So again, playing a little catch up, but here’s the feelings of May 8, 2019:
TODAY IS GRADUATION DAY! To backtrack for those who may not know: this was supposed to be my graduation day. I didn’t perform well in a class my second year, so this caused me to have to sit out another year. More on that I’m sure later. So did I feel sad seeing my friends get their hoods signifying the end to their pharmacy school journey knowing I should have been up there too? Maybe for like a second. I had SO much to celebrate today in my friends that my heart was just so overwhelmed with joy and love for them.
Moving to Chicago was not really a difficult decision for me...go with the school you actually got into, or wait for the rest of the summer on two schools you’ve been waitlisted at. I loved Chicago both times I had visited, so I knew I would enjoy it. I’m usually pretty outgoing (after I get over the initial shyness), so I knew I would make friends, but honestly, some of these people have become like sisters to me. We’ve laughed and cried together, struggled together, and had some of the best times together. I lived with some and we’ve gotten closer that way, but something I will never forget are our epic game nights and dance parties. Getting off topic there, but suffice this to say: I was a damn proud friend today while I saw my friends walk across that stage. It also got me really excited knowing that will be me in 364 days too!
Yesterday (sorry, writing this a day later) was such an amazing day because I am so happy to have been part of my friends’ special day and been able to celebrate with them. I actually talked on the phone today with my mom (today as in tomorrow, depending on when you’re reading this...I promise to try and not make this confusing in the future) and she said to me, “Were you a little sad you weren’t a part of this graduating class too?” And as I thought about it for a second I said, “Was I sad I wasn’t able to do this with my friends? A little. But I am a firm believer in God and His timing, and I know that sitting out the extra year had a purpose”. There were some dark days when I had to sit it out, but the opportunities that were unfolding literally right in front of me made me not question His reasoning for that happening. I know this year is going to be my best one yet, and I know in 364 days, my friends will be right here cheering me on just like I did for them today.
Signing off here, because I am going to take a nap, and the next post will make me back on track,; yay me!
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