Sunday -- sunny day with very little wind and temperature in the mid-teens Celsius. A friend called and we went for a short walk. The fatigue still interferes with my desire to go for a longer walk. I found that chatting with my friend as we walked and then had a cup of tea, brought a more positive outlook. I felt better emotionally. The physical healing process takes a lot out of one.
The weather today was perfect for the convocation ceremonies held on campus today. The academic gowns would be a perfect coat for the day. Walking across campus in the rain or winter convocation means carrying one's regalia and then leaving coats in a cloakroom somewhere. On a day like today, the robes can be put on and be the outer wear for the trip across campus and back. I miss going, but I don't know any of the students anymore, so haven't gone since the first one after I retired. Helping to get the student lined up was always a challenge, but a fun one. The air was filled with excitement as students realized the journey was nearly complete. They wished each other well, often knowing they'd not see each other for some time after the ceremonies. It makes me think back over my three convocations -- each unique in its own right. Two were fully indoors with lineups taking place behind the curtains of a major auditorium -- so much quieter than the lining up in the gyms I assisted with here. The other convocation for me involved lining up outdoors on a searingly hot day. Thank goodness there was no rain that day. It would have been impossible to get from the staging area to the gym area without getting soaked.
Thinking of the new graduates and my personal experiences brought to mind some songs. It was difficult to choose one, but I did make a decision (not my strong suit <smile>). The lyrics for this one deal with the excitement and the trepidation that comes with this step forward. And I do like the name of the artist, me being a nutrition professional and all <grin>. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Graduation (Friends Forever) -- Vitamin C
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