2 des plus grandes étapes importantes dans ma vie jusqu'ici

again: this post, written on 2/3, actually occurred 12/17-18
title translation: 2 of the greatest steps in my life up to now!


Since my interview on Dec 3, I have been in agony waiting for a phone call from LMU. On some occasions, I am excited for a call because I am confident in their decision. Ironically, its the arrogant confident thoughts that always bring me to the reality they might decline me a position. I try to mask the agonizing thoughts with the excitement of GRADUATION!! I cant believe its finally here! I have finished my bachelor's degree a semester early and ready/prepared scared to move on, in all honesty! On the senior-itis days, I am so glad to have a break and then go onto PA school. The other days I am scared to become a REAL adult: pay for things, actually be responsible. and face the workworld. The only thing keeping me unruffled, besides knowing I am part of God's plan, is that I only have a few months until I resume student status. After graduation of PA school, I will REALLY have to deal with those emotions. 


Dec 18
I decided to wear my suit from my interview to graduation. Noone will see it because of my gown, and I kinda like how it looks me (very professional!) Graduation morning, I had to report at like 8am sharp for a practice or else I would not be able to walk! I made it in time and we went over the order of service while I 'illegally' texted and talked on the phone to help family and friends find the Burg (location of graduation). Before graduation was scheduled to begin, we were led to another building because we were to walk at the beginning of the graduation. Let me mention- it was oh so cold, but I'm not complaining- would have preferred it cold than hot! So we get to the holding building, all lined up, and start walking back towards the Burg when my phone drops out of my gown and the screen CRACKS!! I have gone a year and a half without a phone cover and it has never cracked! never! That definitely made graduation not-so enjoyable because I was worried what my dad would say and if would operate with the crack. Graduation began and went as smooth. I managed not to trip/fall while walking across the stage and they even gave me the right diploma! After graduation, I met with some friends to take pictures and then I headed over the 'Sweet Tomato' to eat lunch! My family and some close friends joined me. I had such a great time getting to talk with all them and eat. Note: I left my phone in the car this whole time because ANYONE who need to contact me was with me (that I knew of)! So I get back in the car, check my phone (bc im OCD -haha) and I have like 2 missed calls from a number from TN!!!!! I am riding with Claire and Alyssa, and I begin to freak out because I know its from LMU and they are calling to let me know if I was accepted or not! I see they leave a message and I confidently anxiously check it! They tell me to call them back, and after much coaching by Claire, who assured me it would be fine. Michele (the dean) was actually on the phone with another student when I called, so she had to call me back. We were playing phone tag! She calls back and I ...answer. Shes does this whole small talk thing, congratulating me on graduation, and OFFERS ME A SPOT IN THEIR PROGRAM!! I excitedly accept. She asks if I have any questions and I am so stunned at what I just heard that I say no and get off the phone quickly! Claire and Alyssa can tell I got in and when I hang up the phone, I literally start BAWLING!!! No joke, the waterworks/flood gates were OPENED!!! I am like huffing and puffing because I am so overwhelmed with what just happened! Claire almost starts crying from seeing me cry- one big crying party! After I gained a little composure- some not much- I call my dad and try to tell him I got accepted. He cant understand me through my sobbing and he thinks something happened to us. He starts looking out the mirrors (bc he was a car ahead of us) and he cant see anything. I am so loud on the phone my mom can hear me and she starts wondering whats going on too! I mean, the last they saw me, I was happy to graduate and be with family and friends! When  I finally speak clear enough for him to hear, he screams and tells everyone else in the car. I proceed to call all my family and friends and tell them the good news! They are all so excited for me! I get back to DBU and get the last few things from my apartment and make the ride to my new home for the next 6 months! Needless to say, I will never forgot December 18! It was a monumental day in my life!


Here are some pictures of the day :)