Graduation!

May 13th, 2006
I graduated Suma Cum Laude from Saint Martin's University!

Many thanks to the loving and supportive staff and faculty, such as Father Killian, who helped support, educate, and encourage me for my four years of study!
It is such a great relief to be DONE!!!

My big bro, Sean, had graduated from Carroll College just one week earlier (there is no way he would have allowed his little sister to beat him to the finish line!) and then he drove out from Helena, MT to see my ceremony.

Trail-man was there too! He was just beaming with pride and joy! Just between you and I? I thought he might have even teared up there for a minute. Sweet, huh?
I dearly cherish the memories, the friendships, the life lessons - all of it!

And of course, all of my many family members came out to support me. We had a giant graduation party at Mom's new house - those pictures should get posted soon too.

And now? Life is ready to begin! I have already started my new state job as a rehabilitation counselor with juvenile offenders, I am moving into a new apartment this week (and I think maybe I'll buy myself a kitty-cat!) and I am sincerely happy with my life. All of my senior stress has been lifted and I feel really free to simply live my life; it's great!Thank you, to all of my encouraging friends, family, loved ones. I couldn't have done it without you!