Walking

No not walking down the street, but walking to accept my diploma. I heard the other day that a bachelor's degree is nothing anymore and I need to go for my master's. Maybe I do need to go for my master's but I beg to differ that a bachelor's is nothing. That BSN that I earned took commitment and hard work. It meant putting things aside, getting up at 5 AM every day and working at the computer until I had to go to work and then going back to the computer when I got home. It meant passing up girls' nite outs with my friends because I had an assignment due, schlepping a computer everywhere, and putting my life on hold for over 2 years. To me, the work and commitment was something big. I am proud of what I achieved. As the first in my family to do it, I am very proud. I just wish I had done it sooner.
So I am going to celebrate my achievement. I am walking in Orlando in September and my sisters and other family members and friends are coming to celebrate with me. I am so proud that they think enough of me to come as far as they are coming to join me. Their presence is a great gift.
So, to anyone who thinks a BSN is nothing, you are so wrong. It means a person is willing to commit, to work, and to do more than they need to do to get by....And that says a lot.