A graduation ceremony, it doesn't stop or start your life. It was years ago in a class, sitting next to a person who I've realized will be my friend for life. He represents so many people I've encountered along the way here that will always have a place on my circle. I honestly believe that the greatest benefits of college come from the people we meet while we are in it and the way we learn from them. I thank them with all my heart for all the ways in which they've helped me become the person that I am.
Home is where one starts from.
The world becomes stranger, the pattern more complicated Of dead and living. I would be a very ungrateful person if I didn't take a moment here to publicly thank a few people who have meant so much to me over the last few years as we all seem to be parting ways in the months to come. Alyson , I worship you and know you will go far in your new endeavor. Hayley , keep not taking anyone's shit. I love your spirit.