I GoT a MasTeR'S DeGReE!

This past Sunday was the big day. I officially walked across the stage and received my 'diploma'. Of course, it wasn't an actual diploma; instead there was a piece of paper from Chancellor Hinshaw congratulating us. Not very exciting considering I worked my behind off for 2 years but it works for now. The official documentation arrives in several weeks, like 10.

The ceremony was okay. It felt very, very long. Those who received certificates walked first, followed by us Master's students, law degrees, medical degrees, then the big kahunas - PhD students. Hearing the medical degrees was pretty interesting but having to sit through the reading of dissertation's by the doctoral students was a HUGE snore. Granted they worked very hard and deserve the moment, I had no clue what any of the studies were with the exception of one and that was only because I had a class with him.

Anyway I thought I would leave you with a few of the photos from my big day. You can click on any of them for a bigger view. The first photo above was of my dress when I was getting ready. I just loved the color.

Can you spot me? It's like playing Where's Waldo

I'm not trying to turn ya'll on to the bald guy. Instead, take a look at the different colors on all the graduates. Mine were black, white, and green.

Shaka with all my beautiful leis and my slippahs.

My partner in crime...I mean the title sponsor of my research.

My diploma, cap and tassel and all my leis. I got photoshop so I have been playing.

Thanks so stopping by and sharing in my moment. We didn't have graduation dinner last night because I wanted to make it home in time to watch the season finales of Extreme Home Makeover and Desperate Housewives. How sad is that??? Anyway, tonight we are headed to Cheeseburger in Paradise for a little celebratory indulging.

WOO-HOO

IT'S OVAH!

I'M FINISHED!

GOODBYE HOMEWORK, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS!

HELLO REST AND RELAXATION!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE :)

I got to see...

the LION KING ON BROADWAY! It was such a magical experience. I love that movie; it was always one of my favorites. To see it recreated on stage was just amazing. The effects thay had were awesome. At some points in the show I just starred in awe at what was happening with the lights and special effects. It is truely a show to see and well worth the money.

My best advice...sit in the balcony! There is so much going on it will most likely be hard to take it all in from the floor.

I was supposed to have a fundraiser tomorrow but it got cancelled. I can't say that I am upset because it was like pulling teeth to get people to volunteer. That's okay though, it is OVAH!

Speaking of OVAH I had my midterm on Tuesday night. I was so anxious about it and that is so not me! I summed it up to my lack of test-taking skills. After all, I haven't taken a test in years! My supreme lack of abilities though wasn't a damper on my final answers...at least I hope not anyway! I actaully feel okay about the exam. My one problem, the questions seem extremely open-ended so I could have spent the entire 2 and a 1/2 hours scribing a book about the problems and possible solutions of the Digital Divide. I suppose we will see what happens.

I have no major plans for this weekend except for a yummy sale at Ben Franklin this weekend! Very exciting, I plan on doing a lot of shopping for Christmas. I have vowed to create most of my gifts this year. As a matter of fact I have the cutest Halloween goodie bags planned for my co-workers and a few for friends. If Brian is good I might make a few for his co-workers. After all, everyone needs to have a SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN don't they?

I registered for thesis!!!

After a grueling long week I finally registered for thesis credits. Things are officially on there way! I had my first committee meeting today and they drilled me but overall they seemed okay with everything. Hopefully everything will go according to plan and I will get out of school soon!

Next, to find a job. I had an interview today with External Affairs at Shidler Business School. It seems like the perfect job for me. Hope everything works out okay. We will know by the end of the week :)

Summer In Review

It has definitely been a while since I last posted. My summer has officially come to an end. My first week of classes are over and I still wish it was summer!

My last day with Hawaiian Electric was last Thursday. I spent two or so months with HECO and I guess you guys are saying, Well she must have learned something then, right? Well, you are correct. I did learn something, I learned a lot actually. I was able to take part in lots of great communication/public relations activities that taught me a lot. I feel like I gained a wealth of information over those months that will help me along my life journey to find my perfect career. The people that I was able to work with and get to know are terrific. I will not name them by name but if they ever come across this posting they will learn that I very much appreciated the time I was able to spend with them. They are a force to be reckoned with :) This internship wasn't one of those mundane, let me get your coffee type of experiences. It was actually something that I did not mind getting myself up for in the morning when I could have easily slept in and laid on the beach (not that I didn't do that anyway). It was a great summer.

But, just like all good things, it had to come to an end. Classes began this week. I only have two (thank goodness) but I also have thesis credits that I have to work on. With that said, I can honestly say this was the most stressful week before classes ever. There is a lot of paperwork that must happen before you can register for thesis and it is very time consuming and stressful. On top of that you have to coordinate with three faculty that all have their own schedules to manage. Not your peaches in a basket scenario. After running around all day today, I managed to register for my thesis credits and everything is now set in motion. I just hope I can keep up with such a task! I am excited about my committee. I have come to know two of the three fairly well during the last year and the other I just met. However, she comes well-qualified from what I hear and I am excited about getting to work with a new face.

As for my classes, I am enrolled in Telecom Architectures. What that is exactly, I don't know. It seems though, that I will find out fairly soon. From the first day of classes it sounds interesting enough and it is something that is new, therefor it is exciting. The other class is Organizational Communication. Not to sure about this class yet. The syllabus sounds like it might be pretty interesting but I don't really know enough just yet to make up my mind. I guess we will see how this one goes.

I think it is going to be a good semester...definitely better than last. I am looking forward to getting finished with it though, and it is only the beginning. But hey, I am a student :)