I never went to my graduation,
Nu said I should be grateful for small mercies as they can be all anticipation for little reward.
But I wanted to wear my cap and gown in the colours of Bangor University and stand with my fellow graduates ( above) with some pride and hubris.
Im happy to say that my rented cap and Gown should be delivered next week and I shall be wearing it around the cottage like a house coat.
I’m shallow and needy enough to enjoy the photographs like a toddler with a pink balloon
I’m sorry my mother and father never got to see such a photo.
The child in me still needs that validation….
Maybe you should splash out on a professional photo? It's a huge achievement and should be celebrated. The idea of you swishing round the cottage in your gown made me laugh. Just don't eat or drink anything anywhere near it. You don't want a cleaning bill! I know it's not the same as the pride your parents would have for you, but there are so many of us out here who are immensely proud and in awe of you. xx
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DeleteWhat a good idea HH has brought up! A professional photo, not of poster size unless that's what floats your boat, and something you can look at with pride at your wonderful accomplishment! I'm only old enough to be your older sister, but I'm immensely proud of you.
ReplyDeleteYes, the word picture of you planning to parade around the cottage in the cap and gown brought today's first smile and laugh as did the reminder not to dribble any foodstuffs on the gown. We're a wild and crazy bunch of friends, eh?!
Hugs!
I’d be too embarrassed to sort out a professional one
DeleteYou have achieved your goal brilliantly. You are impressive with or without parental acknowledgement.
ReplyDeleteHave fun swishing around in your cap and gown.
How about following that with a few celebratory drinks with your besties making a bit of a graduation bash?
We aim to meet up before Christmas
DeleteYes, a proper photo of you begowned and capped would be a great way to celebrate your achievement. If you do get someone to oblige, please share it with us x
ReplyDeleteWill do xx
DeleteYou should be proud and there's nothing wrong with that. You worked hard and deserve a photo with you in a graduation gown.
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DeleteJust do it! And enjoy your special moment!
ReplyDeleteI bloody will
DeleteGood for you!
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DeleteI’m envisioning a graduation recognition ceremony in the village hall for anyone who wants to come “walk” as they say here indicating parading across the stage and being handed a rolled up paper tied with ribbon. Maybe as part of the Christmas variety show? Someone could read the Dr Seuss poem that is popping at graduations here.
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lol perhaps 👨🏼🎓👨🏼🎓
DeleteYou worked hard and made a lot of sacrifices to become a professional counsellor. You deserve to wear the cap and gown. You earned it. Enjoy every minute of wearing the regalia and get nice photos taken. I hope you'll post at least one for us to see!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding ,
DeleteIt has become a bit of a farce, anyway. The down and picture are the best parts. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can fanny arse with my cap and gown at home
DeleteI don't understand why you feel it is shallow and needy to be proud of an accomplishment? To quote my father - "that is ass backward". Life can be hard enough so I say celebrate all that we can. Your diploma is one that I would be proud to say I have. And I would love to see a picture or ten - as I'm sure all of us would. XO
ReplyDeleteNo, I am shallow enough to enjoy the trappings of the accomplishment xxx
DeleteLlongyfarchiadau! Congratulations you should celebrate with at least a picture! I only have a family photo of when I got my degree but I feel it is important. I also gained my degree whilst working full time & with a young family and feel , at least to me, it is worth even more than that of someone who just enjoyed student years & then started working. Don’t knock yourself it was worth all your hard work! Do get the photo 🤞best wishes Anna Meirionnydd
ReplyDeletenoswaith dda, diolch am eich geiriau caredig Xxx
DeleteCongrats, John!
ReplyDeleteIt makes a good Halloween costume in years to come. ;)
lol really?
DeleteThe girl in the middle is a real dish , say she’s a dyke?
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She’s not 🥲
DeleteYou worked hard and earned every bit of it so you deserve some sort of milestone recognition. However, unless Bun, Weaver, Mary, and Roger witness it, it did not happen. So, swan about the cottage in your cap and gown, being mindful of spills and dribbles, and send a photo of the requisite witnesses.
ReplyDeleteWill Jay
Where are the pictures of you in the cap and gown. You must have some taken and permanently post to the sidebar here please.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, we want pictures!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes a picture please. Kathy.
ReplyDeleteEven if you didn't attend the actual ceremony, happy graduation!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree - the proper photograph is IMPORTANT, and richly deserved, as the culmination of all that hard work. We're all very impressed, and proud of you, and we want to see the photos, as we would've wanted to see the ceremony if you''d been at it. And swishing around in the gown has a very special feeling to it. But, do et out a coat hanger before you unpack the gown, I fear what naughty Weaver might do to it if she got the chance! It doesn't bear thinking about!
ReplyDeleteI didn't go to my graduation either, so no photo on my mantlepiece. I have one of my oldest son in Oxford, but my two other children both have various degrees, but no photos. They're all doing well which the important bit.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine you swanning about wearing cap and gown covered in cat hair. Those filmy fabricsare magnets for the stuff. Good thing you have black cats. Congratulations once again. You achieved an ambition and an important step in your financial future. Swan away.
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I never attended my graduation either. I have no regrets at all, basically,I don't like a fuss. I enjoyed studying and got a lot out of doing my degree, for me, it was about me, and that was enough.Carole R.
ReplyDeleteThe cats will absolutely love your cap and gown!!! They may try to climb up! Carol in Atlanta❤️
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