Graduates of 2011

Today is my last post from this dreaded dorm room! I love college but I will say, don't like the dorm I am living in. I am all packed and ready to go back home!

It was also graduation day. Even though I was not one of the ones getting to put on a cap and gown, I attended both services. I could tell you that I wanted to go (which I did) but the main reason was commencement band and I got paid to go. It was nice though, I would have done that for free. Many of those people who walked the stage today have impacted my life in just one year. Watching them graduate was special for me. Everyone that has mentored me and listened to me that walked the stage today I will miss terribly! But I know it is time for them to move on and impact someone else's life.

I would love to list off all the graduates that mean so much to me but frankly I don't have a lot of time and need to wake up early to dust and vacuum my dorm before church. So I will just recognize two.

Kayla, my 'aunt'. She has done so much for me and has been there for me when I was stressed, upset, and can always make me laugh. In marching band she always made sure that I fit in and is always herself. I know that sounds like such a silly thing to mention, but too many people are not themselves by trying to blend into the crowd. She cares about everything and everyone, rarely putting herself first. Thank goodness she will be here next year for graduate school!

The other graduate I want to mention that has done so much for me is my GBig Ashley. In my book she has accomplished more than anyone else I know. She double majored in the honors college and the way she presents herself I have so much respect for. In a very selfish way I am envious of all she has done because I know I could never accomplish everything she has done, but I look up to her so that I know that no matter how high I set a goal it can be accomplished. Unfortunately she will not be here next year, some where else the need her wonderful personality. I will miss her greatly but I know where ever she is she will accomplish amazing things. She has taught me to never give up, hard work always pays off, and just like Kayla- always be yourself.

In high school I could tell a lot of friends were never true to themselves. I tried to avoid it but I know it was hard for me to be 'me'. Thanks to Kayla, Ashley, and many other graduates have made this year wonderful. I have found 'me' and I pray that for the next three years I can impact others as much as the graduates of 2011 have impacted me.