My old college graduated a new class today, the class of 2012. I suppose for these new graduates, the school is also now their "old college." Funny how that works, but much luck to them all.
Today's graduation means it's been a year since my own, more or less. The interveneing year has proved quite a journey, full of adventures both fascinating and terrifying. In some ways, it's hard to believe a full year has gone by, while in others it's hard to believe a full decade hasn't. How is it possible for time to move so quickly yet so slowly as well?
I've learned a lot in the last year, and with any luck I'll learn a little more in the year to come. Schooling, it seems, doesn't end with school, and learning becomes a bit more diverse, self-directed, and hands-on than before. It's not always clear who the teacher is, or which answer is "right" in a given circumstance, but there are usually ample opportunities for engagment (even when you don't want them).
Taking a little time to think about these things can be helpful, but everyone seems to have their own way of doing it. Mine is writing, among others, which I discovered after graduation. Maybe you have one too.
At any rate, congratulations to all the various classes of 2012.
Happy Friday, friends :)
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