Brighter Days Ahead.
week #19 | 2018
The past couple of weeks have been hectic, with school approaching finals week and my work demanding more of my time. My supervisor and a colleague has told me many times not to feel bad saying no when my supervisor asks me to come in for days I am not scheduled–they understand, I’m a student who values her education–but I can’t help but say, “Sure, I can come in.”
I have no idea how I survived last week working 5 out of 7 days whilst studying for exams before finals week. My acceptance to UIC might have acted as my caffeine.
I got the email as I was in the JC Penney parking lot, getting ready to head home. I called my mother right away, excited to tell her the good news. It was raining on and off that day and it was affecting my mood, but as soon as I read the email I felt invincible: nothing, no one, can take this happiness away from me. I was in shock and crying tears of joy on the way home.
I’ve doubted my abilities many times and even to this day, I’m still learning how to be my biggest supporter. It’s an uphill battle, but I plan on enjoying the view once I’m on the top. It’s been days since I’ve received the good news–I haven’t gotten my acceptance letter and admissions packet in the mail yet–but I am still on cloud nine. I’m not getting off anytime soon. Nothing can knock me down, not even my statistics class that used to get on my nerves for being so difficult to understand.
I am graduating next week with an Associates in Science degree. It took me three years to figure out what I want to do, but I got here. Finally.
No, I am not wearing both tassels to graduation. It would look ridiculous, but I’d really love it if the “18” and PTK logo were in one tassel. I’ll find a way.
The past month has been really hard on me; this is my light at the end of the tunnel.
I’m so excited to start my new journey come fall 2018.
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