been too long

Good evening readers,

Lots has happened since my last post. First and foremost, I am sorry for my lack of postings these past few weeks. Graduation, Christmas, Florida, New Years was all too much to journal here. So I am sorry for not posting; however, most of you who read this were probably with me at all those events anyways.

Graduation was great. Dinner the night before at Nami was fabulous. Mom, Dad, Jim, Linn, Grandma, Michelle, Pete, Lauren, Cameron, Elizabeth, Travis, Widman, and Miriam were ALL there (hope I didn't forget anyone!). It was fabulous! Graduation Thursday morning was freezing and raining. (Not my ideal day for graduation, and awful for pictures I might add). Graduation lasted wayyyy too long, from 11am-2pm. I held it together though. I didn't cry, I didn't trip on stage, AND I managed to hold back my tears (well, almost) at the Alma Mater at the end of the ceremony. Lunch at Calhoun Corners afterwards was great. The food was wonderful at both places and it was great to have the whole family there. I loved it. After the family lunch, we went to Loose Change for a little party. Grier, Neal, a few other Sigma Chi's and myself hosted a "closed" party at Loose with our parents with food, a keg, and wine. It was a blast. We played quarters and flip cup and everyone's parents got to meet for the first time and all of us "recent alums" got to hang out and reminisce. That was the BEST part of the whole graduation festivities. Have I mentioned how much I love my friends?? and Clemson?? and Loose Change?? Have I forgotten that?? Hmm, well I DO! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

Clemson was great. College was great. I can't believe I did all that I did, had all the fun I had, made all the friends I have, AND still graduated in 4.5 years with a 3.7 GPA. WOW! (Ps--it is POSSIBLE to all you readers out there!)

Packing and leaving Clemson wasn't too emotional, probably because my WONDERFUL family did most of it for me...so a BIG shout out to all of them that basically packed up my entire apartment (and unpacked it back in Charleston) for me. What a HUGE help and one of the GREAT benefits of having a HUGE family.

Graduation night (Thurs night) was one of the best nights I've had in Clemson. I couldn't even begin to describe it to you. Just. Absolutely. Perfect.!!

The next night, after my family had left and everything was gone, including my bed (thank you air mattress) was great too. I basically had Loose Change to myself. It was basically me, Cason, Rob, Weezie, Eric, Hollerbach, and a few randomers that came in. But it was just us and a party. I made my own drinks, got behind the bar, and had a BLAST!! Definitely another one of my favorite nights there and BOTH nights were great endings to my college career. I hope I left a good mark on Clemson, 'cause I know I did at Loose ;)

I didn't cry when I pulled away from my apartment. I didn't cry when I pulled out of downtown Clemson. Because I have complete faith that I will be back at everyone opportunity possible.

I could continue to write specific details about my last week in Clemson, down to my last beer at Loose, but I'll refrain for the sake of your sanity and patience with my long posting.

I'll try to be better about posting.