Living In The Now
Saturday, 31. May 2008, 23:07:21
Living in the now.
Today is what it is and tomorrow has enough worries of its own. Just for this afternoon I will rest and have peace. The twins both graduated this morning. Family and friends gathered to celebrate with them. After the Ceremony we all went to a wonderful Italian Restaurant and enjoyed a delicious meal. There was only one glitch in the joy of the day when my mother criticized the dress my daughter was wearing. For the first time ever in my life I stood up to her. I said, “You will NOT criticize her on her Graduation Day.” Then I looped my arm through Jenny’s and led her away before she could reply. Our departure was just the right touch until somebody chased us down and told us we were going the wrong way! Hahaha. My perfect comeback and huffy departure were totally ruined and Jenny and I giggled all the way back. Mother chalked my bad humor up to the exhaustion and never apologized. But, she is what she is. She’s not going to change at 80!. I hugged her goodbye when we got home an hour later and it was dropped for today. I can live in the now.
My twins are celebrating with friends. There’s a lot to celebrate. Jeffrey struggled with school since the 2nd grade. He never gave up trying. We did not know until yesterday that he had really made it and would be walking the aisle to receive his diploma. I’m so relieved and I’m proud of him. He looked terrific in his slacks, white shirt and tie. He planned to take them back and return them tonight to get his money back. ($115.00). But he looked so good that the aunts and grandma and cousins all convinced him to keep the clothes. He can use it for his graduation from the Certification he wants to earn from Lamar Institute of Technology.
Jenny, as some already know, graduated Magna Cum Laude and has been accepted to Stephen F Austin University's Theatre Program. She received enough in Scholarships to pay for the whole first year $17,000. Pretty darn good for a small town. I'm awed by her drive and her competitive spirit. She has always been self-motivated and determined to succeed. She overcame the obstacle of losing a beloved uncle, a favorite Drama mentor, a best friend, and two other friends over the course of a year. A Major Depressive Episode almost sidelined her plans, but God is Good and I can live in the now.
There must have been thousands of friends and family that made the hour long drive to get to the Auditorium that we had to used in another city. It was like half the city of Livingston uprooted itself and descended on Lufkin. After the Ceremony the whole kit and caboodle started hunting for restaurants to celebrate with family. Every restaurant was full to the brim. We accidentally stumbled onto a new, undiscovered restaurant that had excellent Italian food cooked from scratch by real Italians. There were beautiful murals on all the walls and the decor was authentic.
Jason is still with me. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep him. But, he’s broke and jobless and, Oh, well, That’s for tomorrow. Today I’ll just revel in the Graduation and rest and recuperate from the long walks in the heat.
Today is what it is and tomorrow has enough worries of its own. Just for this afternoon I will rest and have peace. The twins both graduated this morning. Family and friends gathered to celebrate with them. After the Ceremony we all went to a wonderful Italian Restaurant and enjoyed a delicious meal. There was only one glitch in the joy of the day when my mother criticized the dress my daughter was wearing. For the first time ever in my life I stood up to her. I said, “You will NOT criticize her on her Graduation Day.” Then I looped my arm through Jenny’s and led her away before she could reply. Our departure was just the right touch until somebody chased us down and told us we were going the wrong way! Hahaha. My perfect comeback and huffy departure were totally ruined and Jenny and I giggled all the way back. Mother chalked my bad humor up to the exhaustion and never apologized. But, she is what she is. She’s not going to change at 80!. I hugged her goodbye when we got home an hour later and it was dropped for today. I can live in the now.
My twins are celebrating with friends. There’s a lot to celebrate. Jeffrey struggled with school since the 2nd grade. He never gave up trying. We did not know until yesterday that he had really made it and would be walking the aisle to receive his diploma. I’m so relieved and I’m proud of him. He looked terrific in his slacks, white shirt and tie. He planned to take them back and return them tonight to get his money back. ($115.00). But he looked so good that the aunts and grandma and cousins all convinced him to keep the clothes. He can use it for his graduation from the Certification he wants to earn from Lamar Institute of Technology.
Jenny, as some already know, graduated Magna Cum Laude and has been accepted to Stephen F Austin University's Theatre Program. She received enough in Scholarships to pay for the whole first year $17,000. Pretty darn good for a small town. I'm awed by her drive and her competitive spirit. She has always been self-motivated and determined to succeed. She overcame the obstacle of losing a beloved uncle, a favorite Drama mentor, a best friend, and two other friends over the course of a year. A Major Depressive Episode almost sidelined her plans, but God is Good and I can live in the now.
There must have been thousands of friends and family that made the hour long drive to get to the Auditorium that we had to used in another city. It was like half the city of Livingston uprooted itself and descended on Lufkin. After the Ceremony the whole kit and caboodle started hunting for restaurants to celebrate with family. Every restaurant was full to the brim. We accidentally stumbled onto a new, undiscovered restaurant that had excellent Italian food cooked from scratch by real Italians. There were beautiful murals on all the walls and the decor was authentic.
Jason is still with me. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep him. But, he’s broke and jobless and, Oh, well, That’s for tomorrow. Today I’ll just revel in the Graduation and rest and recuperate from the long walks in the heat.
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