Countdown....

Seven days until classes are officially over for me.

Over one week until the parents show up.

A week and half until Renee, Lewis, Nathan, and Laurel come.

Two weeks until graduation.

My newest Obsession!

Finally, after many people telling me to watch Glee, I did the other week. Lets just say, I love this show, but the only bad thing about it, is that it comes on when Lost is on so I watch it the day after. This show is amazing.

Late Friday Night Musings...

Amazingly enough, it is eleven o'clock on a Friday night and I am still awake. Usually, by this time, I am passed out (for example, a few weeks ago I went to sleep at 9:30) because that is how tired I was. Why was I so tired? Well, I developed this thought that if I worked really hard and got everything done for school in these past two weeks that it would make graduation come faster. Instead, I exhausted myself, because besides doing homework, I still had to go to class and work. I live the ultimate balancing act, which is helped by my planner. I have learned that everyone in my program is all about planning and scheduling. Yes, we are that cool, but it is who we are. We could not be in this program without having this skill. And yes, people have made fun of me, but oh well, it is what keeps me sane and helps me remember things.

Today though I finished the last paper I will ever have to write for graduate school. I cannot even described what it feels like. I think I let out a huge sigh of relief and felt elation at the same time. Grad school is not easy and add working on top of that, my life has been pretty crazy these past two years. But I would not trade these past two years for anything because they have been great. I have learned a lot about myself and have made some dear friends out here. I am not the same person I was when I first arrived. As graduation approaches, I am just excited and happy and relieved and kind of thinking "wow, I really did this, I really did." I have had some doubts and I have had some struggles, but I needed them to make me stronger. To show that I can make it through anything because I am not weak. But now, I would kind of like just a little break from the hardships. I do not think that is too much to ask for.

Aside from graduation, I am excited to see my family. We will all be here together in Boston in just a few short weeks. They are my support. I love them so much and I am thankful for them. I am thankful for my cousin Jessica and her family. They have been such a great support system. I love them very much. She has just been there for me in so many ways. I do not even know how to begin to say thank you. I love you, Jess!!!

Well, have a good Friday night. I am off to sleep and for the first time in long time, look forward to a Saturday that does not involve that much homework or eight hours in the library. Yes, eight hours in the library.

Three weeks and counting...

Three weeks, nine classes, 3 projects, and 2 presentations and I am DONE!!! Who's counting? The end is so close I can practically taste it, really I can. I am so excited to be graduating, but there is still much work to be done. The next week will be a challenge, but I can do it. The reward is just so great. It is beyond great.

Spring is springing?

First, my apologizes for being such a lame blogger lately. My life has been busy and this business has caused me to be so tired lately. I am just working hard towards graduation. Here in Boston we are finally moving into spring after surviving not one, but two massive rain storms. The storms were so bad that an umbrella did not even work and there was much flooding. Actually, a mall in Rhode Island that I have been a few times was submerged in water. It was horrible. But after the rain, you can see signs of spring popping up everywhere. I love spring in Boston, if it could be spring all year around I would be more inclined to stay here. Trees and flowers are beginning to bloom. This past Monday, on my way to watch my friend Betsy's undergraduate college choir sing, I decided to walk through the Boston Common and Public Gardens. The following is what I saw. It will only get more beautiful (Oh, Laurel, you will love it!):

Flowers in Bloom!

The Public Gardens!

The Public Gardens.

After my walk, I met up with Betsy and her boyfriend in front of the Church of the Covenant in downtown Boston. Her boyfriend sings in the Hobart and William Smith Colleges "The Colleges Chorale." We grabbed some dinner and then went back to the church to watch the performance. Betsy's boyfriends sings in the choir. The church was beyond gorgeous. All the old churches are so beautiful out here. Also, the performance was amazing. I really, really enjoyed it and am glad Betsy invited me to it. She one of my best friends out here.

The HWS choir!

The Chandelier

A little side note, I am excited for graduation, but also excited to see my family. I am so happy that my parents, sister, brother-in-law, brother, and sister-in-law will be here for my graduation. When I thought about who I wanted to be here, I realized I just needed the six of them. They have been so supportive during my time out here. They were there through both the good and bad times and always reminded me of how strong I am. They are so much a part of this accomplishment. Also, I am excited to show Nathan, Laurel, and Lewis Boston. It will be so much fun. Remember to bring some good walking shoes!