Graduation

So last July 2, I finally graduated. If only I was hard-working enough to finish my thesis on time, then I might have graduated last year. And if only I also had the concentration and the focus too. And lastly, if only I wasn't clinically depressed, then I might have graduated on time.

And yeah... whatever. I graduated anyway. So, I'm officially unemployed.

the happy parents

and the happy friends

I didn't get to grab any special awards or special mentions. I was just a normal college student. I was quite active with my extra-curricular activities, but I guess the graduation committee didn't see them as noteworthy to mention during my address. But it's all alright, because what really matters to me is that I'm done with this chapter, and I'm all but ready for the next in life. Throw me whatever you want, life, and I'd gladly fetch them.

The feeling I got when I was on the stage to get my diploma, I felt like "wow, so this is how it feels when you're getting out of a rut." With each step forward, it felt as if I'm moving on.

College was not really sweet to me, especially on my latter years. But whatever happened, whatever it felt that I was losing battles each day, I felt like I was winning friends and their support. Cheers to you, my friends. I would not have ended this chapter without you rooting for me.