Graduation Party

All week leading up to the party I had been a nervous wreck, hoping that the forecasted thundershowers would not become a reality. When I woke up on the day of, to a text message from my friend that read "Yayyy!", I knew luck was on our side. I could not have asked for a more beautiful day to celebrate my graduation with my loved ones, who really have supported me and have stuck by my side. It was an amazing, heart-warming feeling, and one that I will always remember. Once again, I was so overwhelmed and caught up in the moment that I barely took any photos, but hopefully you can get an idea of how special this day was through these few. Sipping cocktails, combining both family and friends in one vicinity, and photobooth fun- this will definitely be added to my list of most memorable days! 

{using leftover rods from this project, and sparkly paper, I made some stir sticks/drink flags}

{the beautiful cake that just so happened to coordinate with my dress and accessories}

{gold accents were present; as seen with the super balloons and DIY jars}

{having so much fun in the Photo Booth with best friends}

Champagne Party

Although last weekend required some serious recovery time, it was one of the best weekends I've had in a long time! I woke up Saturday to a downpour, but thankfully the rain started to clear up just in time for Brandon's birthday dinner. As seen here and here, I was really getting excited for the party and was not about to let the rain ruin his special day. I did have a few incidents (such as a sinking, lopsided cake, and popped balloons), but everything worked itself out, and the birthday boy managed to have a great time. The evening began with a gourmet home cooked dinner, followed by an excessive amount of champagne drinking, and somehow ended with keg-stands.  Unfortunately I did not take as many pictures as I would have liked, but here are a few!

{welcome table that greeted guests with a glass of bubbly and the cutest baby picture of the birthday boy}

{these DIY stir sticks}

Graduand No More

Up until the day of my Convocation I really didn't feel like I was finished my degree. The routine of finishing exams had felt like any other Spring, so I truly wasn't in the graduating mindset. I woke up on the big day feeling serene and in a bizarre, dreamlike state, and entering my school for the last time, walking the halls and looking into old classrooms, felt so surreal. I remember waiting in the sea of graduands to get those sought after diplomas, thinking I will miss this, the lectures, the professors and the early morning walks through campus especially. Hearing my name being called and shaking the hands of my professors and esteemed colleagues was an amazing feeling of accomplishment. I may not know what's in store for me, but I can honestly say I am proud, anxious and unnerved at the same time.