oh the regalia

i felt like a horse. it was as if my vision could only be focused on what was right in front of me. everything else was turned down. the cheer of my family muted. the deans congrats hushed. until i left the stage and flash of the official university camera brought me out of the reins of my diploma-drawn carriage.

graduation was surreal. watching families attempt to wave down their child was really funny. nothing had changed from the kindergarten music program - smiles, video cameras, wild waving and trying to find your child in the sea of black gowns. it just reminded me that no matter what you think you're relationship to your family - it's a huge bond. kids want to look up and see their parents cheering for them as they cross the stage. they want the approval of their 'rents. it's a good feeling - look what i've accomplished. you've helped prepare me to do this. graduation is a good thing - even though it's long and boring... it's a fitting good-bye and closure to the last stage of life. a chance to enjoy where hard work has gotten you and ushering you into the next stage of hard work.

now it's done. feels interesting.