Graduation time

wow, a year has gone by. I have to get deep now, haha sorry!

I remember when I stepped on the plane on my way to The States. I had said goodbye to my dearest friends and family. They had been my security bubble for seventeen years, and now it was about to break. I'm not sure if I was ever ready to enter the States alone like I did, but I have never regreted my decision on going. I'm not saying that it has been wonderful or absolutely great all the time cause that would be a lie. It has been ups and downs, but the result of that has made me realize who I am, and what I am able to do myself. But I have also realized that it dosen't matter where you are, it's the people around you who truly loves you and care about you that make you feel happiness in the end. By going to Kansas I feel like I have satisfied my curiosity for now, but I'm also anxious to see and experience more. But what I really want right now is to go home and see my family and friends :) It's nice to depend on yourself for a while, but you can never compare that to having people around you who supports and listens to your thoughts.

I am thankful to everyone who has been there for me throughout the year; hostfamily, family and friends. I owe you big time. But I have to say that I am mostly proud of myself, I did something that I thought I could not do, which has suprised me in a good way :)

Here's pictures from my Graduation yesterday, an emotional but gorgeous evening!

before

and after, haha I felt so American for some reason

I also felt really silly with that hat on

Haha she is so cute

click on the pictures to enlarge by the way, right now I look like a little ant in the crowd

haha can you see me? getting ready to sing the national anthem. Haha for one second I thought about singing the one from Borat but I changed my mind, unfortunately.

haha very proud

Family Bass plus Lauren's friend, abby :)

We went to the Cheesecake factory and ate dinner afterwards. Here I am receiving my graduation gift from mom :)

The three sisters!!

So I'll be seeing you in 12 days!

By the way, I'll be posting pictures from vegas next week, isnt that exciting????? I can't believe that I am going, my mom is awesome who's taking me there! :)

I love you guys,

Mariell.