when the parents are in town you don’t get to spend so much time wallowing at a computer. not that i ever really wallow, but you know what i mean. just been real busy.

busy graduating, that is! what an exciting weekend i’ve had. my god. friday it all ended. i’m not a college student anymore in any way. i’m all grows up and i’m all grows up and i’m all grows up. plus i got officially hired to my new job the day before that, so i’m really on my way now. i start my career on tuesday morning. with paychecks and trying to get promotions and all that. i’m so OLD!

i love it though, i really do. i’m excited; it’s like being on the end of a diving board and knowing you’re gonna do a badass flip any second now, for sure. and i will too, you just watch me.

before it all starts though we did have a most excellent sendoff lunch after the ceremonies friday afternoon. we had it catered by our favorite meaty eatery, bbq king, ordered some pizzas, a keg, and went to town. over 70 relatives and friends of the 9 graduates came by and we made them all eat heartily. everyone had a great time, the weather was great, and we got lots of compliments for putting on a great thing on our own. we impressed those families, let me tell you. i even made a nice lame speech and we took a bunch of cheesy group photos. as was necessary. best day in a long time.

my only regrets were that the food was about 45 minutes late, and not being able to do a cartwheel across the stage when going to receive my diploma on account of those stupid hats. ah well.

now the families are departing for homes and i’m getting ready to catch up on a lot of sleep. i didn’t think i missed that much but for some reason i am totally wiped out right now. perhaps it was just a big week and my body needs to retreat into dreamland to let itself recouperate; perhaps it was drinking too many beers in the afternoon sun then going out and drinking more until 3am last night. either way, time to veg out for a bit.

ps: if anyone feels congratulatory and wants to send fabulous graduation gifts, please email me and i will gladly forward my address. hugs and kisses also accepted.

[now hearing this: hey mercedes self-titled ep from way back.]