The FIRST biggest say of my life, today

SmallTownIron · Dec 11, 2009

I will be walking about the stage to obtain my bachelor's degree. This has been a long bump road. The long nights of studying, cancelling plans to complete projects and driving 42 miles ONE way to school had finally paid off.

Pictures to follow tonight.

knucklehed · Dec 11, 2009

well

Congratulations?
What are your plans for the future?

tl2001 · Dec 11, 2009

Congrats, man! It's gotta be exciting; what did you study?

VTliftVT · Dec 11, 2009

Congrats! It's certainly a great accomplishment and great feeling of achievement. Sounds like you went through a lot and sacraficed even more which only makes the success that much sweeter.

I hope you continue having many other "big days" as graduating is only the first step to the rest of your life. Keep handling things as you have to this point and keep your head up and digging when things get tough.

Good luck!

kscowboy · Dec 11, 2009

COngratulations bro. I know how hard it is, it took me 6 years to get my 4 year degree. I dont use it at all to this day but the accomplishment of getting it is something i am still proud of!! Once again, congratulations!!

Flex2019 · Dec 11, 2009

Congratulations Bro. The worst decision I ever made was dropping out of college a year shy of my degree. Again, congratulations and good luck in the future.

VanR__ · Dec 11, 2009

Good job.
My school is an hour 1 way. I understand the dedication.

Stang · Dec 11, 2009

Congratulations bro! I'm on my second bs at 46 yrs. old. Best of luck!!!

mekanikal · Dec 11, 2009

Congrats, I can understand.. been working on mine for 9 years and finally finish up in June

BuiltOne · Dec 11, 2009

Congrats! Some of the best news I have heard today. Good for you and I hope you enjoy a great party after walking!

SmallTownIron · Dec 11, 2009

The brother and I after we killed some Bison steaks at Ted's Montana Grill.

SmallTownIron · Dec 11, 2009

The family.

From the left:
Step-father
Mother
Younger Brother
Grandmother
Me
My girlfriend of 6.5 years.

Will have more of the cap and gown soon.

Thanks for all the comments you all. It never really kicked in until about 8am this morning that I was graduating.

SmallTownIron · Dec 11, 2009

Girlfriend and Me.

HUTCH · Dec 11, 2009

Thats awesome...Congrats...

Shelby · Dec 11, 2009

Congratulations bud. You've accomplished a TON this year.

Nice work.

Liphted · Dec 12, 2009

All the years I've dedicated to higher education have always come back to me in full return - growth, money, success, and most importantly a liberated mind. Obtaining a degree is something to be extremely proud of, congratulations!

SmallTownIron · Dec 12, 2009

HUTCH said:
Thats awesome...Congrats...

Shelby said:
Congratulations bud. You've accomplished a TON this year.

Nice work.

Liphted said:
All the years I've dedicated to higher education have always come back to me in full return - growth, money, success, and most importantly a liberated mind. Obtaining a degree is something to be extremely proud of, congratulations!

Yes getting a degree is a great accomplishment. Also being the only one in the family to have one, means a lot also and is something my whole family is proud to be a part of.

As I have been on this journey, I have met a lot of great people who have made a a better person, Shelby for the most part. Without him, who knows where I would be today OR who I would be. Thanks bud.