I figure it is time to stop looking at that lemon meringue pie — it’s not as if we savoured it as long as my blog would so onto bigger and better things.
Like graduating university. WOOT. See Auntie Carolene? It happened.
Convocation was a bit anticlimactic as we had been marinating in the fact that we already graduated but whatever, pomp and circumstance is important and I am glad that I participated. Triply glad that Mom, Dad, and Jayme came for the day.
Here are some highlights:
PLEASE don’t judge my flip flops! I have a broken toe and couldn’t fit any shoes on my feet.
Getting hit on the head – the traditional ‘welcome” to the Faculty of Education.
Not taking this serious thing seriously…Carly- well behaved, Kate- having too much fun, Aisa- bored…very indicative of our teaching degree experience.
Look at us go! 8 years later, graduating with my best friend AGAIN. Teachers? Really?
Sorry I didn’t get a trade, Dad 😦
Matching shoes! And smiles. She’s ok that I didn’t get a trade.
Duck face for Chrissy. Eyes closed for effect.
Bree, Linds, Carly and I with our favourite professor (taught philosophy). He was so glad we finished and are outta his face (and not watching his curling matches anymore).
Look who else graduated? My other best friend.
He’s a pretty big deal…and a pretty big dork.
… going to change the world!
Oh… it wasn’t all a delightful day of successes…
Oh, well. First year as a somewhat real fan…proudly not a bandwagon one…a little disappointing that this special day will be memorable for painful reasons.
Anyway…. thanks to all the fantastic people in my life who have supported me and shown me the love over the last 7 years…and those who came out to celebrate, especially under the circumstances:
I appreciate it, Trav, more than you know. 🙂
I am sooo glad this chapter is closed for the time being. Kate Stam = no longer university student. Feels awe-some.
that perfect hand... 
1 July 11 -- Friday at 9:09 am
woot is right! Congrats Kate.
love ya
1 July 11 -- Friday at 4:01 pm
Awesome duck face. I hope you practiced that! Congrats and welcome to the real world. Well semi-real… YOu still get student discounts and every summer off! Just remember to keep it real and beware of overbearing senses of entitlement (you’ll have to personally ask me to explain that one).
1 July 11 -- Friday at 5:14 pm
Oh, sounds like a good conversation to have during a Kary episode? Is it really time for me to come back already? 😉 Seriously though… I’m intrigued.
2 July 11 -- Saturday at 5:06 pm
Okay, so I really missed out on the desserts didn’t I? They look gorgeous and delicous!!
3 July 11 -- Sunday at 8:45 am
Hey Kate! Congrats!! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
3 July 11 -- Sunday at 7:36 pm
Congrats Kate, so proud of you!!
4 July 11 -- Monday at 8:19 pm
Congrats Kate!! You are amazing! I am so proud… See you soon!!!