Been Awhile...

Alright, so I have been very busy the past few months. I cannot believe it, but I am finally graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor's degree in Interpersonal Communication. My graduation will be on December 12 @ 2pm. It has been a long process, but a great learning process as well.

I am excited to see all of my family as they come to support me and only wish my mother was here to see me as well. I know she would be very proud that I stuck with it and finished as I said I would do. I have traversed this long road and I have come out stronger than when I started. It was my mother's stubborness inside me that has kept me going. I have to, of course, give all the glory to God who has ultimately made this all come to pass.

It may sound cliche, but this is a dream come true in itself. I always wondered as a kid if I would actually go to college. My parents did not go to college and there was not many people around me that did. So, to say the least there were a lot of unexpected challenges leading up to college and during college. Honestly, I am glad my way was not paved in gold, because I think I have learned so much more by experiencing it as I go.

My family has played a major role in my completion of college. Whether it be through support through finances, prayers, or advice I could not have kept my head up and been so strong without them. Now, I must discover myself again as a college graduate and gravitate to the next stage of life. I am not sure where that will lead and I am honestly not too concerned. I am currently a glazier for a glass company and I plan on going full time after graduation. I have no idea if this will be what I continue to do or not, but there is room for advancement.

I do know some things about myself professionally though. I know that I am a people person who loves communicating through many mediums. I love analyzing people and their processes. I like to build things and see how they work hands on. I have discovered that, generally, people gravitate toward me and that is a source of daily encouragement for me. I have a lot of experience in a variety of areas. I have done several different kinds of construction, worked for a bank for over two years, managed people, worked with kids, youth pastored (shortly), done legal work, worked at a vet, done non profit work, and even worked as a security guard.

This all shows me that I can do anything if I put my mind to it and give the credit to God who gives me the strength to persevere. I do wonder where I will be in 5-10 years. I wonder if I will be a successful businessman, maybe full time in the ministry, or something completely different. I do need to focus on making a little bit of money to pay students loans off, but overall I want to be satisfied in whatever I am doing. Up until a few days ago, I really never knew anyone could go to work day to day for over 30 years and not resent going in. It goes to show me that no career is perfect, but you can make the most of any career or situation if you are satisfied in yourself and God.