UGA Alumni...

Ok, Everyone! It's finally here....The BIG graduation post!

First of all, let me just say that I would like to post about 6 or 7 more pictures and movies, but a) I don't want to bore you all to death and b) this stupid computer is too slow and I can't deal with it.

So...here we go...

A special thanks to my sweet friends and family for all their love and support!

I had quite the cheering section:

The Garvin/LaQuaglia Family (Ken, Patty, Barbara, and Laura)

My Aunt Melissa

My Nephew Caleb

And (of course) my proud Parents

Not everyone is pictured because I just couldn't handle the slowness, but you know who you are and THANKS!!

The ceremony began with the graduates walking from the stands to the field. It took about 30 minutes for us all to walk down. And my cheering section said they actually saw me walk in (which is pretty amazing given the amount of people graduating).

Once we were all seated, President Adams spoke and introduced everyone that was going to speak. Two main things to note:

1. Alton Brown was our keynote speaker. He is a UGA alumni and is the host of Good Eats on the Food Network. Pretty Cool!

2. Notice the large medallion Dr. Adams is wearing. The guy sitting next to me yelled out really loud "COOL MEDALLION!" It got a pretty big laugh in our area.

And this graduation ceremony was very special for another reason. It seems that this year (2010) is 225th anniversary of the charter of the school. (1785 - 2010 Yes, that makes UGA the oldest public chartered university in the nation!) So, as a celebration, they did something they don't normally do. First, they had part of the band playing live (which they don't normally do, apparently) AND...they had a big fireworks finale! It was very special to be a part of such an important ceremony not only because I finally graduated from college, but because it was such a special time for the university. And I am so proud to be a DAWG!!

Thanks, again, to everyone for your love and support. Some of you could not make it, but I know you are just as proud of me anyway!

I love you guys!!

What had happened was....

Ok - yet again I have failed you all!

And for that I am sorry.

Please understand that I did TRY to post on graduation, but apparently my laptop went on vacation without telling me, and as a result, we are not currently speaking to each other.

It's having some issues with photo uploading and connectivity. So I AM working on it. That I can give you my word on.

I am going to take a little break this weekend and spend some time with an old and some new friends, then I will a) be rejuvenated to deal with my laptop and b) have something else to blog about (BONUS)!!

Thank you for your understanding!