Tuesday Tell Alls: Graduation and one word

Topic For Tuesday May 27, 2008 - Graduation

Waggener High School: Nothing really stuck out for me from graduation. I was excited to start University of Kentucky but that is about it.

University of Kentucky: A great day! I felt like I really earned my Bachelor's of Arts in Secondary English Education. I was ready to student teach and change the world!

Spalding University: I was tempted to not attend this ceremony when I earned my Master's in Library Media Services. Then I thought twice: I got through the program in one year WHILE I was pregnant and WHILE I was working full time. This graduation meant more to me than the other two because my husband and son were there to share in my happiness.

Graduation time always makes me reflective. As a former student of the high school where I presently work, I get especially emotional. One tradition we have at Waggener is the Senior Walk. All the underclassmen line the hallways as the seniors wear their caps and gowns and take one final walk down the hallway and out the front door. I remember my senior walk. Aree and I walked down the hall arm in arm with our other friends behind us. I thought I was headed to UK to pursue some sort of medical career. Little did I know where I would wind up since I still didn't even know who I was yet.

When I see the seniors walking down the hall with their whole lives ahead of them I think of how much different my life is from what I had expected. I love the way it has turned out. My career fits my strengths, weaknesses and the goals I've set for myself and my family. Not meaning to brag but I am so proud of who I have become since that walk. It lead me to the front door of that very institution again to give back.

Topic for Tuesday May 20, 2008 - One Word

Answer the following with only one word.

1. Where is your cell phone? ....................desk
2. Your significant other?.......................asleep
3. Your hair?....................................ponytail
4. Your mother? .................................helpful
5. Your father?..................................playful
6. Your favorite thing?..........................kids
7. Your dream last night?........................blank
8. Your favorite drink...........................water
9. Your dream/goal?..............................changes
10. The room you're in?..........................basement
11. Your children?.....................................asleep
12. Your fear?...................................death
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years...........happy
14. Where were you last night?...................traveling
15. What you're not?.............................routine
16. Muffins......................................blueberry
17. One of your wish list items?.................bathtub
18. Where you grew up?...........................Louisville

19. What you read last........................Eclipse
20. What are you wearing?........................tshirt
21. Your TV?.....................................crabbers
22. Your pets?...................................fluffy
23. Your computer? ..............................HP
24. Your life?...................................incredible
25. Your mood?...................................reflective
26. Missing someone?.............................Grandma
27. Your car?....................................convertible
28. Something you're not wearing?................shoes
29. Favorite Store?..............................Target
30. Your summer?.................................swimming
31. Like someone?................................mom
32. Your favorite color?.........................green
33. Last time you laughed........................hour
34. Last time you cried?.........................Saturday