Graduating

Well, I am officially a college graduate. Got that good old BA in the pocket and not much else. I am really happy and really sad. I'm going to miss this place. Granted, I'll be in the IC until the end of July but still. I can't go back. It's also a little scary because I can do almost anything now. No regulated paths to follow, no rules, no plan. Some assurance of future success would be appreciated but I suppose not many can have that.

Moving home won't be so bad. I'll be in the garage apartment so I can maintain some semblance of independent adulthood. I've been semi-looking for jobs but actually applying for them will probably have to wait until a little later because 1. I need to finish my resume and 2. most are wanting someone to start in the next two weeks.

And that's that. Open water certification dives for the upcoming weekend. Awkward times to ensue and I'm honestly a little nervous about the dives. But I think my instructor knows I'm fairly capable and will be ok with me.

Then home for Nolan's graduation. And a couple of weekends of Lauren's wedding stuff. Also, working 40 hours a week. July should be sad but some funs things will (hopefully) happen. Yep.

The current UI spokesman is named Steve Parrott. I mean, that's kind of funny, right?

Derby Day

Mint Juleps and thoroughbreds. I was meant for this. My Derby Day party was just me at my house but I have big plans for next year. Mom had better pull it together; her friends would love this, as would mine. So it's on. The 135th Running of the Kentucky Derby will be celebrated in good ol' Louisville fashion at the Grady residence.

Also, Big Brown won just as I (and everyone else) predicted. Unfortunately, Eight Belles (who took 2nd) had to be euthanized due to compound fractures in her front legs. She ran too hard, the only filly in the race. That's sad. And brings to mind Philly's own Barbaro.

The Olympics are in August. Awesome. I should probably have an Olympics party.