Ow--don't go

There are some days I must remember in pictures and sound bites. I suppose some of those from today were Cisco and Will looking deliriously happy in the line up to get their diplomas—Cisco and will giving each other a heart-felt bear-hug that said, “You made it, bro.” Jess, Min (Emily—trying not to call her min), and Marc(i) lined up in their seats beside me fidgeting and chatting during the talk and then all looking at me when my name was mentioned by the speaker. Grace confiscating my program because I was reading it while the speaker was speaking—and then reading it herself (: Going into sudden convulsions at the sight of a bee—in the middle of a quiet crowd of solemn listeners. The looks on my friends’ faces (Corrie, David, Noah, Nadia, Jenn and many others) as they said goodbye to me. The look, repeated so often said, “I never thought this day would come, and now that it has, I realize how much you all meant to me—HA BUT I’M FINALLY THROUGH!” Still, as much love as I felt for all my friends today, I was truly blessed at the amount of love shown to me! Another picture I’ll remember is Mickey, getting a friend to take a picture of us together. What a special guy. (:

As far as sound bites, Fracisco’s younger brother takes the cake. I met the “older” twin, Dominic, and hung out with Corrina a lot. Those kids are bright, sweet, and outgoing. Then there was the younger twin—“Hey____ Nice to meet you!”
“Is the cafeteria open”
“o, um, I think so”
“how much does it cost”
“um, three bucks—not worth it”
“What do they have”
“Oh uh . . .”
“Come on, guys, lets go eat”
He was so great! (: Then Mickey, “Well maybe you could work for the Record Searchlight . . . or maybe the New York Times.”
I had some special times with Vieve and Min and Marc and Jess too—I really miss Neen and Jenn already—I hope Kel will be happy in her new digs!

So ya—It was a really special day—It wasn’t my graduation, but for some reason, people made me feel more loved and appreciated than ever today. That was a blessing. (: