I didn't get to see her graduate after all.
It was obvious all day that it was going to rain, but the school insisted it was going to have graduation outside anyway. We get there and stand (there were puddles in the seats provided) in the pouring rain for 15-20 minutes. Umbrellas were little help, and my back was soaked right through my jacket. Then someone came out and made the announcement that they were going to hold the ceremony indoors after all (duh!) but that each graduate was only allowed 2 guests instead of 4 due to limited space. Obviously it was more important that Mom and Dad be there than Andrew and I , so there was nothing else for me to do but go home, dry off, and try not to cry. I'm so bummed!
Now I have to try to take a nap. Andrew is once again participating in the La Casa Project, and he needs a ride to JFK; I'll have to get up at 3:30 AM in order to pick him and his friend up. Thankfully Mom is also able to come, so I'll have her with me to keep me awake on the way home. I worked late tonight so that I wouldn't have to work much tomorrow. I'll go right from the airport to work, but I'll only have to put in about 2 hrs, then I can go home and get some sleep.
With that in mind, I'll try to nap now. Doubt it, but you never know.
It was obvious all day that it was going to rain, but the school insisted it was going to have graduation outside anyway. We get there and stand (there were puddles in the seats provided) in the pouring rain for 15-20 minutes. Umbrellas were little help, and my back was soaked right through my jacket. Then someone came out and made the announcement that they were going to hold the ceremony indoors after all (duh!) but that each graduate was only allowed 2 guests instead of 4 due to limited space. Obviously it was more important that Mom and Dad be there than Andrew and I , so there was nothing else for me to do but go home, dry off, and try not to cry. I'm so bummed!
Now I have to try to take a nap. Andrew is once again participating in the La Casa Project, and he needs a ride to JFK; I'll have to get up at 3:30 AM in order to pick him and his friend up. Thankfully Mom is also able to come, so I'll have her with me to keep me awake on the way home. I worked late tonight so that I wouldn't have to work much tomorrow. I'll go right from the airport to work, but I'll only have to put in about 2 hrs, then I can go home and get some sleep.
With that in mind, I'll try to nap now. Doubt it, but you never know.
I will be heading into work at 2:30am my time. I will send you good thoughts for when you wake up. We can be "not so happy to wake up this frickinh early" buddies:)
Congratulations to your lovely sister; what a wonderful photo - did you take it?
My daughter went to Mexico for a couple of summers to teach classes, living with some families there. An experience she speaks of often; she loved it down there. Hoping your brother has a similar wonderful time.
Andrew has taken part in the La Casa project for 5 years now, and just loves it. Though it's 118 degrees there just now, so loving it a little less. *G*