pinned...and now preparing

yesterday, i was pinned. according to tradition, i am an official nurse. it was a lovely ceremony filled with friends, families, encouragement, laughter, and tears. intimate. it was a ceremony that touched each one of us in a very personal way. in two hours, four years of nursing school began and ended. just like that. it was a rush of emotion as i watched each of my classmates being pinned by their loved ones. to be there beside my parents absolutely melted my heart. to celebrate with my family and rejoice with emma - just perfect. as i end this chapter of nursing school, i begin another as a professional. oh my!

feeling the emotion

now, as i write this, i am mentally and emotionally preparing for the BIG day. graduation. the last hurrah. as if graduation isn't thought-exhausting already, i am preparing for my speech. the words i will share on behalf of my class. the memories. the encouragement. the story of us. tomorrow morning, i will be standing on the stage of royce hall, saying goodbye to what molded us and welcoming what stands before us. at this moment, i feel so honored. and anxious. and numb. and excited. a cornucopia of feelings, if you will. it's going to be quite a day. am i ready for it? haha, good question. deep breath.