It's So Close!

So, in not too long, it is going to be Graduation weekend. That's right -- only like three weeks left! I am so excited, I can't even wait. But there is more than one reason why that weekend is going to be magnificent. Here -- let me explain.

First off, of course, is the joy of being done with college. Is there any better feeling? I mean, after the endless hours spent on campus for the past year and three months, I really feel like I accomplished something. And while I am not pumped to sit through the ceremony, I am pumped to be able to say I am a DePaul Alum! That will be awesome!

Another reason? Well, post Graduation, we are all going out for dinner. Sure, it sounds run of the mill, but chances are you have never experienced a dinner with the Heing clan. Ben's folks are coming up too (I think), so it'll be one big table. We Heing's manage to turn any family dinner into at least a couple hours of laughing, joking, and generally bizarre behavior, and I'm sure that the post-Grad euphoria will only make it all that much more enjoyable! Still not sure where we are eating, which I really need to decide, but I kinda want to find somewhere with outdoor seating. That way we can be as giggly as we want and not disturb fellow diners.

There's more! That Saturday (the day before Graduation) Andy and Katie are coming up to the city! They are riding up in the morning, spending the day and night galavanting with Ben and I, and then heading to a game at Wrigley the next day. I'm pumped they are coming up; we four don't get much time all together, so I'm really looking forward to a day spent lolling around the city. Apparently Andy has never been to the Lincoln Park Conservatory, so I'm thrilled to introduce him to that! It's right up his alley.

AND THAT'S NOT ALL! While the thrill of seeing Ben is enough in and of itself, it also happens to be his birthday in a few weeks. He won't be here for his proper birthday, but I have every intention of using my fiance authority in declaring the weekend he is in town as a re-do birthday. The only problem is we don't have a whole lot of time to ourselves, so I will have to plan around everything to fit in some birthday adventures. I don't want to say too much, cause I know he gets on here sometimes, but I have a few ideas I'm kicking around.

So, as you can see, Graduation weekend is pretty much going to be the best culmination of my college career I could possibly ask for! Now, the only hard part will be making it through the next three weeks. . .