Tuesday, May 24, 2005
GRADUATION
I'm still recovering from all the graduation celebrations held this past weekend. It's surreal knowing that I'm one of Berkeley's newest batch of alums. Here are some of my favorite pictures to document the weekend.
Russell B grads!
The Poli Sci Group! (Sadness... we're missing Paul!)
My sister!
Adam, me, Chris, and Mike
Ben and me
Schurrites
I LOVE my Kris!!!!
My CalSERVE family!
My other DC buddy
*** That's all, folks! ***
I'm still recovering from all the graduation celebrations held this past weekend. It's surreal knowing that I'm one of Berkeley's newest batch of alums. Here are some of my favorite pictures to document the weekend.
Russell B grads!
The Poli Sci Group! (Sadness... we're missing Paul!)
My sister!
Adam, me, Chris, and Mike
Ben and me
Schurrites
I LOVE my Kris!!!!
My CalSERVE family!
My other DC buddy
*** That's all, folks! ***
Monday, May 09, 2005
PATHETIC...
...is me. As one of the most prestigious awards given at the end of each year, The University Medal honors UC Berkeley's most distinguished graduating senior. This year, they chose to recognize five finalists. What are the chances of me being extremely good friends with TWO of the five?! Dare I even claim one of them to be a long-time high school friend! (She went to a rival school.)
I used to think the the people who got these awards were those nameless smart people that sat in the front of every class/lecture and sucked up to the professors. But actually knowing who these people are makes the medal more of a tangible reality. I feel like the world is telling me today, "You could've had your chance... but too bad, SUCKER!"
Reading their bios today really got me thinking... WHAT THE HELL HAVE I BEEN DOING WITH MY LIFE THESE PAST FOUR YEARS??? I started out just like them. I was headed on the right track. Hell, I was even a supervisor to one of them for a whole freakin' year! But somewhere along the way, our paths diverged and now I'm left graduating like a damn nobody with a useless diploma that won't even get me a job. All I can say is... what a humbling experience. I'm not all that great. In fact, I haven't done anything with my life at all.
...is me. As one of the most prestigious awards given at the end of each year, The University Medal honors UC Berkeley's most distinguished graduating senior. This year, they chose to recognize five finalists. What are the chances of me being extremely good friends with TWO of the five?! Dare I even claim one of them to be a long-time high school friend! (She went to a rival school.)
I used to think the the people who got these awards were those nameless smart people that sat in the front of every class/lecture and sucked up to the professors. But actually knowing who these people are makes the medal more of a tangible reality. I feel like the world is telling me today, "You could've had your chance... but too bad, SUCKER!"
Reading their bios today really got me thinking... WHAT THE HELL HAVE I BEEN DOING WITH MY LIFE THESE PAST FOUR YEARS??? I started out just like them. I was headed on the right track. Hell, I was even a supervisor to one of them for a whole freakin' year! But somewhere along the way, our paths diverged and now I'm left graduating like a damn nobody with a useless diploma that won't even get me a job. All I can say is... what a humbling experience. I'm not all that great. In fact, I haven't done anything with my life at all.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
STILES MEMORIES
Yesterday, I did NOTHING to boost my academic GPA. Instead of writing my paper, the Stiles mentors celebrated the culmination of a wonderful year working together. Hahaha, ironically, none of our kids were invited to the party... you'll see why.
Me with some of the kids I work with. Why am I the shortest?!
Ugonna carrying Chelsea during our "Safeway run". *hint hint*
Jonathan, Ed, Justin, and Michalle
Pablo popping off the cork.
Fancy champagne with plastic goblets!
The party's just getting started!
***There were many more pictures taken... unfortunately, due to "future political endeavors," those pictures will be exposed at a later date for blackmail purposes only.***
Pooped!
Yesterday, I did NOTHING to boost my academic GPA. Instead of writing my paper, the Stiles mentors celebrated the culmination of a wonderful year working together. Hahaha, ironically, none of our kids were invited to the party... you'll see why.
Me with some of the kids I work with. Why am I the shortest?!
Ugonna carrying Chelsea during our "Safeway run". *hint hint*
Jonathan, Ed, Justin, and Michalle
Pablo popping off the cork.
Fancy champagne with plastic goblets!
The party's just getting started!
***There were many more pictures taken... unfortunately, due to "future political endeavors," those pictures will be exposed at a later date for blackmail purposes only.***
Pooped!
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
SISTERLY LOVE
I don't know when it all happened... and I certainly hate admitting to it... but somewhere between high school and college, my little sister became smarter than me!!! I can't believe what an amazing and strong young woman she's become. I constantly learn new things from her through the conversations we share. She's the one giving ME advice now! I can't even begin to express how proud I am of her and all that she's overcome in her first year of college. I know it's not easy being my sister, especially with all the trials and tribulations that I put her through. But Terri, you're passing with flying colors!
I don't know when it all happened... and I certainly hate admitting to it... but somewhere between high school and college, my little sister became smarter than me!!! I can't believe what an amazing and strong young woman she's become. I constantly learn new things from her through the conversations we share. She's the one giving ME advice now! I can't even begin to express how proud I am of her and all that she's overcome in her first year of college. I know it's not easy being my sister, especially with all the trials and tribulations that I put her through. But Terri, you're passing with flying colors!
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