Pray for me!

SoLikeCandy · Post by **SoLikeCandy** » Mon May 02, 2005 12:15 pm

I am less than a week from graduating with a bachelor's in English literature. It's taken me 7 years to earn it, and I've worked full time almost the entire time. I've managed to do it all on my own (with the help from fabulous friends and family). I haven't been on the board in a while, and that's why--school is kicking my everloving ass. I can't wait to come back to you guys!

(Gifts are welcome and encouraged)

invisible Pole · Post by **invisible Pole** » Mon May 02, 2005 12:27 pm

I'm sure you'll do fine, SLC. Crossing my fingers for you !

Gillibeanz · Post by **Gillibeanz** » Mon May 02, 2005 12:29 pm

I admire your determination and staying power Candy. Wishing you all the luck in the world!

oily slick · Post by **oily slick** » Mon May 02, 2005 12:37 pm

Serious congratulations to you!

bobster · Post by **bobster** » Mon May 02, 2005 12:45 pm

Congratulations to someone who really EARNED their degree. And who may have actually gotten to page 60 of "Dahlgren"....

mood swung · Post by **mood swung** » Mon May 02, 2005 1:03 pm

way to go, SLC!!!!!

pophead2k · Post by **pophead2k** » Mon May 02, 2005 2:32 pm

As someone about to embark on the Master's length of the race, I send you kudos, congrats, much love, and a bunch of attagirls.

SoLikeCandy · Post by **SoLikeCandy** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:00 pm

You spoil me, y'all do.

Funny you should mention Samuel Delany, Bobster--I presented a paper on him and James Baldwin a few weeks ago at a symposium. I haven't tackled "Dhalgren" yet, but I'll finish it if it's the last thing I do. I've read "Trouble on Triton" and "Aye, and Gomorrah", but I've heard "Dhalgren" is...eh...challenging. Wish me luck, bruh.

Mr. Average · Post by **Mr. Average** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:27 pm

Huge accomplishment. Congratulations. The picture to the left is Miles during Finals week. If that helps any...

And you can count on prayers from this JesusLand conservative. They WILL help...

"Ask, and you shall receive..."

bobster · Post by **bobster** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:41 pm

Well, SLC, it doesn't exactly make me a psychic since you posted about it!

SoLikeCandy · Post by **SoLikeCandy** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:47 pm

See, this is what would be an example of my mind slipping...I earn a degree an get stupider...yeesh.

Post by **spooky girlfriend** » Mon May 02, 2005 4:04 pm

You go, girl! You've worked your ass off for this.

You ARE going to participate in the graduation ceremony, aren't you? Strutting your stuff is the least you should get for all that hard work.

Tim(e) · Post by **Tim(e)** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:56 pm

Well done SLC!!

cosmos · Post by **cosmos** » Tue May 03, 2005 6:03 pm

You go, girl!

El Vez · Post by **El Vez** » Tue May 03, 2005 6:22 pm

Q: How can you tell which degree is SoLikeCandy's?
A: It's the one that says Bad Motherfucker on it.

Congrats, SLC!

Mr. Average · Post by **Mr. Average** » Tue May 03, 2005 10:48 pm

El Vez, the board can always count on you for an oblique sense of humour, but I must say that this post made my day. You have a dark gift, sir.

The Jules Winnfield, Vincent Vega exchange that precedes that line from Pulp Fiction remains one of my favorite dialogues in film.

Post by **DrSpooky** » Wed May 04, 2005 7:02 am

Congratulations SLC. Spooky and I know from experience how tough it is to go to school part-time. It is quite an accomplishment.

When and where is the party?

Elvez.. I believe it would be Summa cum matris fucker

bambooneedle · Post by **bambooneedle** » Wed May 04, 2005 7:13 am

Congratulations for sticking it out for so long.

SoLikeCandy · Post by **SoLikeCandy** » Wed May 04, 2005 10:44 am

I just turned in my very last undergrad assignment EVER. Oh, happiness!

I am indeed walking in the ceremony: after working for this damn degree for so long, damn SKIPPY I'm participating in the ceremony! My boyfriend and a very good friend of mine are also graduating, and the plan is to see which of us can drink the most and get through the ceremony the next morning without falling asleep or hurling.

My parents are having an open house next weekend in my hometown--this weekend is for various faculty and student end of the semester and graduation parties. Starting tomorrow night, I will be hungover for the next two weeks.

Thanks for your congrats--it means a lot. I've been SO tired lately...reading everyone's comments (especially ElVez--I am totally writing "BMF" on my cap in puffy paint) makes me smile.

Post by **DrSpooky** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:44 pm

Right on!! Presenting at a symposium is great. I hope you enjoyed doing it and the audience enjoyed it as well. People can tell when you know your stuff and when you love it so much it just pours out.

As Spooky can attest, I get very fired up before doing presentations like that.

SweetPear · Post by **SweetPear** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:46 pm

It's a beautiful thing, isn't it? Congratulations to you!!

laughingcrow · Post by **laughingcrow** » Thu May 05, 2005 8:01 am

Congrats SLC....did you do that 'throw the mortar board in the air' thing?

RedShoes · Post by **RedShoes** » Thu May 05, 2005 8:55 am

Congrats, SLC!!! Feels good to have a degree to hang on the wall, doesn't it?