College Graduation

With diploma already in hand I headed up to Sonoma State University to see my friends once again and walk across the stage to the sound of one of my business professors calling my name. After a great couple days of spending time with my friends the family arrived and graduation weekend was here. My Auntie Barb, Uncle Larry, Grandma Hart, Uncle Rich, Cousin Matt, Mom, Dad and Alaina (sister) all came up to support me on my big day.
I have been blessed with such a great family who in these past four years have gone through a lot. We have come to know, even more now, how important family is and how important it is to be there for them on every occasion. So it was so great to have them there to support me!!
Up early on Saturday we all got dressed and headed to the school. I lined up with friends, while my family and two best friends (Caylin and Chloe) sat and waited for the ceremony to start. Finally it came time and we walked in to the sound of bag pipes and families cheering. As we sat and listened to numerous speakers, the best being the creator of "Super Size Me" the movie, we grew anxious in anticipation for our name to be called. Finally it was time and as I headed up to the stage it became more serial that I had really graduated. I did it! I had graduated college in 3 1/2 years and beat all the odds. My senior sem professor called my name and as my family and friends cheered I shook the hand of the President of SSU and walked back to my seat.
As all the students left the ceremony I met up with the fam to take pictures and celebrate. Overall the day was great and I am so thankful to all who came out to support me.