Life After Graduation...

Hey everyone!

So, the wait is finally over...I GRADUATED! At first it felt like school was just dragging along and I couldn't wait to get out of there, but in the weeks leading up to graduation I reflected on everything and realized how fast my college career went by.

First things first, honesty. Since I graduated a couple of weeks ago, I've actually been kind of depressed. I remember the first week out my emotions fluctuated, I was happy one day and sad the next. I didn't really understand why I was feeling like this until recently. When you graduate from college, especially a college that was far from home you go through a withdrawal phase or somewhat of a change. My depressed feelings were stemming from getting over the constant anxiety of school work and due dates, no longer being around certain people (which isn't bad at all), understanding that this part of my life is over, and realizing that I have to figure out what my next step is.

You know how college graduates always say "Don't ask me what I'm doing next cause I don't know", yes that is completely me right now. I'm in a "decision phase" right now, deciding what job I want, what school I want to apply to to further my education, deciding what kind of woman I want to be, etc. and none of these decisions are easy.

Here's what I can say, I was lucky enough to finish on time and at 21 so I have time to fall, fail, and get back up. But nobody wants to hear that they will fail before they succeed. I don't want to work an odd job before receiving my dream job, but that's reality. In order to get through this phase I have to stay positive and understand that God has put everything in place in my life in order for me to reach my full potential and execute my purpose. I have to stay dedicated and focused.

My advice to recent graduates like myself, and just anyone in general going through a "decision phase" is to decide what will make you happy. Only you will work that job, only you will get that degree, only you have control over your life. Stay positive, the world is your oyster and success doesn't happen overnight. And remember all your hard times will one day be a laughable memory shared at the dinner table of YOUR house.