Graduation Day

So, I have not written a blog in a couple weeks- I know, I am slacking. The unfortunate thing is during that time, I have been sitting at a desk everyday for eight hours. While I could have been writing a blog, I was watching Weeds. I can say that without a doubt, I am addicted to that show. I have now watched all five seasons, and the sixth season does not start until August 16 (the same day I start law school)! Now, I will have to find another show to watch... any suggestions?

Tomorrow is graduation day. I can not believe that my time as an Auburn student is really coming to a close. Later today, the crew will start to roll in and the festivities will begin. Mama, Lum, and Shelby will be here this afternoon to take pictures on Samford lawn- can you say Christmas card? Shelby in her white graduation gown and me in my black graduation gown. Ashley is FINALLY coming back to Auburn today, I think I might have forgotten what she looks like it has been so long. Vicki is coming up tonight and going to dinner with us. Later, Laura and Jerrel will arrive. Ashley and I are having a cupcake making party so we can have dessert tomorrow. And tomorrow morning, the rest of my crowd will gather.

I will walk across the stage and receive the piece of paper that I have worked four years to get- a symbol of my wonderful time on the Plains and my permission slip to move forward. On Saturday, we signed the lease on my apartment for the coming year. Reality has set in. College and apartments full of students is a thing of the past- I am moving on to the adult world.

Graduation will be bittersweet. On May 19, 2006, I graduated from Eufaula High School and did not shed one tear- in fact, I was probably making ugly faces and/or gestures toward the distinguished individuals seated on the stage. Tomorrow, tears will flow- tears of happiness, success, accomplishment, and completion. As I share the day of celebration with my closest friends and family, two will not be there, but I know they are there in spirit. My dad has been gone for almost eight years, but there is not a day that goes by that I do not fondly recall the time we had together. Growing up, he was always at any event Shelby or I had, and I know that tomorrow he will watching and be one very proud daddy. My daddy won't be alone tomorrow, my other guardian angel will be there too. Losing Tylor had a large impact on my college years, and the strength I gained will sustain me through trials and tribulations in the years to come.

I have an extremely supportive family and group of friends, for that, I am forever grateful. I am also thankful for the two guardian angels with which God has blessed me. As I prepare for tomorrow, I am a little bit nervous (I don't want to forget my index card), but mostly excited. I can't wait to see what the next portion of my life's journey will hold.

One last thing, the Eufaula High Lady Tigers are playing in the softball state tournament in Montgomery right now! I wish I was there to see my girls play! Good luck ladies, and GO TIGERS!