May 8, 2009

Goodness gracious, I graduate Saturday! Ahhh! I don't even know what to think.

My family is pretty proud. I'm not sure why, though, because I'm pretty sure they always knew I'd graduate. Except for that time I got a "C" in Stats. Nevertheless, they are proud.

My family is pretty small, so they won't take up too much room in the stands. My mom, dad and brother will come. My extended family is too far away to come, but I'm sure they'll send cards … hopefully with good things in them!

My best friend and boyfriend will come, too, but I'm sure they'll try and scoot in a little late. I don't think they really want to see all the other grads walk, just me. Ha ha.

Actually, when I told my boyfriend about the CNN political analyst speaker for the ceremony, he said "Oh yes! Now I'll definitely come!"

Wow. Thanks. I feel the love. Maybe I should give away his ticket.

And my other friends will be there, too, but most will be graduating like me. It's really fun to know a lot of your friends will be graduating and you get to watch them walk and cheer for them.

I feel like I'll be pretty nervous going across the stage, because I'm clumsy. I trip a lot on a daily basis and it would be my luck to do it on stage in front of thousands. I can see it now - everyone will say, "Isn't that the girl who writes that blog on the commencement Web site?" Just PERFECT.

But I'll try to focus on walking straight and looking good and scholarly. I already have a very cute dress and shoes, so that will add confidence to my walk. All the ladies know this, of course.

I just can't believe I'm graduating. And that is my last thought. I might decorate the top of my cap with, "I can't believe it." Or maybe I can say, "I was the blogger." Ha ha. Maybe not. But I still can't believe it. Just as much as I can't believe I have to be awake at 7:45 a.m. But, hey, it's the last requirement ODU has for me, and I think I'll get through it. See you all on Saturday!