blog 7

The Wait is Finally Over

        For the last 16 years of my life I have been considered a lot of things, a student is one of them. 

I don't really know what it's like to not be a student because i've been one for so long, but I can't wait for the title to be gone. Looking back at all the years of work I've had to do in order to get to this point and it feels bittersweet. It's a day that I never thought would come and at the blink of an eye it's here. I remember graduating high school like it was yesterday, the long drawn out ceremony, only hoping for it to be over. Now, in over a week I will be graduating college, making me the first in my family. It's a rewarding feeling but at the same time it adds extra pressure on my shoulders, now I have to use this degree.  As excited as I am, I'm equally as anxious to get my adult life officially started. I feel like a new kid at school, a feeling of uncertainty about what could happen, but still confident things will keep getting better. Knowing that these next couple years are the most important for my future has me excited to get right to work in trying to make something happen. 

I've pleaded for years that I can't wait for it to finally be over and now that the wait is coming to an end it makes me a little sad. I'll miss the experiences and lessons I've learned while getting my education, while valuing all the amazing friends and connections I've made on the way. I know in this next step there will only be more lessons and experiences to be had, but at least I'll be considered a graduate, instead of a student.