I stand by my choice though. I feel like doing many things today, but sitting around for a few hours with mostly strangers to get handed a fake diploma isn't one of them. Its one of those things I'd only be doing because I thought I should.
In conclusion, this graduation feels similar to my high school graduation in that I am much more focus on what I did wrong than on what I accomplished. But its different in that I don't feel like giving a huge "EFF YOU" to my school and everyone there. I feel more thankful to WWU for the opportunities, for showing me that scientific research is the path I want to walk in this life, and for putting me in close enough proximity to my boyfriend so that I could find him. Four years ago I didn't know what I wanted in my future, now I know that I want these two things to be a part of it.
The things I did wrong, I have learned from, so I will make a list of these things to keep in mind for the future:
- Try to see people as they are, not as who you want them to be. When you find out who they really are, it will hurt you both.
- On that note, try to accept people for who they really are, instead of faulting them for not living up to your expectations.
- Always try your best. Don't take the easy road. You are capable of more than you think.
- Eat things that are not carbs or you will feel like shit.
- Try to tolerate the intolerant.
- Do the dishes right after dinner or you WILL NEVER DO THEM.
- Don't always let little things slide or they will snowball.
- Don't be intimidated by people you admire. People are just people like you.
Ugh, I think I'll make another post on things I won't miss about college.
