Next chapter

In about 3 days, I will be an Alumni of the University of Massachusetts. It feels a bit surreal but at the same time, it hasn't hit me yet.

It seems like just yesterday, i was meeting the people who today, are like my family. My friends. To say time flies would be the understatement of the century. They say college will be the best 4 years of your life. They weren't lying. I have met incredible people and together, we've made unforgettable memories. It hasn't quite occurred to me that i am graduating. I just feel like i'm going through the motions. I think it will really hit me in September when i see people packing up to go to school. Hopefully, i am enrolled in some school myself. lol. I really don't see graduating as an accomplishment..yea yea i know i should but to me, it's just another thing i have to do to be closer to the goal..
Its crazy how when i was a freshman, my parents wanted to cater to my every move. Now, they tell me to figure shit out by myself! craziness lol. I remember the days when all i had to do to get a job was apply for one. Now, i'm applying to like 50 at a time and still not hearing anything. SAD! It is a scary thought, but i'm getting older...even thought i am considered "young" to be graduating from college.
These four years haven't been easy at all. It was a rough road but with a lot of prayer, good friends and faith, i saw it through. I must give the most thanks to the number 1, God Almighty. For without him, all those sleepless nights and times when i felt like i would have an F in every class, i wouldn't have made it. I also thank my mother, the best person in this world, hands down, for being the perfect role model in every sense of the word. You are as close to perfect as they come. Thank you doesn't even began to express my gratitude to God for choosing you as MY mother. I love you with all my heart. I also thank the rest of my family for being so supportive...i can't imagine what these last 4 years would be like without that support. My dear african family of friends...lol we've had the best of times! i hope we continue to have those times. My sorors! Pi Iota will be in my heart! We have been to hell and back and despite the hard times, i'm glad i made the decision to join this illustrious sisterhood. Shoutout to KwaNia!
I could go on thanking everyone but this diploma is dedicated to my younger brother. He is my heart. This is for him to see that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. I understand that it's difficult to be at the stage you are at right now and to have pressure from friends and family but i know you will be alright. Just put your mind to your goal and you will be successful. I know you have a bright future ahead and i know you will soar higher than the expectations you have set for yourself. I will always believe in you and will always support you in everything you do.

All i can do is anticipate the next chapter of life!

peace&love