the deed has been done...

...i graduated! hard to believe, but the moment came in went in a frenzy of gold and white hoods, swinging tassels of the same color, and seas of black, flowing robes. after sitting amidst this sea for 1.5 hrs, the walk across the stage took only a few seconds, the only thoughts occupying my mind being "yes!" and "don't trip!"

yesterday, thought not the day of my graduation, held family, food, memories, and gifts, as well as the graduation of many good friends :) everything went by so fast to the point that by the end of the day, i could barely keep my eyes open or my head clear.

and now, it's already sunday. packing my life (once again) looms on the horizon and emails have already arrived provoking thought for strategies and ideas for the next year.

it's been an amazing weekend, but very fast. and i don't feel like this will be the only one. only 2.5 weeks until chile, and in that time, there's so much to be done, so many people to see.

overwhelming but exciting. let's get started!