graduation.

It's that time again.

Graduation.

College graduation to be exact. As much as I feel like I could be bitter about not graduating in two days, I'm not. Surprising, I know. Everybody has family coming into town, excitement is in the air. There's a feeling of accomplishment and high hopes for the future. I have so many friends graduating and moving on from here to something bigger, better. Although I'm not part of that group I know my time is coming. December isn't too far away. I'll blink and it will be summer. I'll blink again and I'll be dressed in a black robe with my diploma in hand. My four years of college have been... well... different. Not what I expected. It's supposed to be "the best time of your life". So, of course, coming into it I'm expecting this incredible experience -- a life-changing breath of time. But here I am, four years later. I've had my fair share of ups and downs, gains and losses. Friends have come and gone. I've loved every moment of the one-on-one times I've been able to have with my girlfriends and I wouldn't trade those moments for anything in the world. Moments like:



We change. We grow. We go, stay.

So, here's to you. I'm celebrating with those of you this spring. I'm proud to have grown with you and been challenged by your words; encouraged by who you are as an individual. I pray that God richly blesses you -- wherever you go. May He increase your passion and provide resources for you that you never expected. Allow Him to lead you where He wants you. Above all, love Him. Embrace the small things, soak up every moment. You are loved, deeply.

Carpe diem.