Summer, 5k, and Adventures

Well it's summer! The last few weeks have been a bit crazy, but things have somewhat quieted down this week. I graduated on May 4, a day after I turned 24. I got to spend the weekend celebrating with my family. It was fantastic. I'm so glad that got to come celebrate and that I got to show them around this city that I call home. I am now a Master. Graduation was fun, minus the fact that we were sitting on ice (literally) and they forgot to hand me and three others our "diploma". Most confusing 30 seconds of my life... walking across the stage, getting hooded (by Dr. Ruth, yay!), and shaking the president's hand, but not being given a "diploma". Oh well. The actually diploma that should arrive in 5 weeks or so is more important.

My fantastic cap!

Brittany and me, pre-graduation

Dr. Hurd and me, pre-graduation

Heather and Me at the Crawfish Festival on my b-day. :)

Just before graduation I was down in Fort Myers for an interview at FGCU. Just after graduation I was up in Vermont for an interview at Marlboro College. Next week I'm off on another adventurous interview. Hopefully it won't be long after that when I can share some news about my next adventure.

Stayed at this super awesome art deco hotel in Vermont.

Last Saturday, May 11, I ran my first 5k. Well I ran most of it, and walked some of it. But I completed it, and that's what matters. It took me 40:37, which is about 4 minutes faster than I thought I could do it. It was a lot of fun. I ran the Pensacola Sunset Run. It rained all day, but stopped in time for the race. It was cloudy for most of it, but towards the end the sun peeked out to show off a little bit of the sunset. I had a great time and was proud of myself for doing it. Back to training, and I can't wait to beat my time in the next 5k.

My bib from my first 5k.

This week has been fun. I've spent a lot of time by the pool, working on my tan. I'm on duty this week so that's interesting at times. My job technically ended Wednesday, but I'm sticking around for part of the summer so I'm working still. Hopefully will start back at Panera after next week as well.

Now that it's summer I'm hoping for some posts more often, especially about all the adventures that will ensue. :)