End of an era

So this is it.

In the next 16 hours I will officially be a (double) degree holder.

I don't really know how to feel about it.

On the one hand its certainly a major milestone and something worth celebrating. In fact, both my parents are here in Sydney to watch their son walk proudly up to the stage, give whoever is up there a firm handshake and smile through his teeth as they take pictures of him recieving his paper qualifications.

On the other hand, it really doesn't change anything considering that:

A) The ceremony is several months overdue and;
B) It doesn't improve my odds of landing a proper job seeing as to how I already have my certificate of course completion.

And then there's the reality that i'm no longer a student. Essentially the life i've known up to this point is coming to an end and now I have to grow up and join the big leagues. I guess its got to happen some time.

As usual i'm overanalyzing the situation. My family and Naomi are right. Sometimes you just have to shut up and let yourself get caught up in the moment and celebrate.

I remember how I felt every time I heard that one of my friends have graduated before I did. I know its not a race but when people 2 to 3 years younger than me are already earning a living, I have to admit that I felt a certain amount of envy.

This playing field is still not exactly level.

But at least now I can catch up.