It’s the end of an era. Last week, I walked across the stage in LMU Sunken Gardens and received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. The weather was beautiful and the mood was electric as my class ended an incredible four-year journey that ended with this moment. That morning, my roommates and I nervously put on our shapeless black mumus and argued over the best way to wear the graduation cap without looking like a conehead, while the importance of the day became overwhelming. I have spent the last four years creating a life of learning at LMU and I am extremely sad to see it come to a close. Each professor, friend, co-worker, and peer that I have come across has had an impact on my college experience, which was more rich and exciting than I had ever dreamed of. So on May 10th, when it was time to close this chapter of my life with the incredible friends I have made along the way, I was both ecstatic and horrified. But I figure, if you are sad to see something end, that means you did it right.
Lucky for me, my entire family was able to come to LA to celebrate with me after the commencement ceremony. Nothing beats being surrounded by loved ones and eating some incredible cake (especially when your name is on it). I figured that eating two slices of cake with my delicious Raspberry Mule would be the perfect way to start my post-grad diet. People say you lose ten pounds when you graduate, but I have a feeling that I am going to defy that statistic. Regardless, my graduation day was a whirlwind of excitement, confetti, Hawaiian leis, and lemon coconut cake, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I am at a major crossroad in my life, and I am extremely content. If I could do it all over again, I would not change anything. Now, I am moving into a world without homework and hopefully much less Keystone Light. Most importantly, I am looking forward to many more hours being happy as a college graduate!
Cheers!
Christine
May All of Your Hours Be HAPPY 