The College Graduate

[uy_lance]

That would be me. Yesterday, in a ceremony of much pomp and circumstance signifying nothing, I became a college graduate. Or faked becoming a college graduate, or whatever. I guess you aren't really until your "degree is conferred," which won't be for a couple weeks, so at the very least I have the appearance of being a college grad

Comments

[selwyn]

"Too much new, too quickly...I may lose myself."

If I remember correctly you're off to basic training soon. And that statement is very true. I lost myself at RAAF recruits and came out a more mature and balanced person. I was a leader, I was a follower, it was great being a part of something that was so much bigger than me.
Then three years later, I saw the crappier side to the military and left to persue a dream I had had for much longer. Hopefully that won't happen to you, but watch out. And good luck! Congrats on graduating too.

[uy_lance]

Actually, I decided not to enter the military. I'm doing a program called Teach for America--education's version of the Peace Corps. I'll be going into a impoverished area of North Carolina and teaching in a high school there.

[aless02]

Hmm, well it's obviously a lay-dee that's got you down in the dumps, but without more details, I can't offer more than just generic advice. Sorry to see you sad, of course, especially when I'm sure you're very happy to be free of the shackles of education (AT LEAST) and four years of what I know has been an uphill battle for you. I'm sure you're excited about going to Atlanta and starting that whole new chapter of your life & I really hope it goes well for you. Until then, I guess you'll just have to work through it and enjoy the peaceful time at home before entering the big, bad world at large. Working to help people and better yourself (AND others) will definitely help raise you from melancholy, as there's nothing more rewarding and uplifting than a noble mission

[uy_lance]

I'm in the process of writing you a massive e-mail, so it will be a tell all worthy of Barbara Walters. Or maybe not, who knows.

[megiggles]

Don't die, I need you to stick around :/

The panic hit me after graduation dinner. I didn't realize it to smack me in the face so fast. I know yours is combined with something different (and yet at the same time, similar I think - I say "I think" only because I only understand my own emotions half of the time) but the general "Ho. Shit." feeling is shared... if you need to talk I'm here :P

[superbowlgod]

that colin hay song is money. hope you are feeling a bit better by now, but if not, just be patient and give it time. rough patches are tough, but they eventually get paved out.

also, i dont know if you've heard of the japanese band mono, but if you haven't, you should check them out (look up their discography and go to www.seeqpod.com and search your heart out). they make really pretty music.

and any good vibes i currently have i'm sending your way right now