I don't even know how to begin this post. All I can say is....holy moly I graduated from college today. I still can't wrap my head around it. Maybe it didn't actually happen and I will have to wake up and go to class again tomorrow. Oh wait, it DID happen and I won't have to go to class ever again. :-)
I will share more pictures next week but right now my family and I are still celebrating the day with some popcorn and a movie. This is how I like to party!!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of the support the past few years. Seriously. Thank you for every comment, tweet, email, and sweet note on Instagram, pushing me forward when I was getting overwhelmed with school. I truly believe this blog and this community are the reason I made it through all of the stress.
I started college as a scared, intimidated, self-concious girl who thought the world would be better off without her. I made it to the other side and I am thankful to be rid of those dark thoughts because I found not only a creative outlet, but a passion, through knitting and blogging. I found something that I could do, enjoy, and share with other wonderful creative people. This world brought out all of the parts of myself I thought people disliked or found strange and made me see that there is nothing wrong with who I am.
So, thank you for helping me realize that I could make it through college and be myself. :)
Congratulations Meredith! Graduating from university is such a big milestone, and totally worth all the hard work! Enjoy celebrating - you earned it!
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Congratulations on your graduation!
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Meredith,
ReplyDeleteYou are seriously the best!! I am so sad to know there was a time when you felt the world was better off without you but SO SO happy that you made it through that dark time - because you are amazing and its been so wonderful getting to know you and have you as a friend. Without any doubt at all - the world (my world AT THE VERY LEAST) is a much better place because you are in it to share your thoughts, your work and your overall wonderful self with us! You are such an inspiration to me and I am sure countless others. I hope you know that the world is your oyster and you have the wisdom, motivation and talent to create any reality you'd like for yourself. I hope you will continue to share your endeavors with us, I always enjoy reading about what you're up to! I am so excited to see what you do next! Happy graduation day, friend! You did it!!!
xo danielle
CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy this day and be proud of all the hard work you put in to get there! :)
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Love the gold glitter and the happy face. You deserve that happy, confident feeling!
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Baie geluk , Meredith! Ons sien uit daarna om jou fotos te sien, maar nou: geniet net eers die gevoel, geniet jou vakansie...London! Parys!
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Aw, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! More time to blog! :) We love you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm sure all of us are cheering on the inside and smiling for you! <3
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! :) You look so pretty when you smile!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! :D
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Congratulations! I'm so glad all that's out of the way for you now. I just started going back to school so I understand the stress :) I love this blog and can't wait to see what's coming next!
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ReplyDeleteYou must be a combination of relieved, exhausted and pleased as punch! Well done, you deserve all the accolades... But what's the next chapter?
ReplyDeleteAww... congratulations! It really is wonderful how much a) making things with you own hands and b) putting your own editorial spin on life through blogging can impact your sense of agency in the world. Here's to that - and to you for graduating!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Meredith! On getting through the academic stress and the emotional journey of finding and accepting your true self. Is there even anything else left to achieve?! :P
ReplyDeletesoooooo so so exciting dear. soak it all in. congrats! xoxo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! :)
ReplyDeleteWOOOO!!! GO YOU!!! So happy for you girl and so excited for this new adventure and time in your life!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :D Hope you had an awesome day! X
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Such a beautiful post, I'm glad the blogging/crafting community has helped you see what a wonderful person you are. Hope you have an awesome time celebrating, you deserve it :D xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Meredith! You truly made the most out of this very special time in your life, and your dedication to growing your confidence and making the world a lovelier place inspires me :-)
ReplyDeleteA huge congratulations Meredith, I remember my grad day and it also felt so unreal. the world is now your oyster! I'm also so pleased that you have no more self depricating thoughts, you are special, embrace it all xox
ReplyDeleteBig congratulations on your graduation!
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YeeHaw! Well done,Meredith and thank you for sharing this very important journey in your life with us!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so happy for you. :)
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Congratulatons!!! :D
ReplyDeleteive been reading your blog since the beggining and Ive enjoy seeing all your progress and personal growth. I think you re awesome, and Im really happy for you(: I wish you the best in all your journeys in life.
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I'm in tears over this - watching you grown and hearing how confident you are now... it's just inspiring. You are such a special soul. Congratulations on all that you have accomplished - both tangible and intangible. You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, and keep the faith on you, you're worth it! :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't that feel awesome to say you'll never have to go to class again??
ReplyDeleteYAHOOOOO! MEREDITH! CONGRATULATIONS on your huge accomplishment! You look SO HAPPY! WOOP WOOP! You are no longer a sheepish girl - you are an out-there, hands-in-the-air, balls-to-the-wall woman! I wish you luck in all your new, graduated adventures :) Keep up the amazing work.
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Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWell done you. Now go on and enjoy the rest of your life!
ReplyDeleteYour shoes/nail polish combination is FABULOUS! I hope you had a wonderful day. Congratulations!
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Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteA huge congrats to you, Meredith! You are an amazing, inspiring, truthful person, and your blog is always a source of encouragement to me! Oh, and those shoes? They're amazing. ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! :) You did it!! :) :) Be proud and happy and enjoy it! :) I remember how I felt after graduation a couple of years ago...
ReplyDeleteBTW, you lighten up my day with every single post you write! Thanks for the inspiration (I'm also a passionate knitter and crocheter since childhood). I LOVE your blog! :)
Love, Yoojin
You look so happy! Congratulations! I remember the feeling on my graduation day very well. I'm so happy for you, you did it!
ReplyDeleteyou are the cutest meredith! so happy for you! congratulations! =)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteCongratulation you are wonderful person and im glad you realaised it youself. You inspire me! I actually bougth your pink glittershoes after i saw it on your blog. Perfect for my wedding. Had sou much trouble finding shoes. But what is the name of your essie nailpolish?
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Nice stuff! Keep posting.
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