Graduation Blues!

Hello Family and Friends,

Well, we thought graduation was going to be a huge relief. No more classes, tests, or presentations. You would think that graduation would alleviate stress. However, that is the complete opposite. Things are going crazy around this time. We didn't realized how expensive graduation could get. You have to purchase the gown, the cap, and the tassel among other things. Thank goodness Britt knows how to budget for the unexpected. You can definitely tell he is a finance major. I'm grateful everyday that he knows what he is doing because sometimes I don't know what I would do without him. I'm also grateful to K-State too because they know how to add on additional stress. About a week ago, I was going through my mail and I realized a letter from K-State. I was thinking it was going to be something about graduation or something congratulating me on my completion of my degree. Nope, I was wrong. It was a summary of my loans.


How thoughtful of them to send me that letter about two months before graduation. Couldn't they wait until after graduation? Honestly! Let's not add on more stress.

So besides graduation expenses and loans, there are many other things stressing me out. Looking for a job in this economy is stressful. No one is really hiring. There are a few jobs that I've applied for however I haven't had too many responses. How does K-State expect me to pay my loans if I can't get a job? So...that is stressful. We also have to decide where we are going to be living for the next 10 years. I'll most likely get a job in Wichita and Britt has a job opening in Wichita coming up soon. But, what if I don't get a job down there? I've applied for a job with Kansas State University which would mean that Britt and I would be living apart and that isn't what we were wanting. We also have to think about where we are going to move my stuff when I do finish up this semester at K-State. Another thing I have to worry about it whether I'll get the grades I want this semester. The grades are looking good as of right now however anything can change.

There are a few things that are going to help alleviate stress. We get the opportunity to move my older sister in Omaha, NE. It will be time consuming however it will be a blast! I can't wait! Also, our friends are getting married the last weekend in May. We also are in the wedding which makes it a little stressful however it should relieve more stress than it creates.

So right now I'm a little overwhelmed however Britt is doing an amazing job of keeping me calmed down. That is just another reason why I appreciate him so much. I need to be calm so my chronic mono doesn't come back. However, everything is going well and I'm excited for graduation to be over.

Love,
Britt and Liz