Pomp and Circumstance
So...I graduated. Yep. I did it! That night and the following weekend we absolute magic. Steven and Lawrence each bought me a dozen roses. Unfortunately something went horribly wrong at HEB where they bought them (10 minutes before the ceremony). They reeked of fish. It was to say the least, distasteful. I still kept them anyway. My Uncle Bob and Aunt Anne, Aunt Linda, Grandma, Mom and Lawrence, Steven, my son, and Lela were all there. Each of the 57 graduating students gave Mrs. Domkey a single red rose to symbolize our love for her and to honor the courage and dedication she showed during the loss of her husband this semester. It was beautiful to see us all walking down the row holding a rose. She never had a clue. Mrs. Hamilton poked me with my pin and everyone oohed and ahhed when the curtain opened and we all had our candles lit. I will miss everyone. I already do. I still have a few people with me a Citizen's though.
Lawrence took all of us out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse afterward. Lela seriously offended me by bringing Eric after all the bullshit that had happened recently. He informed me that they had signed a lease on an apartment together and asked if I was happy for Lela. I wanted to rip his head off and stuff his neck full of guiac positive blue pads (shitty diapers) but I behaved for Lela. This is her mistake and I am tired of being caught in the middle. Currently we are speaking again but it isn't the same. Not sure it will ever be. Mom and Lawrence let Steven stay the weekend...in my room. *Gasp!* He has been staying at least one night a week since. *blushes and smiles* I am happy. Really happy for the first time in a very long time. He is truly my last minute miracle.
Steven and I drove to Austin on Monday the 4th of June, stayed the night at the Windham and took my state board exam on Tuesday the 5th. Today I verified my license on the Board of Nurse Examiners website. In case you missed that...I am now officially and RN. I passed! I passed! I passed! Wheeeee! Grandma cried when I called her, Steven yelled "I told you you did it!", my instructors jumped up and down in the hallway with me, and my mom loudly announced "she passed! she passed!" while crying and hugging me. Maybe just maybe...she really is proud of me. This time. I feel a small flame of hope. I pray it won't turn into a dirty word again. But for now I am just taking big deep breaths and sighing in relief. I am happy. I am content. Now I can start on my list of things I need to do for myself and my son. All I can think is....NEXT!
Lawrence took all of us out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse afterward. Lela seriously offended me by bringing Eric after all the bullshit that had happened recently. He informed me that they had signed a lease on an apartment together and asked if I was happy for Lela. I wanted to rip his head off and stuff his neck full of guiac positive blue pads (shitty diapers) but I behaved for Lela. This is her mistake and I am tired of being caught in the middle. Currently we are speaking again but it isn't the same. Not sure it will ever be. Mom and Lawrence let Steven stay the weekend...in my room. *Gasp!* He has been staying at least one night a week since. *blushes and smiles* I am happy. Really happy for the first time in a very long time. He is truly my last minute miracle.
Steven and I drove to Austin on Monday the 4th of June, stayed the night at the Windham and took my state board exam on Tuesday the 5th. Today I verified my license on the Board of Nurse Examiners website. In case you missed that...I am now officially and RN. I passed! I passed! I passed! Wheeeee! Grandma cried when I called her, Steven yelled "I told you you did it!", my instructors jumped up and down in the hallway with me, and my mom loudly announced "she passed! she passed!" while crying and hugging me. Maybe just maybe...she really is proud of me. This time. I feel a small flame of hope. I pray it won't turn into a dirty word again. But for now I am just taking big deep breaths and sighing in relief. I am happy. I am content. Now I can start on my list of things I need to do for myself and my son. All I can think is....NEXT!