Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end..

Here I am, sitting on my aunt Jayne's couch, done with 10 months of challenging, eye-opening and interesting months. I take a sign of relief, knowing that it is time for me to move on to the next thing. This year has been an emotionally taxing roller coaster and I am proud that I made it through.

Our graduation was long and sappy, full of metaphors and reflections about the work that we have done over the last year. There were some great things said by our speakers and some very emotional moments as well. It was great to have my family (mom, dad, juliette, grampa, aunt jayne and jackie and cousin maria) there to support me and represent the elser clan!

Thank you to everyone who supported me this year and helped me get through this challenging experience, especially JILISA RAWDING who has been there through it all!

Here are some pictures from the last week or so.