would be more family friendly. They should definitely pass out puppies.

16//Alright here we go my row is up. I’m gonna have 5 seconds of fame up there on that stage. I better look good for it.

17//Okay so I go up there and shake his hand. Do I give a hug? How long do I pose for a picture?

18//What if I fall on stage? Oh my gosh that would be so embarrassing. Keep it together.

19//Here I go. Fake it til ya make it.

20//Yesssss. I’ve worked 41/2 years for this thing. I deserve it.

21//I got this piece of paper in my hand so what’s next. Wait…I have to take more pictures. But it’s not like I’m going to buy them.

22//Back to my seat. How am I supposed to find it???

23//I bet my family hates me right now. Who would want to sit for hours for me to have my name called and be on stage for 5 seconds. I even hate me right now.

24//I am so freakin hungryyyyyyy.

25//I wonder if my Mom will be okay with skipping pictures and heading straight towards the restaurant.

26//HaHa yeah right. That’s a joke. We’ll be the last ones to leave graduation just like we’re always the last ones to leave church.

27//Do I really have to toss my hat into the air? I’m gonna have to take out 50 bobby pins before I can even get it off my head. Nevermind. I’ll just act like I did because I throw my hands up in the air sometimes.

28//Whoa. It’s over. So I’m really a college graduate now.

29// Okay. I’m over it. Let’s go eat some CAKE!!

I’ll be back next week for a post-graduation/what’s next post! Have a great weekend everyone!!

What are your thoughts on graduation? What are your weekend plans?