So many things have happened! On Monday I had to go to the allergy doctor. Not only did he give me not one, not two, but THREE shots, he also made me sit in that waiting room ALL morning on an empty stomach. He has to be one of the slowest doctors I've ever seen. And he wants to give me MORE shots. It was a very odd visit. He asked me what I'm allergic to. I told him: cat fur, dust mites, pollen, blah, blah, blah. He says: Oh, we should run some tests to see if you really are allergic to cat fur, dust mites, pollen, blah, blah, blah. Dude, I've lived in this body my whole life! I can faithfully guarantee that I'm allergic to all that stuff!!! That's why I came to see you! It seems I'll be seeing more of him during the summer. Hopefully, I'll come out of it with clear sinuses.
As I said on the last post, the High Honor Students Recognition Ceremony (Reconocimiento de Altas Distinciones) was also on Monday. It was a very lovely evening, although the History Department faculty was sorely under represented. Only the director and his assistant were there. Lots of professors from other departments were present. And on top of that, they barely knew anything about the two History students being awarded with High Honors. I don't think he even knew my name before he read it. All the other professors gave a little summary of their students' achievements and performance. Oh, well. I still got my medal, though!!
Today was my GRADUATION! It was great! I still can't compute that I'm a college graduate. I have a degree!! Now, some highlights of the occasion. I had to stand in line for some 45 minutes in high heels! No matter, cause I met up with lots of friends while we waited. I was grouped with the other Summa Cum Laude from the School of Humanities. We were the only ones who had their names called out. Of course, the Dean misspelled my name (just as I thought he would). Once again, the faculty from the History department was minimal, but at least the director recognized me this time and shook my hand! The togas worn by the professors were really colorful and cool!
The Tuna and the Choir performed during the intermissions. They were awesome. I really hope this wasn't the last time I got to see them! I The ceremony itself was of a pretty comfortable duration. There was no guest speaker, so that might have helped speed things along. Thank God it didn't last 4 hours like some others have!! The energy was really great. We cheered, and screamed, and sang. It was fun. I don't know why so many people decide not to go.
I'm really happy I got to graduate with my friend Tinnytina! We've been through some great times during these past few years, and I'm glad I got to share today with her!!
But the real stars of the evening, at least in my eyes, were my Mom and Dad. Without them guiding, encouraging, and inspiring me, I would never have accomplished half of the things I have until now. They are the wind beneath my wings, and I can only thank the Fates for giving me such incredible parents.
To finish off a great day, we went to Vaca Brava with Tinnytina's family to celebrate. Scratch that one off the list! Delicious food!! I finally got to try "El Tendedero", or the clothesline of meat!! And I had mofongo once again!! Heavenly mofongo balls! God, I'm going to miss mofongo!!!!!! I ate to the brink of bursting, and we had so much leftovers!!
Brilliant. I was there.
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