Graduation

Oh lord, so much to catch up on, and thankful I have - just not where you can see it. I wrote the last week down in my travel diary, it's taken me twelve pages to get up to the day before yesterday, and only two pages of that was graduation. Oh, I'm officially a high school graduate, yay w00t etc. In traditional Steller style it took us seven HOURS to get through forty people. For those who are unaware let me brief you on Steller graduation order. In the beginning you have the traditional speeches and so forth, all the ceremony that's required. And then, instead of reading off the names and having people in caps and gowns walking across a stage everyone gets their own time. You get anyone of your choice to introduce you and then you have a slide show of your pictures set to a song of your choice, then you make a speech to the masses, then you get your diploma. From introduction to the end of your speech you're supposed to have ten minutes, we went so long because not everyone kept to that. Custis P. had the best show I think - instead of the traditional pictures of family he had a video of him doing the dance from Napoleon Dynamite, it was just fabulous and you know it was because I hate that movie. Erin's introduction was one of the more entertaining - Shwayne come out in full Ren Faire costume and did a very straight forward intro but with their usual flair. I don't want to be vain but I think my bit was one of the more entertaining of the evening. I had Anthea and Ernie introduce me, it was hoky as hell and I loved it. They listed the things they knew about me: That I was a girl, that I was republican (to which I yelled "The word is Independent!"), and that I do not speak Dutch. Then they did some really craptastic magic tricks, like having Anthea disappear by hiding behind the podium [E: Uh, Anthea I think the Seniors can see you. A:(Standing up) What, Really? E: Anthea! A: What? (Looks at the audience) Ah! (drops)] Or cutting a string in two and then tying a knot in it. They even woke everyone up by having us do drum rolls. Oh my heavenly stars and garters it was fabulous, I love them so much. I hugged them and then stood in front of the stage to watch my slide show. Anthea came shooting at me, hands out stretched, what else could I do? So we swing danced until my song (Inspector Gadget by The Hellecasters) was done and then I had to dash up to the podium. "Phew! It was not smart to dance right before I had to give a speech. I had this whole long, convoluted speech planned but Anthea, I'm sorry darling but for the sake of time I'm gonna hafta steal Harrison's Speech." In the audience I saw her smile and nod approvingly. "Just give me a second [beat]. I came with two speeches prepared, a long one and a short one. I'll start with the short one and see if I have time for the long one. Short One: Thank You." After the beat when they thought more was coming everyone burst out laughing and bunches of them started applauding. "As it seems I have time I'll do the long one: Thank you very much. To those I love - I love you. To those I disliked, hated or angered in some way - all is forgiven and I hope you feel the same. Thank you very much, Love, Fuzz, and Good Night." Then I got my diploma, high-fived Danny (who was still giggling from my speech) and sat down.
I’m a high school graduate. You know what’s next? College, Student Loans, Mortgages, STIs, Marriage/Civil Union, Children, possible Divorce, and then Dying at the age of 53 from either a heart condition or WWIV. On the up-side I still have plenty of years left and I can pack a lot of fun into them, so that’s always good. I have a busy day planned so I better go, Love and Fuzz darlings. ~J