Graduation prep thoughts

Graduation is almost upon me.

On one hand I am excited.
But..
On the other, this is the world that I have immersed myself in for the last 2 years.
I have changed so much in that time, I don't know exactly how to function in the outside world anymore. Class, homework, practicum, eat, sleep, shower- repeat. My divorce changed my life. I have set goals and am about to accomplish them, and it feels good.

 But.. What do I do Now? Change is coming. That's okay. I need to figure it out. I know I need to find a job, and apartment ,all that grown up stuff. Thankfully, I am not in debt. Where to live, what to do, its up to me! My parents are supportive, I know whatever I chose they will accept.

Graduation.. is in the evening. Graduation Party?? I am so torn. I kind of want one, and yet I really dislike parties. I would like to just curl up and read a book the next day.  But, I want to be recognized for getting this program done. At the same time, I don't like being the center of attention and all the stress that comes with the parties. What to do?  Any recommendations? Also, my parents are moving so doing anything at the house is not a good option. And remember, I'm not working yet so , my finances are tight.

I know some of my extended family would like the opportunity to celebrate my accomplishments with me. They know I worked hard to get this degree done. (sigh) Its not all about me, even though this post kind of sounds like it. :(

update

I didn't blog for a week. oops.

I went to a conference, I didn't check my email, FB or any other electronic devices. It was nice. I met some wonderful people and learned some interesting information.

In other news, I am doing well in classes. I have a quiz tomorrow and I am feeling mostly prepared. I would have felt better if I had brought my homework with me to the conference, but I forgot it in the car.

I am in the process of searching for a car of my own, while I am grateful that my family is so supportive, I need a car. I just don't know what kind yet.

I am looking for a part time job. (shrug) It happens.

I have 8 months until I graduate, not that I'm counting or anything. :)

 

2 important dates are getting Closer!!

Hi Everyone.

The 2 dates that are getting closer are.... the start of camp in 11 days and the beginning on my final year in college for my Associates Degree. (more education is on the horizon)

Camp is what I am focusing on right now. I got my packing list and I have most of the stuff. There were a few things that I know I had at one point... But who knows where they went. I will just upgrade those things. Camp is in Canada!! One more country to check off my list. (YES!)

Oh, if I haven't mentioned it yet, Camp is completely in ASL!! I am excited and nervous at the same time. 7 days without using the spoken word.

Camp this year is different for me. It marks the beginning of the end of a chapter in my life. I get back from camp and have a week off, then its time for the next semester to start.

In May, when I graduate, my plan, at this point is to leave Illinois.

Where will I be going you ask? I don't know yet. There are many, many, many, options to consider. It will depend on jobs, education and other factors. I am considering: Alaska, Texas, New York and a few other places. 

My eventual goal is still not completely clear. I know I want to travel, use my ASL skills, and make "magic" happen. But how that is going to come about is still to be discovered..

I will try to do better about updating the blog once I get back from camp.

 

The grades are in.....

Well the grades are in....

 I had one class that I was very concerned about. So when I got an email letting me know the grades were up, I was a bit concerned. So do you want to know how I did?
 I pulled straight A's. Even the linguistics class that I was struggling to understand.

With all the stuff that has been happening these last few months,I would have been content with B's. The only problem that I have now is I have set the bar high for myself.

The second year ASL students graduated this evening. I realized that I have literally a year left. I am going to get healthy for graduation. More to follow on that thought..