I'm finally graduating!

After 5 years in University I am finally graduating on May 4th!

It's been 20 years since I first started school, and have basically only known academia for the majority of my life. 

Graduating is the next step in my journey. 

It is absolutely terrifying but I am so very, very excited too! 

My family and friends have been so incredible in helping me on my journey.

I can't even tell you all how much you've helped and inspired me on each step.

I know I'm not done with academia quite yet, I'm hoping to get a graduate degree in the next few years, but from where I stand right now this graduation is the biggest thing to happen in my life.

It may be beat out by my wedding in June... probably.

But none the less. 

I'm three week and a half weeks from walking in commencement.

and all I'm feeling right now is gratitude to those who have helped me.

Thank you.

Thank you,

Mom, Dad & Lars- for supporting and inspiring me

David- for sticking with me through everything and loving me no matter what

Katie- for being my bestest best friend no matter how far apart we are and always being there to support me

Kimberly & Saber-  for being there to help me with my moments of panic

My teachers, professors & TA's- for putting up with my classmates and I

There's probably a thousand people who deserve my gratitude, and I hope they realize how much they have helped me. 

Go Cougs!