FYI I hate holidays and communal celebrations. Thank you to the advertising industry who plays the day up, and expectations that don't go according to plan. The only "holiday" that I really like is my birthday, because it celebrates (duh) me (I know, how narcissistic of me, right?). It is hard for the adveritsing industry to spit out "the ideal birthday celebration" (or maybe they have and their control has gone unmarked and accepted?).
This past weekend I went to see my cousin walk, and the event inspired me so much that I may add graduation to the list of celeratons that I like, especially because my time is coming up, Inshallah (haha i totally stole that from my roomie!)
Thinking of my own time makes me tear up. The accumulation of freaking out about finals, staying up late for papers, and running to catch the bus make the moment seem even sweeter. Congrats to the class of '08 everywhere, especially to my cousin (C/O 2008 @ Cal Poly!) and UCD seniors everywhere (my fellow TXC-ers and my lovely HC wahines). You've inspired me to work hard, achieve my goals, and graduate soon while enjoying the dwindling days that I have.
ps--I'm extremely thankful for the people in my life because they have made such a monumental impact; however, I won't let their expectations dictate life. I'm tired of doing things just so others will be happy. For now, I'm not going to look back; the person that is most important in my life right now is me. I'm only looking forward.
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