Graduation!!!

May 26th

I decided to spend the early days of my vacation watching the Harry Potter movies that I haven't seen yet. As a child, I watched the first three films but then they changed the director and I just didn't like it anymore. Three years ago, I read all the books and I loovvvvveeeedddd it (plus Snape<3). I didn't think I would like the films, but I did! It helps when you read the books first because for me, I lost interest at certain parts and wasn't paying attention. But I knew the story already so I wasn't lost.

May 27th 

Watched the last HP movie - cried!

Hedwig<3

I also went to the eye doctor to order some new contact lenses. It's been a while since I've last worn contacts, and I figured I needed them if I'm going to pursue acting and eventually go back to taking ballet class.

I went shopping for some make-up and if you know me, you've already heard my struggles of my incapabilities of applying make-up. Since the next day was my graduation, I decided to make the effort and learn how to apply eyeliner and eyeshadow. I got it down eventually, and I didn't want to "waste my face" so I filmed an All About my Journals TAG on Youtube. If you haven't already, and if you love journals, please subscribe to my channel! youtube.com/scrumtrulescence1210 [I don't know why I also choose long-ass names for my links]

May 28th

College graduation! This is the first graduation where I actually made an effort in my appearance.

But because I'm Asian, the curls that I spent the majority of my prep time on melted away in the humidity. I met up with my friend and we baked in the sun as we waited for the ceremony to start. 

As we walked with the other psych majors, the graduation march played, and it got me a little emotional. I can't believe that I made it to graduation. I had always been a good student, even earning a full-tuition scholarship (which I am so grateful for. Seriously. To graduate college without any debts is a blessing and an accomplishment in and of itself), college had been a difficult and long journey. There were many times when I thought of dropping out and doing other things, but my parents told me to stick it through. And it was so worth it. I discovered acting. I made new friends. I took courses with professors I admired and didn't resent. I earned my BA in Psychology, and although I'm not sure how I'll be using it directly, it's the most valuable thing I've earned thus far.

Our keynote speaker was Gen. Colin Powell and he gave such an inspiring speech. He too didn't do particularly well in college grades-wise, but he found a passion and pursued it with humility. He said, "other people's opinions of you is none of your business." He broke barriers and now has an entire department named after him in a school where he received mostly C's. It was honor to go up to get my diploma and shake his hand.

After the ceremony, I went to a buffet with my parents and my brother. I'm so grateful to God for my family and for the guidance He's given me this past 4 years. I honestly feel like through the struggles my faith in Him grew, and it was a much needed experience.

That night, I laid in bed thinking, What Next?