Graduation as a Start

Its a joyous day of celebration. The day that rewards your torturous years of countless education - oh you know .. the friendships formed, sleepless nights, study groups, *fly money fly*, naps during lectures/after lectures, cramming before submissions and exams, the countless *assignment songs* and *assignment series* you've watched etc.etc. and it all comes down to this piece of paper.

Well, not really. I've grown so much in the past 4 years of my life than ever before! It was a priceless experience of knowledge, friendships and determination. Now is the time to be an adult, take charge of your life and struggle in the sea of swimming fishes hoping you will swim your way upstream to the very top. Be it top in your career, or  in settling down with important people. The good news is, I don't have to worry about that yet since masters is on its way next year =)

The weather was beautiful today (17th Dec 2012). My dad came for the graduation, so did important friends who are family to me. Here are sneak peeks of the graduation day! Interesting details ...

- The weather was perfect. Blue skies and mild sun the whole day, despite the forecast predicting thunder storms. Thank the heavens.

- Bought the dress 2 months back and had to diet down to size 6 to fit it. Size 8 was out of stock!

- Took 2.5 hours to get ready that day. It's called chilling while beautifying ^^

- Wish my whole family could come but friends filled up the gaps <3

- Regalias are superbly annoying. They keep falling backwards every minute because my shoulders weren't wide enough ..

- The University of Melbourne didn't have graduation hats for undergrads. haha...

- The University of Melbourne didn't put our majors on the cert either. Its simply "Bachelors of Environments"

- Heels do hurt but they make me tall. I'm only 162 in reality!

- My dad bought me native Australian flowers which are beautiful.

-Imagined a very special someone to being there in spirit

-Had the same freaky smile in every picture except one!

- It will always be a memorable day =)

And.. sneak peek pictures :

                           

- My dad who supported and cared in ways he knew -

- My dear friends (Ern Ying and Kym) who got me flower bouquets. Romantic indeed! -

- My homies I hang with in Melb. Edwin on the right -

- Germaine, my sweet *ladiest*-like friend -

- Ann Ee, the longest (years, not height) friend I've ever had! -

- Kym who takes care of me very well =) -

-Beautiful Popsy who is an awesome superwoman! -

- The bunch of us -

- The only non freaky smiling picture -

Was thinking of blogging about recreating the graduation look! Makeup/hair tutorials and outfit wise. I may not be way up there on the looks department, but hey. Life is a learning process and I'm so happy you are here on this journey with me ;)

Cheers to all else who are graduating in 2012!

- Bear Bear -

Sincerely,

Tracy Wish