So I graduated from college on Saturday...

and it was somethin else...

I had been writin for a while about how I was gonna make an entry about life, my future, and my upcoming graduation, but I never got around to it and I think a big reason why was because I didn't want to really sit down and think about it.

Sure you plan for the future, but for (I think) some college grads you don't really wanna face the music, shit I dont. These last 4 years of college I can honestly say were the best 4 years of my life, thus far. Made mad friends, created countless memories, and had experiences I wouldn't trade for the world.

It was just yesterday I was at orientation my freshman year, I swear. I remember bein a quiet kid who had 1 friend there (my homegirl Erina, from highschool, who went to St. John's with me) and who felt like I had no business bein at college, that I wasn't gonna finish my 4 years there. I know having even 1 friend before school even starts is a luxury some people who attend college aren't afforded, but still, shit was difficult. Fast forward to graduation day, where Im finishin with a a minor to go along with my major, and 3.2 gpa and Im giving out hugs, handshakes, daps and congratulations to more people than I can remember. Shit is crazy.

What am I gonna do now? Well, find a job. A couple of my peoples are going to grad school, and God Bless them. That IS the smartest thing to do right now, considering the economy, but I just dont think its for me. I dont know if I could pull it off. Maybe, maybe in a couple years. I wanna see where my head is at, and if I find a company thats willin to pay for me to go back, then I might.

In the meantime, Im applying, sending out resumes, and emailing like its going out of style. My degree is in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration, so ideally, I'd love to land a job in the sports field. That's my preference but we'll see what happens. I interned at the Garden with the Knicks and Rangers my junior year, and that was a great experience, I'd love to do something like that but who wouldn't? I'll keep ya updated if any major developments come up.

Oh and I just wanna tell yall that between me and you, I almost, almost cried on Saturday. When they called my name and I went up on stage to grab the diploma, and at the end when they said the closing prayer, ya boy got teary eyed, Im man enough to admit it. Im sad to close book on the chapter that was the last 4 years in my life, but Im proud of me and my crew for taking advantage of it like we did. I would do it all again in a heartbeat if I could, and to be able to say that means it was time well spent...

Enjoy the pics...