And hold in memory as we do now, Thy cherished name!

It happened! I have officially graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and I couldn't be more excited! It hasn't really hit that I'm actually finished.  The day of graduation was completely surreal.  I kept looking around and thinking is this really happening? Am I really here? Has four years past already?

It was almost four years ago to the day that I moved into Dowell Hall on the hill at Auburn.  Never in my wildest dreams would I have guessed the events that would happen over the next four years.  I have met my best friends, sisters and family here.  

My family took me to dinner on Sunday night to one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta- Maggianio's- to celebrate graduation! It was so fun to have my parents, two sisters, Uncle Rick and Poppy here! 

Monday was a long day!! We drove to Auburn from Atlanta which meant an early day- especially since I always want to get places early! We got to Auburn around 11am and took a trip over to the Village so I could get a picture by the Theta chapter room.  Recruitment was in full swing so I waited as girls lined up to go into our chapter room.  The screams and excitement from Theta about made me burst into tears.  

After having lunch and giving a short Auburn history lesson to my Uncle and Poppy, we headed over to the Auburn Hotel to meet up with Vicki and Ashley plus their families! I'm so glad I got to graduate with two of my best friends from freshman year!

We took pictures and relaxed in the air conditioning until the graduates had to leave.  We had to be in the coliseum by 1:15 and thank goodness we left early because there was major traffic! We finally got there and found our seats within The College of Liberal Arts and waited for the ceremony to start.  

Then before I knew it, we were all standing and singing the Alma Mater- it was over. We'd done it! I made my way to get that hard earned diploma and then we made our way back to Atlanta for a delicious meal made by my dad! (And if you've ever had a meal by my dad then you understand how good it is!!) First item of business? Framing my diploma and hanging it on the wall! Second? Transforming my collegiate car into an alum car!

So now I'm back in Atlanta trying to come to terms with the fact that I'm an Auburn Alum.  As of now I'm still job hunting and still have my sights set on New York City! I'm being as patient as I can and I know that something will come along soon.  

Thank you so much to everyone who made my graduation an extremely special and unforgettable day!


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