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Monday, May 10, 2010

M.S.W.

IT'S OFFICIAL. I can now add those three initials to my name. What a weekend it has been! I received my degree during a three-hour ceremony that included a commencement speech by the Honorable Clarence Thomas. After the prelude, procession, invocation, address, and presentation of awards and candidates, we were conferred our Masters' degrees.

Once we exited via Recessional, my husband whisked me home where 30 or more of my dearest friends awaited. We celebrated for a good five hours and then went on to a dear friend's home for yet another celebration.

As the weekend comes to an end, I am counting my blessings and praising my Higher Power for all the gifts that this graduate school adventure has included.

~Ms. T. J.
M.S.W.

10 comments:

  1. Oh Congrata!!!! I am so excited for you!!!  :-D

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  2. THAT IS SO AWESOME!  I'm proud of you, TJ, and wish you all the best in this new phase of your life as a new MSW!

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  3. Linda-
    You have been such an important person in my journey.  Thank you for all of your support.
    ~Ms. T. J.

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  4. Well done TJ. I am thrilled for you (it's such fun adding those initials). Hope you have recovered from the celebrations and are able to have a bit of a break before you start your new job!

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  5. Congratulations, T.J. MSW! Now you should write a book about your experiences!

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  6. Congratulations! That is so wonderful!

    Thank you for being such an inspiration!

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  7. Indeed!
    ~Ms. T. J., MSW 8-)

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  8. Ha! Betsy, I may just do that!
    Ms. T. J.

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  9. And how long will it before the grin leaves your real face (a year later and I still giggle when I write MSW). Love the cool shades ;)

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