Today I ordered my grad photos, I'm not quite done my degree yet but I'm so close that I'll give you all a sneak peek at my favorite photo, this is the one I ordered.
This photo has given me the needed incentive to wrap up these last two correspondence courses which I need for the credits to complete the requirements for my degree. I've been writing most of the afternoon and it's about high time, I need to have the courses finished and marks in by the end of August. I want to get these out of the way sooner rather than later so that I'll be able to enjoy some of my summer stress free. I'm soooo excited!
I'll be convocating in November, this was my decision when I learned that I was going away to Australia for 4 1/2 months. If I would have finished up these two courses I would have already convocated... some things in life can just wait!
Congratulations. Best of luck on the last two courses. What a happy looking woman!! You've earned it .
ReplyDeleteThank you Red, it's been one heck of a journey that's for sure, but a rewarding one at that! I'm tickled pink as they say, now to get these last few things wrapped up and woohooo, bring on the summer! I'm not going to even look for work until after the summer, why not take a bit of a break with no studies? I think that I've earned this one... says the lady who just returned from 4 1/2 months in Australia! lol
DeleteHave a wonderful week! Cheers.
I second that! Congratulations...it's been a journey you'll remember as long but exciting, invigorating and unbelievable....and you did it! The biggest part over....time to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen, I was just reflecting on this past five years and I'm wondering where it went! I sure appreciate all of my blogger friends, I was still connected to the world when I'd need a break, sometimes at 3 or 4am, and all I'd have to do is come here to my blog and I found words of encouragement, inspiration and wisdom. I am so grateful to each one of my blogger friends, you all made, and still make, my world a better place... especially in the wee hours of the morning!
DeleteCheers. Have a wonderful week!
Well done Darlene ... A great achievement and it shows what can be achieved if you put your mind to it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great portrait photo and you should be very proud of it ... Hard work and determination have paid off ?.Bravo!
Thank you Dianne, it has been hard work, most of it anyways and does it ever feel good to be this close. I'm sure once these final 2 courses are out of the way it's going to be sheer joy and time to celebrate!
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You will be the most beautiful graduate!
ReplyDeleteBut something tells me you will find some other "stress, I am ready!" activity for the next year))).
Irina thank you and you have me laughing out loud literally! You're sure getting to know me and they way I live... never a dull moment in my world! I'm not sure yet what's next, but bring it on world, I'm ready, willing and able to tackle most things life brings my way... or I go out and find! :-)
DeleteHave a wonderful week and thanks again!
A wonderful photo Darlin, you should be really proud of yourself! I'm sure this photo will spur you on to complete your courses! Many congratulations for such an achievement, because I'm sure it's not all been easy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shirleyanne, I am proud of myself and am finally working on these final two courses, I'm so close to finishing I can taste it! lol I might pursue the Masters degree in 2013, but that's a big might. I want to see where I'm at in life at that point in time so no worries right now in regards to making a decision. And you're right, it's not been easy, but it's sure worth all the sleepless nights and frustrations along the way, it has really built up my character in many ways, or at least my stamina and determination.
DeleteHave a wonderful week! Cheers.
congratulations to you... I still don't know exactly what it was you are studying, but it sounds like quite an acheivement!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joyce, I've been studying for this past five years; the first year was to upgrade so I could get into the social work diploma program, that was another two years. I didn't want to stop at a diploma level so I've pursued the Bachelors Degree in social work, another two years. I'm finally on the tail end of this and only have these final two courses to get out of the way and I'll have earned my degree! Now maybe I'll pursue the Masters, maybe that is! I think it's best to get a job first and work for this year then decide what's next. And naturally if I earn my Masters degree, well what's a doctorate? lol
DeleteHave a wonderful rest of the week, cheers!
Hey Darlin, you look fantastic in that outfit. Great photo of you BTW. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThank you Horst. The photographer was amazing, she took extra time with me and tons of photos. I went to her home as she was already done all of her grad photos for the season and what an enjoyable experience, she's a fantastic lady!
DeleteAre you enjoying all this rain we're getting? I know my flowers sure are! :-)
Cheers.
Looks great mom, good choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shayne, the actual photos should be here in 4 - 6 weeks.
DeleteI also love your photo here, awesome profile pic! lol I chuckle every time I see it.
I like very much this picture , dear Darlin. I appreciate you have decided to obtain your degree.You are determined.
ReplyDeleteCompliments!!!
Thanks for visiting my blog.
Hugs and kisses!
Thank you Erika, determined I am and after 5 years of study I'm soooo close and super happy to be almost done this part of my educational journey!
DeleteI really enjoy visiting your blog, your photos keep my dream of visiting Italy one day alive!
Have a wonderful day, cheers.
Yaaaayyyy! You look terrific! Homestretch!
ReplyDeleteThank you Galen, this feels soooo good, I can't fathom just yet how much better it's going to feel once these last two courses are out of the way!
DeleteHave a wonderful weekend!