done. Done. DONE!

Hello friends!

I don't know how to say this because I am so giddy with excitement and I could not have done this without all of you supporting me... but here it is: 

I AM DONE WITH GRAD SCHOOL!!! 

I cannot say hallelujah, praise the Lord, or amen enough times to really get my point across. This school year brought more work at work than ever. Additional responsibilities that I was not expecting. Family trials. And time management skills that I had not yet perfected. But, through it all, I took it day-by-day (and sometimes minute-by-minute) and did it!

I am proud of all of my work. My comprehensive exam was turned in on-time. I never had to pull an all nighter. During late night paper writing sessions, I tried new flavors of tea and discovered that the $0.99 cent store has fantastic teas...and they're less than a dollar! I have made new friends and forged lifelong relationships. I used the same schoolbag from day one. I've conquered APA format. I've illegally walked across the street to the Education building more than 100 times. However, I never lost my mind. For these reasons and so many more, I am proud, thankful, filled, encouraged, and happy. 

In three statements, here's the wrap-up: Papers are complete. Classes are done. Summer is here!

Celebrations are as follows: 
Mimosa Monday
Tequila (margarita) Tuesday
Wine Wednesday
All you can eat Thursday (Lenny's graduation)
Department Graduation on Friday
Whatever comes my way Saturday
UCSB Grad Division Commencement Ceremony on Sunday!
Relax and enjoy life Monday-->eternity :)

I'll be watching tv without being forced to multi-task for the first time in 9 months. And I can't wait. 

Pics will come shortly of my life lately. I have found some time for fun and relaxation lately. 

Now, this is THE life.