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Old May 01, 2009, 02:56 PM
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Agreeing with Sky here.

I *want* to graduate, but I *don't* want to graduate at the same time...

Me? I hate change. You can complain about school forever, but when it's done, or something changes - then you've got to deal with it emotionally, and sometimes it's easier being "blah" then happy.

When I think about my upcoming graduation, all I really want is the stupid piece of expensive paper that tells me I'm smart enough and good enough to succeed and get through in one piece. That's an accomplishment all in itself. Otherwise graduating scares the heebeejeebies out of me! And since I dont know what I want to do in the "real world" I'm coming back to school for ANOTHER degree.

Plan something to celebrate if you want to, otherwise just relax and do something you enjoy. Just breathe. The emotional side of things always seems to take a few days to catch up sometimes.

Not sure what you want to do now?
Not sure how to deal with a lack of academic responsibilities?
Not sure why being stressed out sometimes is more comfortable than NOTHING to do?

Sometimes we also define ourselves by what we do. That always feels like pulling the rug from underneath you when things change.

I'm likely just rambling now - but congrats on your upcoming graduation. You do deserve it.

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