I attended my school graduation yesterday afternoon, and the massive general graduation this morning.  I think by going through two ceremonies I have convinced myself that I am truly finished with school; truly a graduate, and what’s even more strange, a Michigan alumni!  Who would have thought that a Spartan from way back, one whose blood runs green, could actually get excited and even a little tearful at becoming a “Michigan Woman!”  Go figure.

Bob Woodruff, the keynote speaker at this morning’s commencement made the point that we graduates shouldn’t fear change.  He used himself as an example.  He was a lawyer making big money in San Fransisco when he knew for sure he wanted to be a journalist.  He left that high paying job for one that paid $12,000 a year to do something he loved.  And even though he “got blown up” doing it (his words) I think he has no regrets.  I don’t have any regrets either, (though I do hope that librarianship will not get me blown up);  it’s a wonderful thing to feel like you are doing what you were meant to be doing.

Now I just have to find somewhere that will hire me to do it!