I'm a College Graduate!

Woot woot!! School's...out...for...ever!!!!! and don't be a jerkoff and say, "what about grad school?" Just let me soak up this happiness without your pessimism. :) Anyway....so I'm done with my undergrad career, except for writing my senior project, and getting my diploma. Don't worry, I'll finish it soon. Graduation weekend was AMAZING. My family came to town Friday afternoon. My mom, step dad, little brother Philip, Aunt Cathy, Uncle Richard, Cousin Michael, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Brian and their two daughters Charisma and Serene, and my lovely Grandpa stayed at the Apple Farm and we hung out and had some wine, and headed to dinner at Mothers. Our dinner was fantastic and it was a lot of fun hanging out with my family again. Later that night I drove to Pismo Beach to see my dad, step mom, step sister, her husband, their daughter, and my older brother Ryan. We just visited and then Ryan and I went to Joanna's graduation party. I was feeling pretty sick so we didn't stay too long. Saturday I woke up feeling worse, so I called my family and told them I had to sleep all day. My mom went wine tasting and my dad went ATVing. Sucks to be me. Katie came to the rescue and we went to Jamba Juice to make me feel better. Finally I started coming around so we went to the ceremony where it was a little stressful trying to get organized and make sure everyone was there. Finally, we heard the graduation processional music and my heart started beating fast! THIS WAS IT!!!! I sat next to my dear friends Tylia, Michelle, and Shannon. It was so nice having all of my family and wonderful friends cheering me on!! Thanks Rach, Heather, and Jessica for coming! And THANKS Katie for being my personal assistant all weekend!!

After the ceremony we took pictures and I went to Applefarm for some champagne and snacks and presents!!!!!!!! I was so shocked at how generous and loving everyone was!!! I guess I shouldn't be shocked, but I am so spoiled, and I felt like a princess!!! I went to Pismo again to hang out with Dad for a little bit and I got more presents for my birthday this time. HOooRAY!

Everyone met at dinner at the Custom House in Avila Beach. It was soooo nice, and we had the biggest table I've ever seen!! My favorite people came to eat, and I hardly sat down. I mingled and talked with everyone and took pictures with my new camera! I got the filet mignon and some wine. Whoooeee so dilectible!! My parents are sooo freaking nice. They made everything so special and are the most generous people I've ever met. I couldn't ask for a better family. I already miss them all!!!

So, where do you think we went after dinner? DT! Rachel, drunken Helya, Timo, and my brother all went to drink at Rachel's house and walked to Mission. We met up with Shannon, Tylia, and Joanna and danced like the freaks that we are. We went to the bar and I told some guy that I just graduated and he offered to get me a drink, so I looked over at Helya and she goes, "Yeah! I did too!" and then Rachel came over, "oh right, I just graduated also!" So we got three jager blasters! YAY! We were only there for about an hour when it was time to go, so we walked all the way to Joanna's house, and then decided to go cuddle with RachO instead. We aren't sure what happened to Helya...dun dun dun! Rachel spooned Tim while he spooned me..it was magical. hahahahaha. My brother fell asleep with a beer in his hand in Rachel's desk chair. At 4:30am, I was sober enough to drive home, so we left, while Ryan was all mad that he left his sweatshirt at Rachel's even though he didn't...he is such a funny drunk.

Sunday I went to Breakfast Buzz with my dad and step mom and brother. We said our goodbyes and I went and picked Brian up from Applefarm to take him to the airport so I got to say goodbye to Lisa and the girls. SO CUTE! The rest of the day was spent sleeping!! My favorite!!! I was still feeling sick so it was nice to just relax after a very fun and busy weekend!

I applied to NYU, Boston University, and WUSTL on Friday. I will be applying to Columbia at a later date because it costs too much to apply right now and it isn't due until January. NYU is my #1 choice because it has the most fitting program for me. I also had the opportunity to speak with the director of the program (Science and Environmental Reporting) and he was very very nice and encouraging. Only 30 people apply, and 15 get accepted. I am also applying like 5 months early, so I think I have a good chance. I got my GRE writing score back and I got a 5.5/6 which blew my mind! I think I've found my niche. Yeah I know, I can't speak for anything, but apparently I can write. Also, one of my English professors who wrote me a recommendation letter went to NYU for creative writing, and she also helped me with my application essay. It just seems like there are so many things adding up, heading towards something great!!!! Cross your fingers for me!!!

As for now, I'm still working at EAS, and I'll be going home for Christmas on my birthday, next Tuesday night. I'm coming back the day after Christmas to work some more, but then Rach and I are taking a road trip to SF to visit Kara and celebrate NEW YEARS! It's going to be a blast!!

This year has definitely been a rollercoaster, but I have learned sooo much!! I can't wait to see what is in store for me in 2006! My very first blog was back in January, whereI explained that I wanted to document the things that happened to me over my 22nd year on this earth. I can't believe it is already December again, and now I have to start from the beginning! It's a great feeling having graduated from college, and moving on with my life. Its funny how so much has changed, and some things happened that I never expected to happen, but life is good, and I am so happy!!!!! Good luck to everyone else graduating, and moving...I will miss you all, but I'll be in SLO for a while longer, so come visit!!! Rach, Helya, Jess, Tim, Heather...I'm available any day after 5 and every weekend to play. Let me know when you guys don't have homework or tests...muaah ha ha ha ha :) My favorites!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!